The PAR offers an assessment of the priorities, accomplishments and financial accountability for fiscal year 2025. Capitol Highlights, infographics, charts, tables and photographs provide additional insight into the AOC's mission and performance.
When a section of the United States Capitol Grounds opens on the West Front for community sledding during daylight hours (dawn to dusk), everyone is invited to join in the fun, but we ask that you remain safe and aware of the area and of workers who are clearing snow and ice.
The statue, given by Virginia to the National Statuary Hall Collection, was dedicated in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall.
Want to visit the 2025 U.S. Capitol tree from home? Now you can!
Visiting the tree is free and open to the public. No ticket required.
The popular annual holiday display "Season's Greening" returns to the U.S. Botanic Garden starting Thanksgiving Day! This year's theme of "Dino-Mite!" celebrates the model train show featuring dinosaurs, animals, and plants of the Cretaceous period.
Articles include spotlights on the Capitol Building Sheet Metal Shop and the congressional move process.
Located in Capitol Square, N.W., near the Summerhouse.
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.
A variety of orchids from around the world will be in this 29th annual joint orchid exhibit between the U.S. Botanic Garden and Smithsonian Gardens, running February 14 through April 27, 2025.
Every four years, the Architect of the Capitol constructs the platform used in presidential inaugurations.
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.