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You can begin your Capitol experience at the Visitor Center by visiting Exhibition Hall, perusing our Gift Shops or getting a bite to eat at the Capitol Cafe. For information on tours offered in Mandarin and Spanish, please view the Foreign Language Tours page.

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.

Reservations are recommended, but not required. Visit the schedule a tour page to select a day/time for a reservation. Same day passes may be available. Visitors without reservations are encouraged to arrive at the Capitol Visitor Center as early in the day as possible, but no later than 2:30 p.m., to obtain passes.

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, New Year's Day and on Inauguration Day.

Experience our interactive exhibits dedicated to telling the story of Congress and the U.S. Capitol. Learn how citizens interacted with Members of Congress in the development of 12 major pieces of legislation

Do you want to learn more of the history of the Capitol and Congress? Visit Exhibition Hall or take one of our unique Specialty Tours Join our engaging Visitor Services team for Capitol Conversations Participate in a Live, Virtual Tour Schedule a Virtual Classroom program Explore our Online Activities Explore the National Statuary Hall Collection

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All tours of the Capitol start at the Capitol Visitor Center. Exhibition Hall offers interactive exhibits dedicated to telling the story of Congress and the U.S. Capitol.

Coming to the Capitol? Join our staff as they walk you through what to expect during your visit.