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COVID-19 (coronavirus) Update

The Capitol Visitor Center remains closed. We are not taking tour reservations at this time. Please check out our video tours and other online resources.

Online Gift Shop Now Open

Check out our new Online Gift Shop, https://shop.visitthecapitol.gov. All products are Made-in-the-USA, and many are created exclusively for our store. We look forward to welcoming you to the CVC Online Gift Shop.

Join Capitol Conversations

Capitol Conversations

Join online discussions about the history and art of the U.S. Capitol.

Online Learning

Online Learning

Create an unforgettable experience for your students!

Middle School Capitol Tour

Capitol Hill Day

This video tour of the U.S. Capitol focuses on information relevant to students taking middle school level U.S. history and civics courses.

Podcast

Listen to our premiere podcast series, Shaping History: Women in Capitol Art, commemorating the centennial celebration of the 19th Amendment.

Virtual Exhibits

Exhibition Archives

Learn about the history of Congress

About Congress

Congress is divided into two institutions: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Brochures

Download the Capitol Visitor Center's suite of brochures.

International Translations

International Translations

Download international translations of our brochures and guides.

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.

Education

Information and activities for students, teachers, and families.