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United States Capitol Visitor Center, Washington D.C.

#68 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Museum, History museum, Visitor center, Architecture
United States Capitol Visitor Center

Facts and practical information

Coordinates: 38°53'20"N, 77°0'26"W
Address

Northwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. United States

Contact
+1 202-226-8000
Social media
Day trips

United States Capitol Visitor Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: United States Capitol, Statue of Freedom, James A. Garfield Monument, Court of Neptune Fountain.

  • united states capitol washington d c~610 ftNW
  • statue of freedom washington d c~890 ftNW
  • james a garfield monument washington d c~1450 ftW
  • the court of neptune fountain washington d c~440 ftE
  • eastern market washington d c0.6 miE
  • library of congress washington d c~730 ftE
  • bullfeathers washington d c~1650 ftS
  • rayburn house office building washington d c~1250 ftSW
  • united states senate vice presidential bust collection washington d c~660 ftN
  • folger shakespeare library washington d c~1400 ftE
  • american folklife center washington d c~790 ftSE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is United States Capitol Visitor Center open?

United States Capitol Visitor Center is open:
  • Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Saturday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to United States Capitol Visitor Center?

Nearby attractions include Court of Neptune Fountain, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), National Statuary Hall Collection, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), United States Capitol, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), United States Senate Vice Presidential Bust Collection, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to United States Capitol Visitor Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to United States Capitol Visitor Center:

Train
  • U.S. Capitol (3 min walk)
  • Rayburn (6 min walk)

Metro
  • Capitol South • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (7 min walk)
  • Federal Center Southwest • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (13 min walk)

Bus
  • FlixBus Washington Union Station • Lines: 2601, 2602, 2668, N2610 (15 min walk)
  • Greyhound (17 min walk)

Tram
  • Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (21 min walk)
  • H Street & 8th Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (26 min walk)

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