Group tours are available and reservations must be made in advance . It is closed federal holidays and during the month of August. Designed in Greek Revival style, this building is an example of construction technology and decoration of the 19 th Century. Visitors can see the innovative burglar-proof vault and the marble Cash Room designed to instill public confidence in the new federal currency. President Andrew Johnson used the Treasury Secretary's Reception Room for his Executive Office following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Public tours are available on alternate Saturdays by advance reservations only.
Each visitor must provide their name, date of birth, and Social Security number. Tours originate in the Rotunda at the center of the Capitol. The Congressional Special Services Office provides accessible tours of the Capitol to visitors with disabilities. If you are from Maryland you may obtain gallery admittance passes through our office upon request. If you are from another state, you may obtain gallery passes from your own Senator or Representative.