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      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
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        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
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      5. Website Survey
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Travel and Guidelines

Getting To The Capitol Getting To The Capitol Located at the center of Washington, D.C., the U.S. Capitol and other buildings on Capitol Hill are easily accessible via multiple public transportation centers.
Visitor Hours & Info Visitor Hours & Info The Capitol Visitor Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Inauguration Day.
Accessibility Services Accessibility Services The Capitol Visitor Center provides a variety of services for individuals with disabilities including sign language interpreting services and wheelchair loans.
Capitol Etiquette Capitol Etiquette To ensure that everyone has an enjoyable visit to the Capitol, we ask that you share these guidelines with your students and chaperones.
Prohibited Items Prohibited Items In order to ensure the safety of visitors and staff and to preserve the collections, facilities and historic buildings and grounds, some items are prohibited at the U.S. Capitol.
Emergency Evacuation Info Emergency Evacuation Info In the event of an emergency, please follow the guidance of U.S. Capitol Police Officers

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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