Tuesday, February 14, 2017

First Lady Melania Trump: 'White House Visitors Office Will Resume Public Tours'


First Lady Melania Trump announced that the White House Visitors Office will resume public tours on Tuesday, March 7th.

"I am excited to reopen the White House to the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come each year.  The White House is a remarkable and historic site and we are excited to share its beauty and history.  I am committed to the restoration and preservation of our Nation's most recognizable landmark. " 

Public tour requests must be submitted through a Member of Congress.  These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (excluding Federal holidays or unless otherwise noted).  Tour hours will be extended when possible based on the official White House schedule. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Requests can be submitted up to three months in advance and must be submitted no less than 21 days in advance. You are encouraged to submit your request as early as possible, as a limited number of spaces are available. All White House tours are free of charge.


Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary

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