• ​​​​​​The Inauguration swearing-in ceremony will be held at the U.S. Capitol on Monday, January 20, and is managed by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC). Members of Congress receive a limited set of viewing area tickets to distribute, most of which are for a standing area.
• We recommend contacting your Member of Congress to request tickets!
• If you do not receive a ticket, visitors can still view the Inaugural ceremonies from many locations on the National Mall where tickets are not required.

Please contact Heritage Events. We'll do our best to accommodate your guests.

Road access will be limited throughout Washington, D.C. We do not recommend driving and encourage you to walk, bike, or use the Metro.

Attire for both days of the Open House is casual. 

Bags may not exceed 12"x14"x5". Please see full list of prohibited items below. You will not be allowed entry if you bring a prohibited item or bag exceeding the size restrictions.

Prohibited items: Aerosols, alcohol, ammunition, animals (other than service animals), backpacks, roller bags, suitcases, banners, signs, explosives of any kind, firearms, glass, knives, blades, or other sharp objects, laser lights and laser pointers, Leatherman or other similar tools, mace and/or pepper spray, noisemakers, spray containers, strollers, toy guns, weapons of any kind, and any other objects that may pose a security threat based on the discretion of Heritage security