If you have 20 minutes to one hour, visit the White House Visitor Center located inside the north end of the Department of Commerce Building between 14th & 15th Streets on Pennsylvania Avenue (1450 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW). The Center is open daily from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

• Walk through six permanent exhibits relating to the White House including the First Families In the White House, Symbols and Images, White House Architecture, White House Interiors, Working White House, and Ceremonies and Celebration. 

• View a thirty-minute video "Where History Lives" (closed-captioned for the hearing impaired)

• Visit the White House Historical Association Museum shop

• Participate in our interpretive programs, children's learning center, living history programs, military concerts or guest lectures. Look for a park ranger or volunteer for more current information on these programs or click here for our Schedule of Events.

• Stop at the information booth for a free map and brochures. Pick up a free updated listing of area's popular attractions, hours of operation and phone numbers or click here President's Park - Washington, D.C. Attractions.

• Download the National Mall and Memorial Parks mobile app on your mobile device. Visit the app page for more information.

• From the Center, it's about a five-minute walk to see the south view of the White House, which is a great place to photograph!