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Supreme Court of the United States

A marble temple behind the Capitol with 'Equal Justice Under Law' over its door. Hear arguments in session or a lecture in the courtroom on other days.

Official Website
Photo: Joe Ravi · CC BY-SA 3.0
Open
Weekdays; check the website
Price
Free
Time Needed
1 hour
Address
1 First St NE, Washington, DC 20543Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
Capitol South or Union Station.

Why Go

Lines for oral arguments form early, between October and April. On non-argument days, courtroom lectures and exhibits are open, and the spiral staircases are a highlight.

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