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Lying in State of President George H. W. Bush


The public is invited to pay their respects to President George H. W. Bush from 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 3, to 7 a.m. Wednesday, December 5. Please enter through the Capitol Visitor Center.

On Monday, December 3, Tuesday, December 4, and Wednesday, December 5, the Capitol Visitor Center will be closed for normal operations, and all Capitol tours are cancelled.

If you have a tour reservation and would like to reschedule, please visit our website at www.visitthecapitol.gov or contact the Visitor Services Office at (202)226-8000.

On Thursday, December 6, the Capitol Visitor Center will reopen for normal operations 8:30 a.m.

Teachers: Student Orientation Video

Taking a group of students to the U.S. Capitol can be made easier by watching the video below. Learn about the prohibited items, etiquette, and the amazing things the students will get to see. If you need more information on specific exhibitions follow the links below and please be sure to share the orientation video with your students prior to arriving!