U.S. Representative - Silvestre Reyes

Like our El Paso office, our office at 2433 Rayburn House Office Building in Washington is dedicated to serving you. If you are planning a visit to our nation's capital, our Washington office can provide helpful information about the city and the many monuments, museums, and landmarks to visit. Passes to the House and Senate galleries to observe debate on the floor of Congress can be obtained from our Washington office as well.

Tours of the U.S. Capitol are available through our office. On a limited basis, special tours of the White House as well as other attractions around town are also available. Due to the high demand of these tours and the limited quantity of tickets, we ask that you make requests for these tours as far in advance as possible (at least 2 months). You can make a request through our tour coordinator in Washington at (202) 225-4831.

	MAP OF CAPITOL HILL SHOWING THE RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING The Longworth building is located on Independence Avenue in southeast Washington directly across from the Capitol building.
	METRO MAP SHOWING CAPITOL SOUTH STOP The Metro subway system is an inexpensive, convenient way to get around in Washington. Fares vary, but are under $3.00. My office is located at the Capitol South Metro stop on the Orange and Blue lines.
	ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY Open daily October through March from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. April through September. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Amphitheater, the Custis-Lee Mansion and the graves of Presidents John F. Kennedy and William Howard Taft. Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier every hour on the hour and every half hour during the summer months. Narrated bus tour: Adults--$2.75; Children--$1.25. Phone: (703) 697-2131. Arlington Cemetery Metro Stop.
	BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING 14th and C Streets, S.W. See how U.S. currency is printed. Tours Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Closed weekends, Federal holidays, and December 24 through January 4. Phone: (202) 622-2000.
	CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART 17th Street and New York Avenue. Open Monday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday evenings until 9:00 p.m. Closed Tuesdays and some holidays. Phone: (202) 639-1700.
	DUMBARTON OAKS 1703 32nd Street, N.W. Gardens open daily from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Museum open Tuesday through Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Both are closed on Federal holidays. Admission to the garden: Adults--$2.00; Senior Citizens & Children under 12--$1.00. Wednesdays, Senior Citizens--Free.
	FDR MEMORIAL Along Cherry Tree Walk on the Tidal Basin near National Mall, 900 Ohio Drive, S.W. Open 9:00 a.m. to midnight; Bookstore open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Christmas. Constructed of South Dakota red granite, decorated with engraved walls, waterfalls, pools and lavish gardens. The memorial is separated into four rooms representing FDR's four terms in office. Phone: (202) 426-6841 for information.
	FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION The FBI Building is currentlt closed for constuction and no tours are being given at this time. It is scheduled for reopening in the Fall of 2004. Phone: (202) FBI-3447.
	FORD'S THEATRE AND LINCOLN MUSEUM 10th Street between E and F Streets, N.W. Building is open every day of the year except Christmas from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., some Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Theatre may be closed because of rehearsals and Saturday matinees. Matinees are generally from September through June, though not always. The museum times are not affected by the rehearsals and matinees. Phone: (202) 426-6924.
	HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM 100 Raul Wallenberg Place, S.W. Open seven days a week from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. There are two ways to obtain tickets to the museum. You may stand in line for free, same-day tickets to the museum at the 14th Street entrance beginning at 10:00 am. Or, you may order advance tickets by calling Tickets.com at 1-800-400-9373. Phone: (202)488-0400.
	JEFFERSON MEMORIAL South bank of the Tidal Basin. Open 24 hours daily. At the Swan Boat house, you can rent a pedal boat to cruise the Basin. Phone: (202) 426-6822.
	JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Regular tours are conducted by Friends of the Kennedy Center volunteers daily from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visitors should go to the Hall of Nations, Parking level A. Congressional tour at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are made through your Congressional office. Phone: (202) 467-4600.
	KOREAN WAR VETERAN'S MEMORIAL West Potomac Park at French Avenue, on the South side of the Lincoln Memorial. Open 24 hours a day. For more information call (202) 426-6841.
	LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Madison Building, First Street and 101 Independence Avenue, S.E. Tours offered Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m., 11:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. The Library asks that groups over 10 people make a reservation for a special tour two months in advance. Phone: (202) 707-5000.
	LINCOLN MEMORIAL West Potomac Park at the foot of 23rd Street, N.W. Open 24 hours daily. Phone: (202) 426-6895.
	MOUNT VERNON Home of George Washington. Open to the public daily September through March from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. April through August. From November 1 through February the gates close at 4:00 p.m. Admission: Adults-$7.00; Senior Citizens-$6.00; Children 6-11-$3.00; Children 6 and under-Free. Special prices for certain school and youth groups. Phone: (703) 780-2000.
	NATIONAL AQUARIUM 14th Street between Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Tanks of fish, frogs, alligators, sharks, etc. Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except Christmas. Admission: Adults--$2.00, Senior Citizens and Children under 12--.75.
	NATIONAL ARCHIVES Pennsylvania Avenue between 7th & 9th Streets, N.W. See the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. during the summer months. Phone: (202) 501-5000.
	NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART 6th and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Christmas & New Year's Day. Sunday concerts are held at 7:00 p.m. in the West Garden Court from October through June. Phone: (202)737-4215.
	NATIONAL VISITORS CENTER 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. For detailed information on visitor services and tours, phone: (202) 789-7000.
	OCTAGON HOUSE 18th and New York Avenue, N.W. Architectural exhibits. Served as James Madison's White House following the destruction of the real White House by the British in 1814. The Treaty of Ghent was signed here, ending the War of 1812. Open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and weekends from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Closed Monday. The house is currently undergoing major restoration, so call before visiting. Phone: (202) 638-3105.
	PENTAGON Across the 14th Street Bridge in Virginia. Tours are currently being offered only to school groups, military groups, and friends and family of Pentagon personnel. Phone: (703) 695-1776. *Pentagon Metro Station.
	SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION For information, call (202) 357-1300.
	ANACOSTIA NEIGHBOORHOOD MUSEUM 2405 Martin Luther King Avenue, S.E.
	ARTS AND INDUSTRIES BUILDING 900 Jefferson Drive, S.W.
	FREER GALLERY OF ART Jefferson Drive 12th Street, S.W.
	HIRSHHORN MUSEUM & SCULPURE GARDEN Independence Avenue and 7th Street
	NATIONAL AIR & SPACE BUILDING Independence Avenue and 7th Street, S.W.
	NATIONAL GALLERY OF AFRICAN ART 950 Independence Avenue, S.W.
	National Museum of African Art -- 8th and G Streets, N.W.
	National Museum of American History -- 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.
	National Museum of Natural History -- 10th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.
	National Portrait Gallery -- 8th and F Streets, N.W.
	Renwick Gallery -- Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street, N.W.
	Sackler Gallery -- 1050 Independence Avenue, S.W.
	Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) -- 1000 Jefferson Drive, S.W. Hour: The museums are open daily, except Christmas, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.(Air & Space 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.) Extended summer hours are determined annually. *Smithsonian Metro Stop.
	STATE DEPARTMENT 2201 C Street, N.W. Tours are conducted on Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 2:45 p.m. Tours are by reservation only. Phone: (202) 647-3241. Foggy Bottom Metro Stop.
	SUPREME COURT First Street and Maryland Avenue, N.E. Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Federal holidays. Public lectures are conducted in the courtroom from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every hour on the half hour, except when court is in session. No tours are given during August. Phone: (202) 479-3000. *Capitol South Metro Stop.
	TOURMOBILE SERVICE The National Park Service has concessionaire-operated guided tourmobiles that travel from Capitol Hill to Arlington Cemetery and points in between with unlimited reboarding privileges the day of ticket purchase. Call for more information, rates, and tour hours. Phone: (202) 554-7950. Groups of 20 or more call (202) 479-3298.
	TREASURY DEPARTMENT 14 and C Street S.W. Exhibit of mint metals (also for sale). Hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Phone: (202) 874-3019.
	UNION STATION Massachusetts Avenue and North Capitol Street, N.E. on Senate side of Capitol Hill. Rail station celebrating its 80th anniversary in newly refurbished turn-of-the-century motif. Specialty shops, cinema, restaurants, and Amtrak's mid-Atlantic hub. Open 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Phone:(202) 289-1908. *Union Station Metro Stop.
	U.S. CAPITOL Capitol Hill. Tours conducted daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. beginning at the Rotunda. Closed Christmas, New Year's and Thanksgiving. Visit your Congressman or Senator for passes to the House of Representatives and Senate galleries. Phone: (202) 224-3121. *Capitol South Metro Stop.
	U.S. NAVAL OBSERVATORY 34th and Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Evening tours are available Monday evenings at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting.
	VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL Henry Bacon Drive and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Always open. Constructed of black granite to honor all Americans who served in the Vietnam War. As a special tribute to those who did not return, the names of more than 58,000 who gave their lives or who remain missing are inscribed in the Memorial's walls. The names are in chronological order. Phone: (202) 619-7222. *Foggy Bottom Metro Station.
	WASHINGTON MONUMENT On the Mall at 15th Street, N.W. Open daily April through Labor Day from 8:00 a.m. to midnight. September through March from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *Smithsonian Metro Stop.
	THE WHITE HOUSE 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Congressional ticket tours, available only through your Congressional office on a limited basis, run from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Group tours start at 7:45 a.m. Since the White House is occasionally closed for official events, it is recommended that visitors call in advance. Phone: (202) 456-7041 (taped recording) or (202) 456-2200. *McPherson Square Metro Station.
	WOLF TRAP FARM PARK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Virginia Route 7 near Vienna, Virginia. The nation's first National Park for the performing arts offers opera, symphonic music, pop concerts, jazz and ballet. Open during warm weather only. Price of admission varies depending on the program.
	ZOOLOGICAL PARK 3001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Grounds open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from September 16 through April 30 and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from May 1 through September 15. Buildings are open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the winter months and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the summer months. Phone: (202) 673-4821 or (202) 673-4717. *Woodley Park Metro Station