The White House is open from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday through Saturday. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, tickets can be obtained at the Visitors' Waiting Area on the Ellipse the day of the tour from 8 a.m. to noon. At other times of the year, visitors must wait in line at the East Gate on East Executive Avenue. One person may obtain up to four tickets. The ticket desk closes at 12 noon, or earlier if the supply for that day is distributed.
Tickets are only valid the day issued.
Advance tickets for the public self-guided tours are not available. And our address is 212 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515. Occasionally, the White House is closed for official events, so you should call in advance of your visit.