Much To Do In May  Photo courtesy of the Architect of the Capitol Tours of the Capitol Grounds resume in May. Explore the beautiful Capitol Grounds on a guide-led tour. Learn about the legacy of the father of American landscape architecture Frederick Law Olmsted and how his vision for the Capitol Grounds is preserved. This tour is offered Monday-Saturday at 1 p.m. No passes are necessary and please meet your guide at the entrance of the Capitol Visitor Center. In addition to the Capitol Grounds tour, join the Capitol Visitor Center throughout May for in-person and virtual programs that will inform, involve and inspire visitors. Specialty Tours Same-day passes for these guide-led specialty tours are available at the South Information Desk on the lower level. https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/visit/special-tours-and-activities Halls of the Senate - Explore the beautifully decorated corridors of the Senate wing of the Capitol in this intimate look at the work of Italian-born artist Constantino Brumidi. Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Votes for Women - Uncover the stories of the women, both notable and unheralded, who set the stage for equality, fought for suffrage and advocated for the rights of the generations that followed. Monday-Friday at noon.
Indigenous Peoples in Capitol Art - The Capitol's art collection and the way America sees its Indigenous peoples have evolved over time. Consider and discuss some of the changes on our newest tour. Monday-Friday at 1 p.m.
Heroes of Civil Rights - Meet Americans whose extraordinary actions changed the course of U.S. civil rights history. Monday-Friday at 3 p.m.
 Educational Programs and Activities https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/event-calendar Curator Connections - Join one of our curators to explore highlights of our museum Exhibition Hall. May 2 and May 30 at 11 a.m.
ArtiFACTS - Discover the story behind an artifact or document on display in Exhibition Hall. May 4, 9, 11, 18, 23, 25, 28 at 11 a.m.
Amending the Constitution - Join us to look at the history of passing and ratifying amendments to the Constitution. Wednesdays at 1 p.m. We will not present this program on May 17.
Seen on Screen - Connecting history with film, this 30-minute program uses motion pictures to highlight key moments in U.S. History. Fridays at 11 a.m. We will not present this program on May 19.
Virtual Tours https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/virtual-tours Can't make it to Washington D.C.? Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a live, virtual tour of the historic rooms of the Capitol. | 
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