Government Tours & Civic Sites
Supreme Court of the United States
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About these free tickets
Free self-guided visits to the Supreme Court building, with free courtroom lectures and exhibitions, plus the chance to observe oral arguments.
- Location: Washington, DC
- How to get in: Walk-In
Good to know
Free admission. Open Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Self-guided visits, courtroom lectures, and exhibitions. Oral arguments are open to the public when the Court is in session.
The link opens the official Supreme Court of the United States page so you can confirm current dates, availability, and reservation rules before you go.
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