United States Capitol Visitor Center, Washington D.C.

Name: United States Capitol Visitor Center
Address: Washington D.C., United States
Telephone: +1 202-226-8000

#68 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Museum, History museum, Visitor center, Architecture

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United States Capitol Visitor Center, Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

The United States Capitol Visitor Center is a large underground addition to the United States Capitol complex which serves as a gathering point for up to 4,000 tourists and an expansion space for the US Congress. It is located below the East Front of the Capitol and its plaza, between the Capitol building and 1st Street East. The complex contains 580,000 square feet of space below ground on three floors. The overall project's budget was $621 million. ()

Coordinates: 38°53'20"N, 77°0'26"W

Address

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

Contact

+1 202-226-8000

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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.

~610 ftNW
Legendary home of the U.S. legislature
United States Capitol, Washington D.C.
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Monuments and statues
Statue of Freedom, Washington D.C.
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~1450 ftW
Monuments and statues
James A. Garfield Monument, Washington D.C.
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~440 ftE
Monuments and statues
Court of Neptune Fountain, Washington D.C.
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Shopping, Neo-renaissance architecture, Market
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~730 ftE
Library
Library of Congress, Washington D.C.
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~1650 ftS
Nightlife, Restaurant
Bullfeathers, Washington D.C.
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~1250 ftSW
Neoclassical architecture
Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C.
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~660 ftN
Museum, Art museum
United States Senate Vice Presidential Bust Collection, Washington D.C.
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~1400 ftE
Noted Shakespeare collection and theater
Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington D.C.
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~790 ftSE
Museum
American Folklife Center, Washington D.C.
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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)