US Capitol Building Tours: Guided tours are conducted from 9:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Saturday, including federal holidays. No tours occur on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Visitors must obtain free tickets for tours on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 9:00am each morning at the West front of the Capitol facing the National Mall. Groups may reserve tickets in advance by contacting their Congressional representative. The maximum group tour size is 40 individuals per half-hour. Each person, regardless of their age, must have a ticket.

FBI Building: is currently closed for renovations. For updated information call (202) 324-3447.

Ford's Theatre, the Lincoln Museum, and Petersen House: (the house where Lincoln died) are open from 9:00am - 5:00pm every day except Christmas. Tours at Ford's Theatre are self-guided and free of charge. In the theatre thirty minute historical talks occur at fifteen past the hour except between 12:00pm - 2:00pm. Since Ford's Theatre also functions as an active stage with live performances, there are times when the theatre will be closed to the public. Matinees usually take place on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons, although rehearsals can take place at any time or day.

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