With the opening of the Capitol Visitors Center on December 2, 2008, visitors to the U.S. Capitol will now be able to see new exhibitions, view a brief film that tells the story of the U.S. Congress, and tour the facility with professional tour guides who will give informative and interpretive tours. On display in the facility are copies of our founding documents and pieces of famous legislation, a detailed history of the Capitol building, a behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day operations of our country’s legislative branch, and artifacts such as the catafalque that held President Lincoln’s casket.
The Capitol Guide Service leads professionally-guided tours of the Center and the U.S. Capitol from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. You can visit the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center website to register for a tour.
If you would like to obtain gallery passes to view the chambers of the House of Representatives and Senate, please visit my Washington office (730 Hart Senate Office Building) before your tour.
If you would prefer to have a member of my staff lead a tour instead, please submit an online Tour Request form.
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