Visiting Washington, DC
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My office is happy to assist during your visit to Washington, D.C. All tickets are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that during busy tourism times, many White House tours are denied due to the high volume of requests. Please request your tickets as early as possible in order to maximize your chances.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
- Requests for White House tours should be submitted 3 to 4 months before the requested date and no less than 21 days in advance. Tours will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The White House is closed on all Federal Holidays.
- Request for Capitol tours should be submitted 1 to 2 months before the requested date and no less than 21 days in advance. Tours of the Capitol are available Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
- You can schedule tours through our ticket request form or the Capitol Visitors Center (CVC) by following this link.
Representative Morelle Capitol tour FAQ’s
- Every Library of Congress visitor, regardless of age, must have a free time-entry pass to enter the Thomas Jefferson Building. Passes are offered every Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm and until 7pm on Thursdays, in 15-minute increments
- Each visitor may reserve up to (10) passes per day.
- Please note: the Library is closed for public visits on Sundays and Mondays.
- On days when the Court is not in session, the building will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding weekends and federal holidays. Courtroom lectures are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please refer to the 30-day rolling calendar for available lectures.
- Visitors may view ground floor exhibits and portions of the first floor on a self-guided basis. The cafeteria and gift shop are open to the public.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tours
- Open Monday through Friday, 8am - 3:15pm with the last entry at 2:45pm.
- Closed on federal holidays and BEP’s Year-end Shutdown, December 25 - January 1.
- Please click here for admission and ticket information.
- Request for FBI tours should be submitted at least 1 to 2 months before the requested date. When touring the FBI, all tours are self-guided and operating times range from Monday to Friday beginning at 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. List of requirements include being a U.S. citizen or valid green-card holder.
- To find all information pertaining to visiting the FBI Headquarters see the attached link.