Experience our interactive exhibits dedicated to telling the story of Congress and the U.S. Capitol. Enter behind the Statue of Freedom on the lower level.

• 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 tourExhibition Hall was designed with accessibility in mind.
• You can find out more on the Exhibition Hall Accessibility Services page.