Our nation's capital offers an impressive variety of things
to see and do: explore the museums to view some of America's
treasures, tour the monuments in remembrance of our nation's
heroes, or visit federal agencies to witness your government
in action. With advance notice, my office can assist you in obtaining tour
tickets tickets for many of Washington's popular attractions
by contacting our D.C. Office at (202) 225-3536. I encourage
everyone from Southwest Washington to drop by my Congressional
office during their visit to Washington, D.C. to pick up Gallery
Passes for the U.S. House of Representatives Chamber.
Arlington Cemetery: (Click
to view website)
Visit the graves of Presidents John F. Kennedy and William Howard
Taft, the Curtis-Lee Mansion, and the Changing of the Guard at the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Open daily October through March from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and April through September from 8:00 a.m.
to 7:00 p.m. Metro: Arlington Cemetery. (703) 692-0931.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing: (Click
to view website)
See how U.S. currency, at a rate of $30 million daily, is printed.
Located at 1400 C St. S.W. Open Monday through Friday (Federal Holidays
Excluded) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with tours conducted every
20 minutes. Admission Fee: None, but tickets are required. Public
same-day tour tickets are given out on a first-come, first-serve
basis. Metro: Smithsonian. Interested parties may contact
my office for tickets.
FDR Memorial: (Click
to view website)
One of the most expansive memorials in the nation, the monument to
our 32nd President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt has four outdoor "rooms" containing
shade trees, waterfalls, statuary, and quiet alcoves. Open 24 hours
daily. Located between the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials on Ohio
Drive and West Basin Drive.
Federal Bureau of Investigation: (Click
to view website)
The FBI tour is currently closed due to extensive renovations. It
is scheduled to reopen during 2005. Contact my DC office for the
most up to date information. Metro: Archives/Navy Memorial. (202)
324-3447.
Ford's Theatre and Lincoln Museum: (Click
to view website)
A living memorial, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated here
in 1865. Located at 517 10th Street, N.W. Open daily from 9:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., except during rehearsals and performances. Metro: Metro
Center. (202) 426-6924.
Holocaust Memorial Museum: (Click
to view website)
Established by Congress, this museum is a national memorial to the
Holocaust of World War II. Located at 100 Raul Wallenberg Place,
S.W. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission Fee: None,
but same day tickets are needed to view the permanent exhibit and
are given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets can also
be ordered in advance on the museum’s website. Metro: Smithsonian.
(202) 488-0400.
Jefferson Memorial: (Click
to view website)
See the bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson inside a replica of the
Roman Pantheon. Located at the Tidal Basin in East Potomac Park,
S.W. Open 24 hours daily. (202) 426-6821.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: (Click
to view website)
This tribute to President John F. Kennedy has five theaters, and
is home to the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington Opera,
and the American Film Institute. Tours are conducted by Kennedy Center
volunteers daily from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Located 2700 F Street,
NW. Metro: Foggy Bottom. Interested parties may contact
my office for tickets.
Korean War Memorial: (Click
to view website)
An etched granite mural runs alongside statues of soldiers as a memorial
to those who fought in the Korean War. Located on the National Mall,
southeast of the Lincoln Memorial. Open 24 hours daily. Metro: Foggy
Bottom. (202) 634-1568.
Library of Congress: (Click
to view website)
Visit the largest library in the world and one of the most beautiful
buildings in Washington. The Jefferson Building is located at First
Street and Independence Avenue, S.E. Public tours are every hour
on the half-hour from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m (except 12:30 p.m.)
from Monday to Friday, and from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (except 12:30
p.m.) on Saturday.
Metro: Capitol South. Interested parties may contact
my office for tickets.
Lincoln Memorial: (Click
to view website)
One of Washington's most famous statues is President Abraham Lincoln
seated inside the Greek Parthenon replica. Located on 23rd Street
and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Open 24 hours daily. Metro: Foggy Bottom.
(202) 426-6895.
National Archives: (Click
to view website)
See the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Located
at 8th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Open daily 10:00 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m. Metro: Archives. Interested parties may contact
my office for tickets.
National Gallery of Art: (Click
to view website)
Classical and Modern art exhibits. Located at 4th Street and Constitution
Avenue, N.W. Open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission Fee: None.
Metro: Archives. (202) 737-4215.
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial: (Click
to view website)
A marble wall plaza engraved with the names of officers killed in
the line of duty. Located between E and F and 4th and 5th Streets,
NW. Open 24 hours daily. Metro: (202) 737-3400.
National Zoological Park: (Click
to view website)
Located at 3001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Open daily from 6:00 a.m.
until 6:00 p.m. Metro: Woodley Park/Zoo.
Pentagon: (Click
to view website)
Tours of the Pentagon are available to schools and educational organizations.
For more information contact the Pentagon Tour Office. Metro: Pentagon.
(703) 697-1776.
Smithsonian Institution: (Click
to view website)
Visit the nation's most extensive museum.
Arts and Industries Building - 900 Jefferson Drive, S.W.
Freer Gallery of Art - 12th Street and Independence Ave.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - Independence Avenue
at 8th Street
Museum of the American Indian - Fourth Street & Independence
Ave., S.W. 202-633-1000
National Museum of American Art - 8th and G Streets, N.W
National Museum of American History - 14th Street and Constitution
Ave, N.W.
National Museum of African Art - 1050 Independence Avenue,
S.W.
National Museum of Natural History - 10th Street and Constitution
Ave, N.W.
National Portrait Gallery - 8th and G Streets, N.W.
Renwick Gallery - Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street, N.W.
Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission Fee: None. Metro:
Smithsonian (for most of the museums). (202) 357-2700.
State Department: (Click
to view website)
Tour the Diplomatic Reception Rooms. Located at 2201 C Street, N.W.
Interested parties may contact
my office for tickets. Admission Fee: None. Metro: Foggy Bottom.
(202) 647-3241.
U.S. Supreme Court: (Click
to view website)
Public tours are conducted every hour on the half hour except when
court is in session. Located on First Street and Maryland Avenue.
Admission Fee: None. Metro: Capitol South. Interested parties may contact
my office for tickets.
Tourmobile Service: (Click
to view website)
These guided tourmobiles, provided through the National Park Service,
allow unlimited reboarding at points between Capitol Hill and Arlington
Cemetery. For information and rates, please call (202) 554-7950.
United States Capitol: (Click
to view website)
See the Rotunda, Statuary Hall, the Old Supreme Court and Old Senate
Chamber. Located at First Street and Independence Avenue. Tours are
conducted Monday - Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM and can be arranged
by contacting my office. Additionally, I am happy to provide gallery passes to the House Chamber - just drop by my office at 2443 Rayburn House Office Building. Metro: Capitol South.
U.S. Naval Observatory: (Click
to view website)
View the night sky through a 12-inch telescope. Located 34th Street
and Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Open Monday evenings at 8:30 p.m.
Metro: (202) 762-1438.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: (Click
to view website)
A memorial to the more than 58,000 soldiers who lost their lives
in the Vietnam War. Located at Henry Bacon Drive and Constitution
Avenue, N.W. Open 24 hours daily. Metro: Smithsonian. (202) 634-1568.
Washington Monument: (Click
to view website)
Take an elevator ride to the top of the 555 foot structure for Washington's
best view. Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Public same-day
tickets are given out on a first-come, first-serve basis starting
at 8:00 a.m. For a nominal fee tickets can be reserved in advance
by calling 1-800-967-2283 or over the internet at http://reservations.nps.gov.
Metro: Smithsonian.
The White House: (Click
to view website)
Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.. White House Tours are
available with substantial advance notice - contact our office for
more information. A virtual
tour of the White House is available online. Metro: McPherson
Square.
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