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-images.s3.amazonaws.com/shared/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'
common:
- type: LinkedIn
  url: https://www.linkedin.com/company/u-s-capitol-visitor-center
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: kin@apievangelist.com