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Celebrating the men and women of the United States Capitol Police who put their lives on the line to protect America's beacon of democracy.

Located near the south side of the U.S. Capitol's lower west terrace.

Located in Capitol Square, just west of the Summerhouse.

Whether you live in the area or are coming from afar, be sure to stop and see the cherry blossoms sprinkled throughout the U.S. Capitol campus.

A variety of orchids from around the world will be in this 29th annual joint orchid exhibit between the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) and Smithsonian Gardens, running February 14 through April 27, 2025 at the USBG Conservatory.

The statue, given by Utah to the National Statuary Hall Collection, was dedicated in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall.

The Architect of the Capitol summer internship program is for current students. You may be eligible if you're currently enrolled in high school, college, trade school or another qualifying educational institution.

Visiting the tree is free and open to the public. No ticket required.

Immerse yourself in holiday cheer as the popular annual holiday display "Season's Greenings" returns to the U.S. Botanic Garden from November 28, 2024, through January 5, 2025, closed on December 25.

Read the Q&A with Architect Thomas E. Austin, learn about a recent House hearing room renovation, and view images from the past and present as we celebrate the AOC Photography & Technical Imaging Branch's 75th Anniversary.

Located in the Russell Senate Office Building courtyard.

The statue, given by Arkansas to the National Statuary Hall Collection, was dedicated in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall.

Construction has officially begun on the 2025 presidential inaugural platform at the U.S. Capitol.