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Free guided tours of the U.S. Capitol

Mon–Sat 8:30am–4:30pm, last tour 3:20pm (closed Sun, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day)

U.S. Capitol Visitor CenterWashington

Tour the U.S. Capitol from the Capitol Visitor Center. All tours, programs and activities are free. Reserve a timed tour online; a limited number of same-day passes may be available at the Visitor Center if you arrive by 2:30pm. Last tour starts at 3:20pm.

Verified Oct 27 · visitthecapitol.gov

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Attractions

Supreme Court: free building visits and courtroom lectures

Mon–Fri 9am–3pm (closed federal holidays)

Supreme Court of the United StatesWashington

Visit the Supreme Court building on weekdays and catch a free courtroom lecture, usually at 10:30 and 11:30am and 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30pm on days the Court isn't sitting. No tickets or reservations; lectures are first come, first served, with the line forming in the Great Hall. Court business can cancel lectures.

Verified Oct 27 · supremecourt.gov

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National Archives Museum: see the Declaration and Constitution free

Daily 10am–5:30pm, last entry 5pm (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)

National Archives MuseumWashington

See the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights in the Rotunda, plus the museum's exhibits. Admission is free and tickets aren't required; you can reserve free general admission tickets, or pay $1 for an optional timed-entry ticket to skip the line.

Verified Oct 27 · visit.archives.gov

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