Experience our interactive exhibits dedicated to telling the story of Congress and the U.S. Capitol.

• Learn how citizens interacted with Members of Congress in the development of 12 major pieces of legislation

• Participate in hands-on learning activities in the Democracy Lab (Reservations required for groups of 15 or more children).

• Get a real feel for the Capitol through our touchable models and objects

• Try your hand at passing legislation

• See architectural models showing how the U.S. Capitol has changed over time and view the table from President Lincoln’s second inauguration

• See the many beautiful rooms of the Capitol on a virtual tour

Enter behind the Statue of Freedom on the lower level. Exhibition Hall was designed with accessibility in mind. You can find out more here.