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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. The tour does not include the Senate and House Galleries. Reservations are recommended, but not required.
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.
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.
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.
Capitol Cafe | U.S. Capitol - U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Located on the lower level, the Capitol Cafe offers continental breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Cafe prepares meals with peanuts and other nut products. A gluten-free kitchen preparation area is not available.
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.
Contact Us | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
We look forward to your questions and comments about your experience at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. Please contact us at [email protected]. If you've completed your visit, we invite you to take our visitor survey. If you would like to volunteer with us please review the information and complete the steps on the Volunteer page.
Directions & Hours | 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. Getting to the Capitol » Hours - The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day ...