Tours and Tickets
Thank you for your interest in visiting our nation’s Capital. My team and I are excited to welcome you. Currently, the U.S. Capitol, White House, Library of Congress, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), and Supreme Court have limited availability for tours. If you have additional questions, please call my office in Washington D.C. at (202) 225-8203.
All tickets are provided to my constituents on a first come, first serve basis. Due to a large demand from a growing number of visitors, we recommend placing requests three months in advance in order to maximize your chances of obtaining the tour.
Please see the guidance below for requesting tours:
U.S. Capitol Tours
At this time, our office is accepting tour requests on a limited basis. All tour information should be submitted through the form linked below. Please note that given the high number of requests, we may not be able to accommodate every request.
Please fill out this form to request a U.S. Capitol tour through our office.
White House Tours
The White House Visitors Office has a very limited number of tour tickets. Public tours are available 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, excluding federal holidays unless otherwise noted.
Please fill out this form to request a White House tour through our office.
Library of Congress Timed Entry Reservations
Every Library of Congress visitor, regardless of age, must have a free time-entry pass to enter the Thomas Jefferson Building. Passes are available in 15-minute increments during operating hours. The Thomas Jefferson Building is open to visitors Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
Please note: the Library is closed for public visits on Sundays and Mondays. The Library releases time-entry passes 30 days in advance, and it is currently accepting reservations. Click here to view available time slots.
Supreme Court Tours
We are accepting constituent tour requests for a 25 minute program on the days the Court is not in session. For planning purposes, seating begins promptly at 12:30 p.m. in the Courtroom Lecture.
Please note: Check in for guests with reservations begins at 12:15 p.m. in the Great Hall. Latecomers cannot be accommodated.
Please fill out this form to request a Supreme Court Tour through our office.
FBI Tours
We are accepting requests for the FBI Headquarters in Washington D.C. on a very limited basis.
Please note that tours may be scheduled up to five months in advance and no later than four weeks out. The tour is designed to last 60 to 90 minutes. To inquire about an FBI tour please call my D.C. office at (202) 225-8203.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
We are accepting constituent tour requests for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) on a very limited basis. Tour requests should be completed through the form below and at least three weeks in advance. Tours will be held Monday through Friday at 8:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m., year-round.
Please fill out this form to request a BEP Tour through our office.
House Gallery Tours
When the House is in session, the Galleries open to visitors 30 minutes prior to the start of each session and remain open until adjournment.
When the House is not in session, the Galleries are open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. When the House is in session, the Galleries open to visitors 30 minutes prior to the start of each session and remain open until adjournment.
Gallery passes can be sent to constituents at an address inside Illinois’ 4th district or picked up in person in my office located at 1519 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20515. Please email me by clicking the contact tab at the top and select the “Email Me” function.
Please note: The House Galleries are closed on federal holidays and are subject to unplanned, temporary closures when the House is out of session.
Smithsonian Museums
While tours of the U.S. Capitol and White House are currently scheduled on a limited basis, Smithsonian museums are open. You may find out more information about timed-entry passes and hours for visiting the museums here.