Virtual U.S. Capitol Tour

Published 2020-04-29
Until you can visit us in person, take this virtual tour featuring some of our favorite aspects of the U.S. Capitol. Tour stops include:

U.S. CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER 0:47
EMANCIPATION HALL 1:01
STATUE OF FREEDOM 1:17
U.S. CAPITOL CRYPT 1:53
U.S. CAPITOL ROTUNDA 3:18
NATIONAL STATUARY HALL 5:19
EMANCIPATION HALL 7:41

Explore more of our virtual field trips, virtual exhibits and other family resources at www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/visitor-resourc….

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The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is rooted in a tradition of unique craftsmanship and ingenuity. Tracing its beginnings to the laying of the #USCapitol cornerstone in 1793, the AOC is responsible for the operations and care of more than 18.4 million square feet of facilities, 570 acres of grounds and thousands of works of art. The Capitol campus is home to 30,000 daily occupants and hosts more than 3 million visitors annually.

Today, there are more than 2,000 AOC employees serving around the clock in diverse roles to maintain and preserve the buildings and grounds. Iconic landmarks under our care include the U.S. Capitol, Capitol Grounds, Capitol Visitor Center, House office buildings, Library of Congress, Senate office buildings, Supreme Court buildings and U.S. Botanic Garden.
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All Comments (21)
  • @Gomez1915
    I went directly to comments, wasn’t disappointed
  • Sometimes it seems like YouTube is just trolling us with its recommendations. It definitely has a dark sense of humor.
  • "When you visit the capital you go through the visitors center."
  • @cindyc.7097
    I didn’t realize there was a “Visitor’s” entrance, especially after 1/6/21.
  • @cjl1586A
    The protesters must have really, really wanted to take the self-guided tour.
  • @tvommy
    The timing of this recommendation.
  • The voice-over lady sounds so happy, like those women who eat yogurt in commercials!
  • who needs a vr tour when you can just push the guards and run in.
  • @samyak4165
    "Until you can visit us in person" That aged like a fine wine.
  • @johnson8711
    This seems to be very useful for the Capitol Hill protesters. 🤣
  • Narrator: When you visit the capital, you enter through the Capitol visitor center Rioters: But not for me 😎
  • @johnnym5564
    I love my new country. God bless America. -Immigrant from Hong Kong.
  • @SnowyDaBear
    US Capitol: exists Protesters: It’s free real estate