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.
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Upcoming Events at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center See all events on the Calendar event. Nov 4 2024 | 11am - 12pm. Specialty Tour - Halls Of The Senate. event. Nov 4 2024 | 12 - 1pm. Specialty Tour - Votes For Women. event. Nov 4 2024 | 12 - 1pm. Education Program - What is Happening in the Chambers? ...
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 Story | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
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 into law.
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. Tours begin every 10 minutes until 3:20 p.m. All tours are led by our professional tour guides and visit the Crypt , the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall .
Plan a Visit | U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Take the Capitol Challenge; Timeline of Congress and the Capitol. 1789-1815; 1815-1851; 1851-1877; 1877-1913; 1913-1945; 1945-Present; Epilogue; Building a More Perfect Union
Things To Do | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
Visit The U.S. Capitol; Things To Do Things To Do. Book a Tour. Specialty Tours. Exhibition Hall . Group Resources. Shopping and Dining. Watching Congress in Session. Stay in the know Want the most up-to-date information? Join our mailing list to stay in the know. ...
Know Before You Go | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
Coming to the Capitol? Join our staff as they walk you through what to expect during your visit.
Hours & Info | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
Hours - The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors with tour reservations from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and on Inauguration Day.
Evolution of the Capitol | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
Today’s Capitol complex includes the Capitol, six major House and Senate buildings, three Library of Congress buildings, the Supreme Court Building, the U.S. Botanic Garden, and other facilities. In 1958–1962 the east central front of the Capitol was extended to add 90 new rooms.