With the opening of the Capitol Visitor Center comes the opportunity for a new, 16,500 square foot exhibition hall dedicated to the story of Congress and the Capitol, designed by Ralph Appelbaum and Associates. The exhibition is organized into sections, including a thematic look at our nation's ideals through the display of original documents from the National Archives and the Library of Congress. Original artifacts, video, and architectural models illustrate the history of Congress and of the Capitol building.