Senator Schatz's office can assist you on planning your next visit to Washington, DC.
There are many attractions to visit while in DC. Our office can help you with reservations or information on how to book tours to the following sites: The U.S. Capitol, The White House, The Bureau of Engraving & Printing, The Supreme Court, The Pentagon, and The Library of Congress.
Please note - REAL ID or valid passport is required for entry into certain federal facilities including the White House. Visitors without compliant identification will not be admitted. For more information on REAL ID, visit www.dhs.gov/real-id.
If you would like our office's help arranging tours during your visit, please submit the tour request form below, and our staff will follow up with additional information. Some tours require our office to make the request on your behalf while others must be made directly by your party due to security requirements. Requests for tours through our office should be submitted as soon as possible due to the limited availability of many tours, especially during school breaks and the summer.
The U.S. Capitol
United States Capitol tours may be arranged through our office or directly with the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC). Tours are available Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM but are limited, so early booking is encouraged.
The White House
Our office can submit requests for self-guided White House tours on your behalf. The White House begins accepting requests 90 days prior to your preferred date. We strongly recommend that you notify us as early as possible, so we are able to submit your request as soon as your dates open.
The White House tour office has the sole discretion over whether to grant tour requests. White House tours are very limited, and there are no guarantees even with the maximum notice. They will not accept requests fewer than 7 days prior due to security procedures.
The White House will also automatically cancel multiple submissions from the same party, so please only submit your request through one office. Please note that White House tours may be subject to last-minute cancellation or rescheduling.
The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is open for self-guided tours from 9:00am – 3:00pm on weekdays when the Court is not in session and excluding federal holidays. You do not need a reservation and can view the court schedule at https://www.supremecourt.gov/.
On days when the Court is open for tours, they also offer 30-minute Courtroom lectures which provide an overview of the history and function of the Court. Reservations for groups of six or fewer to attend the 12:30pm lecture may be made through our office. All other lecture times are first-come, first-seated.
The public may attend oral arguments when the Court is in session from October through April. Arguments begin at 10:00 AM, but you may want to arrive as early as 8:00 AM in order to secure seats.
The Library of Congress
One of the nation's oldest research institutions, the Library of Congress holds a vast collection of books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and original historical documents. Visitors can explore these collections on tours of the historic Thomas Jefferson Building.
Timed-entry passes are required for entry. Passes may be requested by clicking the button below. Groups of more than 20 must request special reservations here.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is where paper currency is printed. BEP is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM. The last tour begins at 2:00 PM and entry to the Visitors Center is closed at 2:45 PM.
The U.S. Treasury
The U.S. Treasury Building offer tours on the first and third Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM, excluding some federal holidays. Requests for tours of the U.S. Treasury must be submitted through a congressional office, however the Treasury has sole discretion over granting tours. Once the request has been submitted, the Treasury will send an email to the listed point of contact for the tour in order to collect the information needed to complete the registration process.
Please note that this is not the tour for seeing the production of U.S. currency or coins.
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The Pentagon
Pentagon Tours are offered Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Pentagon will accept requests 90 - 14 days prior to your requested date. Due to the security information that is required for scheduling, constituents must self-book directly with the Pentagon.
