Virtual U.S. Capitol Tour

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

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ABOUT US
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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[Gomez]

I went directly to comments, wasn’t disappointed

[tomsuiteriii]

Sometimes it seems like YouTube is just trolling us with its recommendations. It definitely has a dark sense of humor.

[brokensworld]

"When you visit the capital you go through the visitors center."

[cindyc.]

I didn’t realize there was a “Visitor’s” entrance, especially after 1/6/21.

[cjlA]

The protesters must have really, really wanted to take the self-guided tour.

[overthecounterbeanie]

The voice-over lady sounds so happy, like those women who eat yogurt in commercials!

[marthasimons]

00:45 “ Come on let’s go inside”. That wasn’t meant literally insurrectionists.

[johnnym]

I love my new country. God bless America. -Immigrant from Hong Kong.

[samyak]

"Until you can visit us in person"
That aged like a fine wine.

[johnhandcock]

who needs a vr tour when you can just push the guards and run in.

[michaelmccray]

I loll'd when she said "c'mon let's go inside!"

[johnson]

This seems to be very useful for the Capitol Hill protesters. 🤣

[notaidiot]

YouTube recommendations be wildin right now

[jessicahaskins]

Narrator: When you visit the capital, you enter through the Capitol visitor center
Rioters: But not for me 😎

[melaniesitoy]

The Capitol is not only a Federal Office but also a museum.

[SnowyDaBear]

US Capitol: exists
Protesters: *It’s free real estate*

[waynehearst]

Had the absolute honor of taking a private tour of Congress with my teenage children and you can't help but feel so incredibly proud and humbled to be an American. It truly is a beautiful and majestic place.

[RiverGem]

I was never particularly interested in the Capitol. Now on 1/11/2021 I'm crying all the way through this video. I wish I could just fast forward to 2022.
*Edit on 1/13:* The site of soldiers sleeping on the Capitol floor is very healing. The Capitol is made hallow again by them.

[darronsanderson]

Please Lord, protect this holy ground January 19th and 20th. 🙏

[colleenbuvala]

I hope to be a representative one day.
The riots have made me even more determined to run for Congress.