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Visitor Information

Visitors are encouraged to take a guided tour of the Capitol, and and to visit the offices of their Senators and Representatives. The Capitol is open from 9 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Saturday and all Federal holidays except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Visitors can obtain free tickets beginning at 9AM daily at the Capitol Guide Service kiosk located along the curving sidewalk southwest of the Capitol (near the intersection of First Street, S.W., and Independence Avenue; see map below.  Visitors will then be directed to the South Visitor Receiving Facility, which is located south of the Capitol; from there they will proceed to the Capitol to begin their tour.  Tours can also be arranged in advance through a Senator's or  Representative's office.  Because of increased security, please contact the U.S. Capitol Guide Service if you have any questions before your visit. Recorded information is available at 202-225-6827.  Tours and assistance for disabled visitors are available from the Congressional Special Services Office, on the first floor central area known as the "crypt" or by telephone at 202-224-4048.

Materials providing additional information about the Capitol and the Congress are also available from the Congressional Special Services Office.  Citizens of the United States who have specific questions about the Capitol or Congress are encouraged to write either of their Senators (Washington, DC 20510) or their Representative (Washington, DC 20515).

Member's Offices

Offices of Representatives are located in the three buildings on the south side of the Capitol along Independence Avenue: the Cannon, Longworth, and Rayburn Buildings. Senators have offices in the three buildings on the north side of the Capitol along Constitution Avenue: the Russell, Dirksen, and Hart Buildings.

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