United States Supreme Court Building
A white marble temple-style building across from the Capitol, with 'Equal Justice Under Law' carved above its entrance. The interior is free to visit on weekdays.
Completed in 1935 and designed by Cass Gilbert. The ground-floor lobby and exhibit halls are open to visitors, and on non-session days courtroom talks are given hourly inside the courtroom. During sessions, you can line up early to watch oral arguments. The main entrance steps and the oval plaza in front are classic photo spots. The building is closed on weekends and federal holidays, and security screening is required before entry. It is about a 10-minute walk from the Capitol South or Union Station Metro stations.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–16:30 (closed on federal holidays)
Nearby sights
- Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building
- United States Capitol
- National Postal Museum
- Eastern Market
- National Gallery of Art
- National Air and Space Museum
- National Archives Museum
- National Museum of Natural History