- United States Capitol
-
The United States Capitol is open to the public Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 4:30 PM . Due to heightened security measures, self-guided tours are now prohibited. Free guided tours are offered on a first come, first serve basis, or by calling your senators or representatives in advance. Senate Gallery passes are available in my office in Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 255.
return to top
- White House
-
The White House is open for limited public tours. If you are interested in scheduling a tour, please contact my Washington, DC office for assistance. My staff will forward your request to the White House and contact you when a decision on your tour is made by the White House Visitor Center staff.
return to top
- Supreme Court
-
The Supreme Court is open to the public, Mondays through Fridays, from 9 AM to 4:30 PM . The line to observe oral arguments forms on the outside plaza as early as 8 AM. Tickets are not necessary for admission. The Court admits visitors every half hour, on a first come, first served basis. Court sessions begin at 10 AM with seating limited to 250. There are public lectures every half hour from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM on days that the Court is not sitting.
return to top
- Library of Congress
-
Guided tours of the Library of Congress are offered Monday through Saturday at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 PM . Tours meet in the Great Hall of the Thomas Jefferson Building . Spanish language tours are given on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 AM . Tours are limited to 50 people. The tour includes an award-winning film about the Library, a tour of the Thomas Jefferson Building and an introduction to the Library's "American Treasures" exhibit. Reservations are not required but please call the Visitor Services Center of the Library at (202) 707-4684 to inquire about tours for groups of 10 or more.
return to top
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
-
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is the largest producer of security document in the United States . VIP tours of the Bureau are 45-minutes in length, and are conducted by a personal guide. This tour is designed for constituents of Congressional Representatives and Senators, and offered at 8 AM and 8:15 AM during the work week. During the summer, a 4 PM VIP tour is also offered. Tour requests can be submitted through my office, with at least two months advance notice.
return to top
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
-
The one-hour, guided tour includes exhibits which present information on how the FBI works; some of its most famous cases; the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted List"; its services and jurisdictions; and its investigative responsibilities. The FBI will be closed to all tours until further notice.
return to top
- The Pentagon
-
Tours of the Pentagon have been canceled indefinitely due to the events of September 11, 2001 . School groups can contact the Pentagon for tours.
return to top
- The Department of the Treasury
-
The Department of the Treasury formulates financial, economic, and tax policy; manages the national debt, and oversees the distribution of currency. Tours of the Treasury have been canceled indefinitely due to the events of September 11, 2001 . However, their website offers an online "virtual" tour.
return to top