Verified Sep 28, 2026
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Monument or square · Washington Dc · USA 🇺🇸
Only official site
visitthecapitol.gov
Admission prices
Free
Admission to the Capitol Visitor Center
Free entry
free
stated on visitthecapitol.gov/visit/directions-and-hours · checked 2026-10-11
Admission to the Capitol Visitor Center is free. However, passes are required for tours of the historic Capitol and may be needed for other special events.
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U.S. Capitol Visitor Center: address
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center Washington, DC 20510Open in Google Maps →✓ visitthecapitol.gov · 2026-10-01U.S. Capitol Visitor Center: opening hours
Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.✓ visitthecapitol.gov · 2026-10-01U.S. Capitol Visitor Center: closing days
The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors 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.✓ visitthecapitol.gov/visit/directions-and-hours · 2026-10-11U.S. Capitol Visitor Center: what should I know before visiting?
Visitors wishing to see the rooms of the historic Capitol must be on a guided tour. We do not offer self-guided tours. Reservations are recommended for a tour.✓ visitthecapitol.gov/visit · 2026-10-07U.S. Capitol Visitor Center: how to get there
The Capitol Visitor Center, the main entrance to the U.S. Capitol, is located beneath the East Front plaza of the U.S. Capitol at First Street and East Capitol Street.✓ visitthecapitol.gov/visit/directions-and-hours · 2026-10-11U.S. Capitol Visitor Center: is it wheelchair accessible?
Capitol Tours are accessible. Service animals are allowed inside the Capitol Visitor Center and the Capitol.✓ visitthecapitol.gov/visit/accessibility-services · 2026-10-03U.S. Capitol Visitor Center: are dogs allowed?
Service animals are allowed inside the Capitol Visitor Center and the Capitol.✓ visitthecapitol.gov/visit/accessibility-services · 2026-10-03
Free entry — official site →
You will be redirected to visitthecapitol.gov — This is the venue’s own ticketing page.