Self-Guided Field Trips

Students must be supervised at all times. The required chaperone ratios per grade level are:

K-4: 1 adult for every 5 students

5-12: 1 adult for every 10 students

Field trips are scheduled on a first come, first served basis and must be booked at least 6 weeks in advance. The People's House is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Last entrance time for the day is 4:00 PM (or 1 hour before closing). On occasion, The People’s House might be closed for special events and pre-scheduled maintenance.

If you no longer plan to visit, please email TPHreservations@whha.org so we can release your reserved timeslot.

Groups arriving by school or charter bus can drop off and pickup at 17th and G St NW. There is no on-site parking for private cars or buses.

The closest Metro stops are Farragut North (Red) and Farragut West (Blue, Orange, and Silver).

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When you arrive, please send your primary contact to the Visitor Services Desk to alert Visitor Services staff of your arrival.

Please leave bags, backpacks, food, water bottles, and other belongings on the bus.

All visitors will go through mandatory security screening upon entry.

Only water is permitted at The People’s House, but should be in a closed container (water bottle, thermos, etc.) We encourage groups to take a snack break or eat lunch in Lafayette Park, directly across the street from the White House. In the case of inclement weather, there is a food court at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center at 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW.

Food or water needed for medical reasons is permitted inside The People’s House.

The People's House is fully wheelchair accessible. We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all visitors. Please note any other specific accommodations on the request form.