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WEBWelcome to the U.S. Capitol! Book a Tour. Saturday September 28, 2024 Open Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Upcoming Events at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. See all events on the Calendar.
The Capitol | U.S. Capitol - U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
WEBThe Capitol is a working office building, but it is also the place where visitors from around the United States and the world come to learn about American democracy. Construction of the Capitol began in 1793.
Visit the U.S. Capitol | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
WEBThe Capitol Visitor Center welcomes visitors from across the United States and around the world. All tours, programs and activities are free of charge. Visitors enter the Capitol Visitor Center, which is located underground on the east side of the Capitol.
Book a Tour | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
WEBThe Capitol Visitor Center is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tours begin every 10 minutes until 3:20 p.m. All tours are led by our professional tour guides and visit the Crypt, the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall. The tour does not include the Senate and House Galleries.
Plan a Visit | U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Take the Capitol Challenge; Timeline of Congress and the Capitol. 1789-1815; 1815-1851; 1851-1877; 1877-1913; 1913-1945; 1945-Present; Epilogue; Building a More Perfect Union
The Capitol Story | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
WEBDomes soar to great heights and span vast spaces–their inspiring form is reserved for society’s greatest buildings. The Capitol’s iron dome, an instantly recognizable American symbol, has long been admired for its majestic beauty and its ingenious engineering.
Know Before You Go | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
WEBEmergency Evacuation Information. Coming to the Capitol? Join our staff as they walk you through what to expect during your visit. Know Before You Go from U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.
Evolution of the Capitol | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
WEBThe U.S. Capitol is a landmark of neoclassical architecture. Its designs derived from ancient Greece and Rome evoke the ideals that guided the nation's founders as they framed their new republic. Within the building you will find majestic paintings, sculptures, and other works of fine art that depict various periods in American history.
Hours & Info | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center
WEBHours - The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors with tour reservations from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and on Inauguration Day.
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WEBWatching Congress in Session. Stay in the know. Want the most up-to-date information? Join our mailing list to stay in the know. Sign Up Now. U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. Washington, DC 20510. (202) 226-8000. Contact.