Tours and Tickets
Washington DC Tours & Public Buildings Operating Status
Serveral tours and public attractions in Washington DC have been impacted by COVID-19. If you are planning a visit Washington, please use this page to stay up to date on the operating status of tours and public attractions. The following locations have announced changes in operating status and tours (please click on the attraction you wish to visit for further updates):
United States Capitol and House and Senate Office Buildings: All Buildings CLOSED to public and tours SUSPENDED until further notice
White House Tours are SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Library of Congress: All buildings CLOSED to public and tours SUSPENDED until further notice
White House (Call 202-456-7041 for updates): Tours re-opened as of 9/12, contact our office to request a tour
FBI Building: Building CLOSED to public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice
Bureau of Engraving and Printing: Building CLOSED to public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice
Department of State: Building CLOSED to public and all tours SUSPENDED until futher notice
Pentagon: Building CLOSED to public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice
Smithsonian Museums that are currently OPEN to the public
- National Air and Space Museum - Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in VA
- Smithsonian Gardens
- National Zoo
Holocaust Museum: Building CLOSED and public tours SUSPENDED until further notice
National Archives: Building CLOSED to public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice
John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts: Building CLOSED to public and all performances SUSPENDED until further notice
National Cherry Blossom Festival: ArtecHouse in D.C. is now open through 10/4. 2021 Festival dates are scheduled for 3/20-4/11
Arlington National Cemetary: CLOSED to public; family pass holders may visit from 8AM-5PM
Museum of the Bible: OPEN
International Spy Museum: OPEN
National Arboretum: OPEN
All tickets are provided to constituents on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the large number of visitors, please request them as early as possible in order to maximize your chances. For information on sightseeing and attractions, please visit the Washington, DC Tourism Information page.