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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.

Students: Student Orientation Video

Are you headed to the U.S. Capitol on a school field trip? Watch the video below to find out what you can bring with you on your trip and what you should leave at home. Not only will you learn about prohibited items, U.S. Capitol Etiquette, but you will also get a sneak peek of what you will see on your U.S. Capitol trip!