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  • Plan A Visit
      1. Travel and Guidelines
        1. Getting to the Capitol
        2. Visitor Hours & Info
        3. Accessibility Services
        4. Capitol Etiquette
        5. Prohibited Items
        6. Emergency Evacuation Information
      2. What To Do
        1. Book a Tour
        2. Suggested Itineraries
        3. Explore More of the Capitol
        4. Watching Congress In Session
        5. Where to Eat
        6. Where to Shop
      3. Maps and Tips
        1. Frequently Asked Questions
        2. U.S. Capitol Map
        3. Capitol Visitor Center Indoor Map
        4. Tips for Visiting the Capitol
        5. Orientation Video
      4. Print Materials
        1. Brochures
        2. International Translations
  • Exhibitions
      1. Temporary Exhibits
        1. Legislative Highlights
        2. View By Theme
          1. Congress and the Judicial Branch: Jurisdiction
          2. Congress and the Judicial Branch: Composition
          3. Congress and the Judicial Branch: Negotiation
          4. Congress and the Executive Branch: Nominations and Appointments
          5. Congress and the Executive Branch: Balancing Power
          6. Congress and the Executive Branch: Investigations
      2. Timeline of Congress and the Capitol
        1. Prologue
        2. 1789 - 1815
        3. 1815 - 1851
        4. 1851 - 1877
        5. 1877 - 1913
        6. 1913 - 1945
        7. 1945 - Present
        8. Epilogue
      3. Additional Resources
        1. Take the Capitol Challenge
        2. The Capitol Story
  • Education
      1. Students
        1. Student Orientation Video
        2. Resources & Activities
        3. National History Day (NHD)
      2. Teachers
        1. Student Programs
        2. Lesson Plans
        3. Professional Enrichment
        4. Student Orientation Video
        5. Resources & Activities
      3. Families
        1. Pocket Journal
        2. Special Programs and Encounters
        3. Student Orientation Video
        4. Resources & Activities
  • About Congress
      1. What Congress Does
      2. Two Bodies, One Branch
      3. Making Laws
      4. The U.S. House of Representatives
      5. The U.S. Senate
  • About The Capitol
      1. Evolution of the Capitol
      2. About the Capitol Visitor Center
      3. The Architect of the Capitol
      4. Careers
  • Calendar
  • Connect
      1. Questions & Comments
      2. Social Media
      3. Volunteer
      4. Visitor Survey
      5. Website Survey
      6. YouTube Videos
      7. Apps
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Plan a Visit Plan a Visit The Capitol Visitor Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and tours of the Capitol are offered from 8:40 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
Explore More of the Capitol Specialty Tours and Activities There are a number of special activities you may take advantage of at the Capitol Visitor Center.
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National History Day (NHD) National History Day This page is a starting point for primary sources for the 2020 NHD theme, “Breaking Barriers in History.”
Group Resources Group Resources Find a variety of options for your group’s visit to the United States Capitol.
Discover Your Capitol ▶ Discover Your Capitol The Capitol Visitor Center team looks forward to welcoming you to the Capitol.
Education Education Information and activities for students, teachers, and families.
About Congress About Congress Congress is divided into two institutions: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Brochures Brochures Download the Capitol Visitor Center's suite of brochures.
International Translations International Translations Download international translations of our brochures and guides.
Visitor Orientation Video ▶ Visitor Orientation Video Watch this short visitor orientation video before visiting the Capitol.
About the Capitol Visitor Center About the Capitol Visitor Center The Capitol Visitor Center informs and inspires visitors from across the United States and around the world.

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    • Travel and Guidelines
      • Getting to the Capitol
      • Visitor Hours & Info
      • Accessibility Services
      • Capitol Etiquette
      • Prohibited Items
      • Emergency Evacuation Information
    • What To Do
      • Book a Tour
        • Book a tour through the office of your Representative
        • Book a tour through the offices of your Senators
        • Book a Tour Yourself Online
        • How to Modify or Cancel Your Reservation
      • Suggested Itineraries
      • Explore More of the Capitol
      • Watching Congress In Session
      • Where to Eat
      • Where to Shop
    • Maps and Tips
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • U.S. Capitol Map
      • Capitol Visitor Center Indoor Map
      • Tips for Visiting the Capitol
      • Orientation Video
    • Print Materials
      • Brochures
      • International Translations
  • Exhibitions
    • Temporary Exhibits
      • Legislative Highlights
      • View By Theme
        • Congress and the Judicial Branch: Jurisdiction
        • Congress and the Judicial Branch: Composition
        • Congress and the Judicial Branch: Negotiation
        • Congress and the Executive Branch: Nominations and Appointments
        • Congress and the Executive Branch: Balancing Power
        • Congress and the Executive Branch: Investigations
    • Timeline of Congress and the Capitol
      • Prologue
      • 1789 - 1815
      • 1815 - 1851
      • 1851 - 1877
      • 1877 - 1913
      • 1913 - 1945
      • 1945 - Present
      • Epilogue
    • Additional Resources
      • Take the Capitol Challenge
      • The Capitol Story
        • Statue of Freedom
        • The British Burn the Capitol, August 24, 1814
        • The Capitol Dome
        • The Frieze of American History
        • The Apotheosis of Washington
  • Education
    • Students
      • Student Orientation Video
      • Resources & Activities
      • National History Day (NHD)
    • Teachers
      • Student Programs
      • Lesson Plans
      • Professional Enrichment
      • Student Orientation Video
      • Resources & Activities
    • Families
      • Pocket Journal
      • Special Programs and Encounters
      • Student Orientation Video
      • Resources & Activities
  • About Congress
    • What Congress Does
    • Two Bodies, One Branch
    • Making Laws
    • The U.S. House of Representatives
    • The U.S. Senate
  • About The Capitol
    • Evolution of the Capitol
    • About the Capitol Visitor Center
    • The Architect of the Capitol
    • Careers
  • Calendar
  • Connect
    • Questions & Comments
    • Social Media
    • Volunteer
    • Visitor Survey
    • Website Survey
    • YouTube Videos
    • Apps
  • Subscribe