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Planning a trip to Washington, D.C.? Our office is pleased to assist constituents of Massachusetts' 3rd District with 3 types of tour requests, outlined below, to enhance your experience in the nation’s capital.
For any other type of tour inquiries, please contact our Washington, D.C. office at 202-225-3411.
U.S. Capitol Tours
Capitol Visitors Center (CVC)
Tours through the CVC are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and on Inauguration Day. The last tour of the day is at 3:20 p.m. Please note that reservations are not required, but are strongly recommended to ensure you get your preferred time slot. Tour demand is highest from March through August, so we encourage you to book early.
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Create a free account and select your ideal date and time.
Staff-led Tour
You may also request a staff-led tour through our office. Please note that staff-led tour availability is limited, but we will do our best to accommodate your request.
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Gallery Passes
The House Gallery is open to the public and available to visit when the House is in session. However, due to the fluidity of the legislative calendar, the House Gallery is subject to closure at any given time. When the House is out of session, the gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
To visit the House Gallery, you will need a pass, which can be picked up at our Washington, D.C. office (2233 Rayburn House Office Building) between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM. Please note that passes from our office are available exclusively to constituents of Massachusetts' 3rd District.
White House Tours
White House tours are typically available Tuesday - Thursday from 7:30AM-11:30AM, and Friday-Saturday from 7:30AM to 1:30PM, except for federal holidays. Tours must be booked at least 7 days in advance and no more than 90 days in advance of the tour date and time. Please note, White House tours are in high demand with limited availability, but we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Beginning on May 7, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be mandating REAL ID for U.S. citizens seeking to access certain federal facilities, including the White House Complex. Any guest who is unable present a REAL ID or a valid passport will not be admitted to the White House Complex.
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FBI Tours
The FBI Headquarters is available for public tours Monday-Friday at 9:00AM, 10:00AM, 1:00PM, and 2:00PM. Tours can be requested up to 5 months in advance but no less than 4 weeks prior to your desired tour date.
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