COVID-19 (coronavirus) Update

The Capitol Visitor Center will be closed for tours beginning Thursday, March 12th at 4:30 p.m. All tours are cancelled. We expect to reopen for tours Friday, May 1st at 8:30 a.m. We regret any inconvenience this may cause you, and we look forward to welcoming you to the Capitol Visitor Center at a future date.

What To Do

Tours of the Capitol

Make, Modify, or Cancel a Reservation.

Suggested Itineraries

Have an hour? Have an afternoon? Make a day of it!

Watching Congress in Session

Get passes for the Senate and House Visitor Galleries where you can watch Congress in session from your Representative or Senators.

Where To Eat

Freshly-made soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees are available at the Capitol Cafe on the lower level.

Where To Shop

You’ll find a unique selection of merchandise inspired by the Capitol’s art and architecture at two Gift Shops on the upper level of the Capitol Visitor Center.