U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

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U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Below the East Plaza of the Capitol
Between Constitution and Independence Ave.
Hours: Monday – Saturday; 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Web site: http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/
 
Boasting 15 million visitors annually, Washington D.C. is a top tourist destination, and visitors to the Capitol should be sure to start their sightseeing with a stop at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.

This impressive $621 million center is a tri-level, 580,000 square-foot facility located underground between the Capitol Building and the U.S. Supreme Court below the East Capitol Grounds. The Center provides in-depth information on the United States government, past and present, through a number of fascinating galleries:

• Orientation Theatre – a 13-minute introductory film about the Capitol
• Exhibition Hall – 16,500 sq. ft. gallery dedicated to Congress and the inner-working of the Capitol
• Capitol Dome – 11-foot replica of the Capitol Dome, accurate to the smallest detail
• Virtual Tour – virtually explore non-public areas of the Capitol
• Wall of Aspirations – a stunning collection of actual historic documents, including letters from President Thomas Jefferson

The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is closed certain holidays. If you would like to schedule a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol, contact your Representative or Senator, or book your tickets through the Advance Registration System. You may call: 202-226-800 or click here to book.