Tours and Tickets
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COVID-19 UPDATE:
Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, public access to museums, federal buildings, and popular tourist attractions has been limited or temporarily suspended. Please see the list below for the most up to date information reguarding public access.
STATUS
- Arlington Cemetery
- Pentagon Building
- STILL suspended
- https://pentagontours.osd.mil/Tours/
- Smithsonian Institution
- OPEN, some locations with timed entry required
- White House
- Limited tour availability resuming April 15, 2022
- U.S. Capitol Building
- Limited tour availability resuming March 28, 2022
- Library of Congress
- OPEN, mask optional, timed entry tickets required
- National Archives
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- STILL suspended
- Holocaust Museum
- OPEN, timed entry tickets required
- U.S. Supreme Court.
- STILL suspended
- FBI Headquarters
- Treasury Building
- Kennedy Center
- Public performances, events, tours are OPEN, indoor mask mandate and vaccine requirement
- https://www.kennedy-center.org/
- State Department
- STILL suspended
- Ford’s Theatre
- Museum and theater OPEN, tickets required for events, mask mandate, vaccine proof or testing required
- https://www.fords.org/visit/covid-health-and-safety/
All tickets are provided to constituents on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the large number of visitors, please request them as early as possible in order to maximize your chances. For information on sightseeing and attractions, please visit the Washington, DC Tourism Information page.
White House Tickets
Obtaining a White House tour can be very difficult. It is very important to follow the below guidelines for your application to be considered.
The following are policies determined by the White House for those requesting tours through Congressional Offices:
- Tours must be requested at least three weeks in advance. Submission of tour request does not guarentee a ticket.
- Tours are only available between 8:00am and 12:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays with limited capacity.
Submit
To submit a tour or ticket request, please complete the Tour Request form.