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  1. The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

  2. Welcome to the U.S. Capitol! Book a Tour. Tuesday June 25, 2024 Open Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Upcoming Events at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. See all events on the Calendar. event. Jun 25 2024 | 10:30 - 11:30am. Capitol Conversation - Curator Talk. event. Jun 25 2024 | 11am - 12pm. Specialty Tour - Halls Of The Senate. event.

  3. The United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., is a symbol of the American people and our government and the meeting place of the nation's legislature, the U.S. Congress.

  4. The Capitol Visitor Center is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended for a tour. Visit the schedule a tour page to select a day/time. All tours are led by our professional tour guides and visit the Crypt, the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall.

  5. 3 days ago · United States Capitol, meeting place of the United States Congress and one of the most familiar landmarks in Washington, D.C. Possibly the most culturally and historically important building in the United States, it has been home to Congress since 1800.

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  6. The history of the United States Capitol Building begins in 1793. Since then, the U.S. Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended and restored. The U.S. Capitol that we see in Washington, D.C., today is the result of several major periods of construction. View the timeline and learn more.

  7. It is crowned by a magnificent white dome that overlooks the city of Washington and has become a widely recognized icon of the American people and government. The U.S. Capitol's design was selected by President George Washington in 1793 and construction began shortly thereafter.

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