Democracy Looks Good On You 

Visit our online Gift Shop to find American-made merchandise to help you show off your civic and patriotic spirit. 

Enjoy the Fall Weather with an Outdoor Tour 

October 31 is the last day to enjoy an Outdoor Tour of the U.S. Capitol Grounds. This 50-minute tour will share how Capitol Hill has evolved with landscapes and architecture to compliment the home of our legislative branch. No passes are required. This tour will be offered Monday, October 12. 

Registration for 2026-2027 Student Programs

Register for 2026-2027 Student Programs at the U.S. Capitol! We offer in-person and online programs and you can reserve our hands-on activity gallery, the Democracy Lab. 

Programs are led by a Capitol Visitor Center Education Specialist and includes a tour of the U.S. Capitol led by a Visitor Guide.  Available on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays from October through December 2026, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from January through February 2027.

All K-12 group reservations require a minimum of 15 students. Programs and reservations are booked on a first come, first served basis. 

Homeschool Educators and Families 

We are offering our Capitol Symbols student program (grade level K-6) for homeschool educators and families so that individual families and student groups can participate.  Thursday, October 22, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Advanced registration is required. Please email education@visitthecapitol.gov with the date and program name in the subject line.

Questions?

Contact the Capitol Visitor Center's Education team:

• E-mail: education@visitthecapitol.gov

• Phone: (202) 593-0078

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