White House Visitor Center

The White House Visitor Center closed for renovations starting Monday, July 23, 2012. The closure is expected to last 15 months.

A temporary visitor center will open on July 28, 2012 at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion near the corner of 15th and E streets NW, just southeast of the White House, and will remain open until the renovation project is completed.

The White House Visitor Center is located inside the Commerce Building.

The White House Visitor Center has exhibits, information booth, sales stand, restrooms, telephones, water fountains, and first aid area.

Open: Every day, except Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year's Day
Admission: Free
Hours: 7:30 AM to 4 PM
Address: 1450 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
              Washington, DC 20230