Brochures
Click on the links below to see the Capitol Visitor Center suite of brochures. You can also look at our guide to state statues or engage with our apps. For a complete list of translated brochures, please visit our International Translations page.
U.S. Capitol Visitor GuideThis brochure provides a wealth of information in order to prepare you for a visit to the U.S. Capitol. It includes information about tours of the Capitol, visitor amenities, location, hours of operation, and security. The same information can also be found throughout this Website. |  |
Constantino Brumidi, Artist of the CapitolConstantino Brumidi (1805 – 1880) is known for the murals he painted in the U.S. Capitol over a 25-year period. This brochure provides detailed information and photographs on Brumidi and his achievements, including his most ambitious work, The Apotheosis of Washington, in the Rotunda eye of the Capitol dome. |  |
The United States Capitol and CongressThe United States Capitol is the most widely recognized symbol of democratic government in the world and has housed Congress since 1800. This brochure provides in-depth information about the Capitol and Congress. |  |
The U.S. Capitol GroundsThis guide and map highlight features of the U.S. Capitol Grounds. Begin your exploration anywhere on the map. As you follow walkways, enjoy the many scenic views of the Capitol and its surrounding landscape. |  |
Slave Labor Commemorative MarkerA commemorative marker acknowledging the role that enslaved laborers played in the construction of the United States Capitol is located in Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. |  |
The Statue of FreedomThe Statue of Freedom has stood atop the United States Capitol Dome since 1863. Hoisted into place while the country was divided by the Civil War, the bronze statue designed and sculpted by American sculptor Thomas Crawford was created as the crowning feature of the building’s new cast-iron Dome. |  |