What is the Capitol Visitor Centers Mission?
The mission of the Capitol Visitor Center at the U.S. Capitol is to provide a welcoming and educational environment for visitors to learn about the unique characteristics of the House and the Senate and the legislative process, as well as the history and development of the architecture and art of the U.S. Capitol. The new Capitol Visitor Center will vastly improve upon the current visitor experience at the Capitol by providing more efficient service with more amenities for the many visitors, including a Restaurant and two Gift Shops, resulting in a safe, secure, seamless, positive experience. Ongoing lectures, informative programs, lively special events and changing exhibits will ensure that all visitors—local or from out-of-town—will have a unique and rewarding experience each time they visit. Through national and international partnerships, outreach to schools and educators across the country, and a vibrant Web presence, the Capitol Visitor Center experience will actually begin for v
