Tours
If you are planning a trip to our Nation's Capitol we would like to help you make the most of your stay. My staff may be able to coordinate tours for your group at the following locations: The United States Capitol Building, the White House, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. While every effort will be made to accommodate your tour request, due to limited availability and heightened security we ask that you let us know about your trip at least three months in advance of your arrival. To request a tour, please use the Tour Request Form.
While you are in Washington, DC I invite you to come to join me along with other constituents for coffee. Each Thursday, when the U.S. Senate is in session, my staff and I meet with Ohio constituents from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. The location of the Coffee changes weekly, so please check the homepage to see the latest information.
If you have any questions, you may also contact the office by phone at (202) 224-2315.
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- The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Public tours of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing are offered Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. During peak season, (March through August) tickets are required for all tours, and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The ticket booth is located on Raoul Wallenberg Place (formerly 15th Street). You may obtain tickets for the day of the tour only. The Ticket Booth opens at 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and closes when all tickets have been distributed. Lines form early and tickets go quickly, most days' tickets are gone by 9:00 a.m. Please plan accordingly. During non-peak seasons (September through February) no tickets are required. You may line up at the Visitors’ Entrance on 14th Street. Please allow 45 – 50 minutes from the time you enter the building until the end of your tour.
Congressional tours of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing are also available. Because tours are limited and usually fill up several months in advance, it is strongly recommended that you submit your request at least three months in advance. To request a tour of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing please use our Tour Request Form.
- The Capitol Building
Tours of the Capitol Building are led by professional Capitol Tour Guides. Tours take place Monday through Saturday from 8:50 a.m.-3:20 p.m., leaving from the Capitol Visitor Center. You can schedule your own tour through the Capitol Visitor Center here. If you would like Senate Gallery Passes, please stop by our office at 713 Hart Senate Building.
From Union Station Metro (Red Line): Exit Union Station and walk across the plaza (Columbus Circle) toward the ring of state flags. Cross the street around the plaza and continue south on Delaware Ave., NE. (You will be heading toward the Capitol.) Continue on Delaware Ave. and cross over C Street. Proceed down C Street along the Russell Senate Building, which will be on your right, until you hit First Street. Take a right onto First Street (heading South) and continue over Constitution Avenue until you reach the CVC on your right.
From Capitol South Metro (Orange/Blue Line): Follow 1st St. approximately 3 blocks (you will pass the Library of Congress and when you arrive the Supreme Court will be on your right) until you reach the CVC, which will be on your left.
To begin the tour, arrive at the Capitol Visitor Center where a tour guide will be ready to take you through the Capitol. Please advise all those participating on the tour to leave any sharp objects and liquids in the car, or at the office, or else they will be confiscated at the checkpoints. Cameras and electronics are allowed on the tour, but not in the Senate Gallery. Please note that due to the number of requests we receive, responses to tour requests may take over 3 weeks.
- The Kennedy Space Center
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day except for December 25th and certain launch days, offers a highly interactive tour featuring the launch headquarters, launch pads, rockets, current and historical technology, and includes IMAX space movies, shows, and exhibits. The tour runs approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours and includes bus transportation into restricted areas, observation gantry on the Launch pad grounds, and to the Apollo-Saturn V Center Museum which features a restored Saturn V launch vehicle and other exhibits, such as the Apollo capsule. The observation gantry provides views of both launch pads and of the entire Kennedy Space Center property. Tickets are priced at $38 per adult and $28 for children ages 3-11 (tax not included) and can be purchased at the following site: http://www.ksctickets.com/.
Due to a limited quantity, I have been informed that NASA has already exhausted its annual allocation of complimentary tickets for the Kennedy Space Center this year and therefore congressional tickets are no longer available. Regular priced tickets are still available and can be purchased at the website above.
- The Library of Congress
Public tours of the Library of Congress are available Monday through Friday at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.; and Saturday 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Docent-led public tours depart from the Great Hall of the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress. Tours are limited to 50 people. For more information on guided tours, ask at either of the information desks in the Visitors' Center of the Jefferson Building, or contact the Visitor Services Office at (202) 707-8000. To request a tour of the Library of Congress please use our Tour Request Form.
- The Newseum
Located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street, N.W., Washington DC, the 250,000 sq ft new museum features seven levels of galleries, theaters, and gift shops, with several information desks and visitor services on each level. Along with offering an in-depth and detailed account of up to five centuries of news history, the Newseum offers a one of a kind opportunity to take visitors behind the scenes to see how and why news was made during each time period. The Newseum is open every day of the week, 9 AM to 5 PM, and closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Tickets are priced as listed: $20 for Adults (ages 13 to64), $18 for Seniors (ages 65 and older), $13 for Youth (Ages 7 to 12), with children ages 6 and younger admitted for free. Tickets can be purchased at the ticketing kiosk or admissions desk in the Newseum or purchased in advance here.
For information on visiting the Newseum, please click here.
- The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court building is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tours, including a lecture in the Courtroom, are typically given every hour on the half-hour on days that the Court is not sitting, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and concluding at 3:30 p.m. A film and other exhibits on the Supreme Court are located on the ground floor. It is recommended that you call 202-479-3211 for updated information on visiting the Court, including any schedule changes. To request a tour of the Supreme Court please use our Tour Request Form.
- The White House
The White House has reopened for public tours on a very limited basis. My staff can request tickets on your behalf; it is strongly recommended that you request your tour as close to 6 months in advance as possible, as White House tours book quickly, especially during peak season. To request a tour of the White House please use our Tour Request Form.
Request a Tour
You can contact Senator Brown's Office to request a tour of many historic sites around Washington D.C. Please use the link below to request a tour electronically.
