Four Hours At The Capitol -

Strongly recommended for tours; book up to 90 days in advance on the official booking site .

View the Great Hall, Thomas Jefferson’s original library, and the Main Reading Room from the overlook.

Use Metro (Union Station, Capitol South, or Federal Center SW) as parking is extremely limited. The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center Four Hours at the Capitol

: Look for the Apotheosis of Washington fresco in the dome and the "whisper spot" in Statuary Hall . Hour 3: CVC Exhibits & Galleries (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)

Visit the if Congress is in session. This requires separate passes, which you can obtain from the offices of your Senator or Representative. Hour 4: Library of Congress (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM) Strongly recommended for tours; book up to 90

Explore within the CVC to see historic documents and a massive touchable model of the Capitol Dome .

: Every visitor must reserve a timed-entry pass in advance. Essential Visitor Information Hours Monday–Saturday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Closed Sundays). Cost All tours and admission are free . Reservations This requires separate passes, which you can obtain

A four-hour visit to the U.S. Capitol complex allows for a comprehensive experience that covers the historic building itself and adjacent landmarks like the Library of Congress. Hour 1: Arrival and Security (8:30 AM – 9:30 AM)