Tours and Tickets
OUR NATION’S CAPITAL IS A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT
Visiting our nation’s capital is an exciting and educational experience. From endless treasures at the Smithsonian Museums to the majestic monuments along the National Mall, Washington, D.C. is a lively city filled with rich history.
Serving you is what we do! If you are planning a visit, my staff can help set up tours for some of Washington, D.C.’s most popular attractions including the United States Capitol Building, White House, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and FBI Headquarters.
The White House
***PLEASE NOTE: Scheduled construction has temporarily suspended White House tour bookings. We will post updates here as soon as additional information becomes available.
Visitors eager to relish in the historic grandeur of the White House, learn about the American Presidency, the First Families who lived there, and our rich history from a firsthand experience can submit tour requests between 7 – 90 days in advance of their preferred tour date. Tours are free of charge and generally available:
- Tuesday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Friday – Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Excluding Federal holidays or unless otherwise noted)
When possible, public tour hours may be extendedbased on the official White House schedule. However, due to inclement weather or scheduling conflicts, tour availability may change at any time—even after your tour is confirmed.
For visitors unable to secure a White House tour, The People's House Exhibit at the White House Historical Association offers an immersive look at the history of America’s most famous home. Located at 1700 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, right across the street from the White House, this FREE exhibit is a great option for those looking to learn more, explore presidential history, or cool off in the A/C during D.C.’s hot summer months!
The United States Capitol
Tours of the Capitol building are available Monday through Saturday. Tours meet in the Capitol Visitor's Center, and include the Capitol Rotunda, National Statuary Hall, the Old Senate Chamber, the Old Supreme Court Chamber and the Crypt. Tours are approximately one hour in length. General admission tickets are free, but required, and they are available online at http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/. Capitol Building tours can be booked at least 90 minutes before your visit and up to 5 months in advance.
Watching Congress in Session
Visiting the Senate and House Chambers offers the unique opportunity to see our government in action. The Senate and House Galleries are open to visitors whenever either body is in session. In addition, the House Gallery is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, when the House is not in session. Passes are required to enter either gallery at any time. Constituents may obtain gallery passes from my office in Washington (2459 Rayburn House Office Building).
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is open to visitors. Please visit the ticketing website to schedule your tour. You can simply select any available date and complete the short reservation form to receive your passes. Same-day tickets are available at 9:00 AM EST every morning the library is open. As always, entry to the Library of Congress is free.
Supreme Court
On days when the Supreme Court is not in session, the building will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding weekends and federal holidays. Courtroom lectures are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and visitors may also tour ground floor exhibits and portions of the first floor on a self-guided basis. Information regarding the building’s status is reflected on the color-coded term calendar on the Court’s homepage at https://www.supremecourt.gov/.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is open Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 3 pm. The BEP offers Congressional Constituent tours scheduled through our office at 8:15 am and 8:45 am. Please note our office needs at least two weeks’ notice to schedule Congressional Constituent tours. Public tours are also held at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 2 pm (tickets are required). Bureau of Printing and Engraving tours can be booked a minimum of 14 days in advance but no more than 6 months in advance.
FBI Headquarters
Please contact our Washington, D.C. office at 202-225-0123 or fill out the survey on this page to submit a tour request. Once submitted, you’ll receive an email acknowledging receipt of your reservation request. Approximately one week prior to your requested tour, you will receive email notification of your approval or denial to enter FBI space and the necessary tour logistics. Please note that due to the demand, FBI tours can be quite difficult to reserve and that the submission of a request does not guarantee success. The FBI Experience can be reserved up to five months in advance but no later than four weeks prior to the desired visit date.