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The White House Tour Request Form
The home of the president attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The tour includes such celebrated rooms as the East Room, the State Dining Room, the Red, Green and Blue Rooms and the president’s Library. Tours are conducted 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Due to heightened security, tickets for groups of 10 are required and may be obtained free of charge from Senator Bennett’s office two months in advanced (limited quantities).
For groups larger than 10, tickets may be obtained free of charge from the White House tour office. All tour requests made through Senator Bennett’s office must be received in writing in advance.

All tours are significantly enhanced if visitors stop by the White House Visitor Center located at the southeast corner of 15th and E Streets, NW, before or after their tour. The Center is open daily from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

(202) 224-5444 Senator Bennett’s office.
(202) 456-7041 White House tour office.

Department of State Tour Request Form
The headquarters of American foreign policy features displays of fine 18th century furniture and an Americana Collection in the diplomatic reception rooms. Tours are available through Senator Bennett’s office for groups up to 25 people at various times Monday through Friday. Children under the age of 12 are not recommended for this tour. Please request at least two weeks in advance.
All tour requests made through Senator Bennett’s office must be received in writing in advance.

(202) 224-5444 Senator Bennett’s office.

Federal Bureau of Investigation
As of August 30, 2002, FBI and the Indoor Range tours are closed until further notice, pending extensive renovations. Please call for periodic updates on the status of the tour.

(202) 324-3447

The National Archives
The National Archives is the repository for legislative documents and historical records of Congress, as well as the entire federal government. See the Constitution, the Charters of Freedom, the Declaration of Independence, and other famous documents. Find your "roots" in the extensive genealogical and census files. Admission is free but reservations are recommended to avoid wait time.

(202) 501-5000 Recorded information
(202) 501-5205 Tours
Fall & Winter Seasons (Day after Labor Day through March 31)
Daily 10:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Closed on Christmas.
Spring Season (April 1 through the Friday before Memorial Day Weekend)
Daily 10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Summer Season (Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day)
Daily 10:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.


Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour Request Form

Over 70 billion dollars in cash is produced in this building every year. Tours for groups up to 10 people are available through Senator Bennett’s office at various times Monday through Friday. Please request at least one week in advance.
All tour requests made through Senator Bennett’s office must be received in writing in advance.

(202) 224-5444 Senator Bennett’s office.

Old Executive Office Building
This Victorian building, originally constructed to house the State, War and Navy Departments, is an example of the architectural and decorative taste of the late 1800s.

Tours discontinued until further notice.

Department of Treasury
Designed in Greek Revival style, this building is an example of 19th century construction technology and decoration.

Tours are held on Saturday 9:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., excluding some holiday weekends. Tour duration: 60 minutes.

Department of Defense
The Pentagon is the command center for our nation’s defense. Tours are available to schools, educational organizations, and other select groups Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m..

(703) 697-1776 Tour reservations

Voice of America
The Voice of America (VOA) is a U.S. Government Radio Network which broadcasts in over 44 languages around the world and is located at the VOA headquarters in the North building of the Department of Health and Human Services. All groups should make reservations for the 45 minute tour.

(202) 203-4990
Tours - 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Closed federal holidays.

National Aquarium
The oldest aquarium in the nation, located in the basement of the Department of Commerce, displays more than 1,200 specimens, including sea turtles, alligators and tropical clownfish. Special shows include shark and piranha feeding. Admission is charged.

(202) 482-2825
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Government Printing Office
Legislative, executive and judicial branch documents are printed by the Government Printing Office and made available to the general public through the Depository Library Program, the internet and through sales.

(202) 512-1800 Recorded information
(202) 512-1530 for research and products 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Closed federal holidays.
 
431 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington  DC 20510-4403       Phone: (202) 224-5444       E-mail Senator Bennett
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