If you and your family are planning a trip to Washington, DC, our office can provide you with sightseeing information and assist with setting up tours.
Tours of the Capitol Building
With tour reservations, the Capitol Visitor Center is open to the public Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All tours are led by professional tour guides and visit the Crypt, the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall. The tour route is subject to change.
The tour does not include the Senate and House Galleries. Gallery passes must be obtained at Senator Murphy’s office.
Advance reservations are required for a tour. Click below and select a day/time and check availability. Same day passes may be available on the website.
The tour will have live video and audio with time for questions and answers.
When – Monday - Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please note: times subject to change.
Where – Make a reservation through the CVC website below:
Tours of the White House
The White House is open for public, self-guided tours that typically last 45 minutes to an hour. Tours are available Tuesday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and on Friday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tours are not offered on federal holidays or as otherwise determined by the White House.
Requests may be submitted no earlier than three months in advance and no later than 21 days prior to the requested tour date. Please note that the White House reserves the right to modify or cancel tour reservations at any time, with little notice, even after a tour has been confirmed. While we understand this may be frustrating, such decisions are made solely at the discretion of the White House and are unfortunately outside our control.
Additional information on White House Tours can be found here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/visit/.
Tours of The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Tours of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing allow the general public a rare glimpse at one of the most intriguing processes in American history: the production of money. Free public tours are offered every fifteen minutes between 9:00 am and 10:45 am, and between 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. During the months of extended summer hours (April-August), tours are offered until 3:45 pm. Your tour must be set up by a Congressional office.
Tickets are required during peak season (March-August); these tickets can be ordered at the Bureau's ticket booth located at Raoul Wallenberg Place. The ticket booth opens at 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, but lines form early and we recommend arriving at the booth no later than 7:00 a.m. All tickets are for same day use. From September through February (non-peak season) no tickets are required for tours of the Bureau.
Large group tours (ten to fifty people, maximum) require a reservation and are only offered between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m throughout the year.
Tours of Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is one of the oldest research institutions in the country. It hosts an impressive collection of books, manuscripts, maps, photographs and other original historical documents. One of the Library’s primary goals is to make this information readily available to both the general public and Members of Congress. I urge you to visit the library to learn about the history, architecture, and collections of America’s oldest cultural institutions.
The Library of Congress offers hour-long, fully accessible, docent-led tours of the historic Thomas Jefferson Building. Please submit your request for a reserved tour at least two months in advance. For further information, including directions, a list of current exhibits, and to schedule a tour, please call the Library’s Visitor office at (202) 707-0919.
Tours of The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court building is the central locus of our nation’s legal system. The hundreds of landmark decisions handed down by this court will continue to guide American legal history for generations to come. Exhibits and lectures detailing these historic events are offered on a rotating basis throughout the year.
From October through April, oral arguments can be viewed by the general public when the court is in session. Although arguments do not begin until 10:00 a.m., we advise you to arrive as early as 8:00 a.m. in order to secure seats. Please view the Calendar of Oral Arguments for a detailed schedule.
Between the months of May and June the general public may observe the Court for the release of orders and opinions, a practice that normally lasts around fifteen to twenty minutes. Although these sessions do not begin until 10:00 a.m., we again urge you to arrive as early as possible to secure seats.
Other Places of Interest