US Capitol Visitor Center

aid: us-capitol-visitor-center
name: US Capitol Visitor Center
description: >-
  The US Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) serves as the main entrance for visitors
  to the United States Capitol, providing resources and information to enhance
  the visitor experience. The Center offers guided tours of the Capitol building,
  allowing visitors to explore the historic rooms and learn about the legislative
  process. It also houses exhibits and educational materials that highlight the
  history and significance of the Capitol and its role in American democracy.
  The CVC operates under the Architect of the Capitol and offers free guided tours,
  specialty tours, virtual tours, and educational programs for students and visitors
  from around the world.
type: Index
position: Consumer
access: 3rd-Party
image: https://kinlane-productions.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
tags:
  - Federal Government
  - Legislative Branch
  - Tourism
  - Education
  - US Capitol
created: '2024-12-03'
modified: '2026-05-03'
url: >-
  https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/us-capitol-visitor-center/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
specificationVersion: '0.19'
apis:
  - aid: us-capitol-visitor-center:us-capitol-visitor-center
    name: US Capitol Visitor Center
    description: >-
      The US Capitol Visitor Center provides visitor information, guided tours,
      educational programs, and specialty tours of the United States Capitol
      building. While no public developer API is available, the CVC operates
      an online tour reservation system at tours.visitthecapitol.gov and
      maintains digital resources for visitors and educators.
    humanURL: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov
    tags:
      - Federal Government
      - Legislative Branch
      - Tourism
      - Education
      - US Capitol
    properties:
      - type: Documentation
        url: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov
      - type: Website
        url: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov
      - type: TourReservations
        url: https://tours.visitthecapitol.gov/
      - type: GiftShop
        url: https://shop.visitthecapitol.gov
      - type: VisitorGuide
        url: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/us-capitol-visitor-guide
features:
  - name: Guided Capitol Tours
    description: Free guided tours of the US Capitol building led by professional guides
  - name: Online Tour Reservations
    description: Online advance reservation system for Capitol tours at tours.visitthecapitol.gov
  - name: Virtual Tours
    description: Live virtual Capitol tours for remote participants and classrooms
  - name: Specialty Tours
    description: Specialty tours covering specific areas, artworks, or historical topics
  - name: Educational Programs
    description: Programs and resources for school groups and student visitors
  - name: Exhibit Galleries
    description: Permanent and rotating exhibits on Capitol history and American democracy
  - name: Gift Shop
    description: Official gift shop for Capitol-related merchandise
useCases:
  - name: School Visit Planning
    description: Plan educational field trips to the US Capitol for student groups
  - name: Tourist Information
    description: Provide visitors with tour schedules, reservation options, and visitor guidelines
  - name: Virtual Learning
    description: Access virtual tour content for remote classroom engagement with Capitol history
  - name: Special Event Coordination
    description: Book specialty tours for congressional staff, constituents, and official visitors
maintainers:
  - FN: Kin Lane
    email: [email protected]