Welcome to the U.S. Capitol! Book a Tour Friday December 5, 2025 Open Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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. Please leave time to go through security and …

Visitors enter through the Capitol Visitor Center, located underground on the east side of the Capitol. Please leave time to go through security and review the U.S. Capitol’s prohibited items list before …

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.

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 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.

Emergency Evacuation Information Coming to the Capitol? Join our staff as they walk you through what to expect during your visit. Know Before You Go from U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

The U.S. Capitol stands as a monument to the American people. It is where the issues facing the nation are considered, debated, and written into law. The U.S. Capitol also houses an important collection …

The iconic and majestic United States Capitol is the most widely recognized symbol of democratic government in the world. It is where the issues facing the nation are considered, debated, and written …

U.S. Capitol Map Visitor Services Shuttle: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Ask a CVC staff member in red uniform for information onsite. Accessibility 202.224.4048 CVC Reservations …