Information here about tours, directions, what you need to get in, and instructions about testifying at hearings.

The historic John A. Wilson Building houses the Executive Office of the Mayor and the Council of the District of Columbia. As DC's City Hall, the building is open to the public, and we encourage the city's residents and visitors to take a tour of the building and sit in on the legislative process.

LOCATION
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC
*Directly across the street from Freedom Plaza (at the corner of 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue)

HOURS
9:00AM - 5:30PM, Monday through Friday.  Closed on holidays.

GUIDED TOURS
Free, guided tours of the Wilson Building begin on the first floor, in the main foyer of the building.  All visitors enter the foyer through the main entrance of the building located on Pennsylvania Avenue. Tours last approximately 45 minutes, and are given each day from 10:00AM - 2:30PM.

If you are interested in planning a tour for a school group or other youth organization, pease complete a Tour Request Form.  All tour requests must be submitted at least seven business days before the proposed tour date.  For any other questions regarding tours, please contact the Council’s Office of Youth Programs at (202)724-8161

WILSON BUILDING POLICIES

All areas of the Wilson Building are smoke free.

Strollers are permitted.

Service animals are allowed.

During your visit, help preserve the Wilson Building’s statues and other works of art.  Enjoy looking at them, but please do not touch.

SECURITY POLICIES

Before entry into the building, visitors are screened by a magnetometer, and all items that are permitted inside the building are screened by an x-ray device. 

The following items are strictly prohibited:

• Any bag larger than 14" wide x 13" high x 4" deep
• Aerosol containers
• Any pointed object (i.e., knitting needles, letter openers) Note: pens and pencils are permitted.
• Cans and bottles
• Electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or devices
• Food or beverages of any kind
• Guns, replica guns, ammunition, and fireworks
• Knives of any size
• Mace and pepper spray
• Non-aerosol spray (prescriptions for medical needs are permitted)
• Razors and box cutters