April 2026 Open House
Join us for a FREE open house – Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 10 AM – 3:30 PM
Come and enjoy our exhibits, family-friendly activities, and programming throughout the day in the Senate Chamber.
Special Programs for ALL Ages
10:30 AM: Future Senator – Ages 8-11
Consider whether the federal government should make the school day longer, and cast their vote in our Senate chamber.
11:00 AM and 1:30 PM: Guided Tour of Exhibits – All Ages
12:00 PM and 2:30 PM: Today’s Vote: Federal Voting Rights – Ages 11-Adult
Participate in a simulated live Senate floor debate to share ideas and perspectives, and then cast your own vote.
1:00 PM: Welcoming Words Story Time for Young Visitors – Ages 5-8
Learn about the Statue of Liberty and what it means to welcome others, and work on a creative activity.
Other Activities Include:
Make Your Own Campaign Button
Political Poster Project
And more …
On Display
People of the Senate: View and learn more about every Senator who has served in the United States Senate!
Senator Kennedy’s Office: Visit the Senator’s office exactly as he had it in Washington, D.C., featuring his photographs, paintings, and documents. Then learn more about what a senator’s staff does!
Senate Chamber: Sit in the world’s only full-scale replica of the United States Senate Chamber and learn about its history. Stay for a Today’s Vote program to cast your vote on the future of Voting Rights!