Tours and Tickets
The U.S. Capitol is currently closed to all tours, including tours led by our office. These guidelines are until further notice. Our office will be in contact with any constituents who had a tour scheduled and hope we can help to reschedule.
For your travel planning, below is a list of Washington, D.C. museums and their operating status:
The White House: Tours will resume on September 12, 2020, operating on Fridays and Saturdays only.
United States Capitol and House and Senate Office Buildings: All Buildings CLOSED to public and tours SUSPENDED until further notice.
Library of Congress: All buildings CLOSED to public and tours SUSPENDED until further notice.
White House (Call 202-456-7041 for updates): All tours SUSPENDED until further notice.
FBI Building: Building CLOSED to public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing: Building CLOSED to public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice.
Department of State: Building CLOSED to public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice.
Pentagon: Building CLOSED to public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice.
Smithsonian Musuems (list here): All buildings CLOSED to public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice.
National Zoo: CLOSED until further notice.
Holocaust Museum: Building CLOSED to public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice.
National Archives: Building CLOSED to public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice.
John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts: Building CLOSED to public and all performances SUSPENDED until further notice.
Arlington National Cemetary: CLOSED to public; OPEN to family pass holders only for visitation from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will conduct funerals as scheduled.
Museum of the Bible: CLOSED until further notice.
International Spy Museum: CLOSED until further notice.
National Arboretum: CLOSED until further notice.
The 2020 White House Christmas volunteer applications are now open:
Applicants interested in volunteering to decorate the White House or serving as a greeter at the holiday open houses may apply online HERE. The application will close on October 1, 2020. Please note each person must sign-up individually, as no group sign-ups will be accepted. Applicants may outline specific requests and previous, relatable work experience using the online form. Applicants will be notified by October 15, 2020.
For additional information on volunteering at the White House, please reach out to Congressman Schweikert’s Tour Coordinator here, Molly.Buening@mail.house.gov
Are you planning a visit to Washington, DC? While you are in Washington, DC. please feel welcome to stop by our office. Whether you're coming on a short business trip, or an extended family vacation, we can help you make arrangements for some of the more popular federal attractions in our nation's capital.
All tickets are provided to constituents on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the large number of visitors, please request them as early as possible in order to maximize your chances. For information on sightseeing and attractions, please visit the Washington, DC Tourism Information page.