Architect of the Capitol
11/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/02/2026 12:14
What's Happening at the Capitol In November
The Capitol Visitor Center will be open on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11.
Special Guest Presentation
As we commemorate the service and sacrifice of our veterans, please join us Friday, November 13 at 2 p.m. in Exhibition Hall.
Staff from the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress will share how the Library collects, preserves, and makes accessible the firsthand recollections of U.S. military veterans from World War I through recent conflicts and peacekeeping missions. No passes or registration required.
The Holidays Are Coming!
Visit our online Gift Shop to find beautiful American-made ornaments to bring patriotic touches to your 2026 holiday season.
Registration for 2026-2027 Student Programs
Register for 2026-2027 Student Programs at the U.S. Capitol! We offer in-person and online programs and you can reserve our hands-on activity gallery, the Democracy Lab.
All K-12 group reservations require a minimum of 15 students. Programs and reservations are booked on a first come, first served basis.
Homeschool Educators and Families
We are offering our student programs for homeschool educators and families so that individual families and student groups can participate.
- Thursday, November 5: VOTE!
- Thursday, November 19: Constitutional Convention
Advanced registration is required. Please email [email protected] with the date and program name in the subject line.
Specialty Tours
Fascinated by the Capitol's history and art? Join us for a specialty tour to explore its rooms and corridors while learning more about American history and the Capitol's evolving art collection from our knowledgeable Guides.
Specialty tours will not be offered Wednesday, November 11 or Friday, November 27.
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