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Book a Tour | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
The Capitol Visitor Center is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. All tours are led by our professional tour guides and visit the Crypt , the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall . The tour route is subject to change.
Visit the U.S. Capitol | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
The Capitol Visitor Center welcomes visitors from across the United States and around the world. All tours, programs and activities are free of charge. Visitors enter the Capitol Visitor Center, which is located underground on the east side of the Capitol.
Prohibited Items | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
Before entering the Capitol Visitor Center, all visitors are screened by a magnetometer and all items that are permitted inside the building are screened by an x-ray device. The following items are strictly prohibited in the Capitol, including the Capitol Visitor Center: Liquid, including water.
Welcome to the Shop | Capitol Visitor Center Gift Shops
Explore a selection of American-made keepsakes, gifts, and commemoratives, only available from our Washington, D.C. gift shop. Our shop features exclusive collectibles, apparel, educational toys, and one-of-a-kind treasures that celebrate the architecture and history of the U.S. Capitol.
The Capitol | U.S. Capitol - U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
The United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., is a symbol of the American people and our government and the meeting place of the nation's legislature, the U.S. Congress. The Capitol is a working office building, but it is also the place where visitors from around the United States and the world come to learn about American democracy.
Event Calendar | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
The Capitol Visitor Center is open for tours Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Virtual tours offered by request.
Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
The Capitol Visitor Center is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Visitor Center is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Inauguration Day.
Students & Teachers | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
Want to visit the U.S. Capitol with your students? Or bring the U.S. Capitol to your classroom? Discover the learning opportunities and resources available for students and teachers.
Getting to the Capitol | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
The Capitol Visitor Center, the main entrance to the U.S. Capitol, is located beneath the East Front plaza of the U.S. Capitol at First Street and East Capitol Street. The Capitol Grounds are open to visitors.