The White House and President's Park - National Park Directory

Crowds of people populate the White House South Lawn on a sunny day with the White House in view

Visitors explore the South Grounds of the White House during the 2026 White House Spring Garden Tours

Three people doing landscape work in a park, with the North Portico of the White House visible

Traditional Trades Advancement Program interns work alongside the National Park Service to maintain Lafayette Park

VIew of the South Lawn with South Fountain and Washington Monument visible

The White House Grounds

Andrew Jackson Statue and view of North Side of the White House

The General Andrew Jackson equestrian statue and surrounding cannons located in Lafayette Park

The U.S. Marine Band performs in front of the White House at the 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll

White House model and exhibit cases inside the visitor center

You can take a virtual tour inside the White House as well as view items on display from the White House collection in the White House Visitor Center.

Crowds in foreground watch a performance on the stage before the National Christmas Tree at night.

Matthew West performs at the 2025 National Christmas Tree Lighting, Dec. 4, 2025, at the White House and President’s Park.

Photos: National Park Service

About The White House and President’s Park

The White House is owned by the American people and stewarded by the National Park Service. It is more than the President's residence; it is a site for protests and national discourse about what it means to be American. As one of the most iconic sites in the country, the White House and President's Park seeks to tell the stories of all people who have lived, worked, and visited.

Quick Facts

State District of Columbia

State Code DC

Weather The Washington, DC, area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Precipitation averages 2-4” monthly, year-round. The warmest months are…

Location & Map

The White House and President’s Park is located in District of Columbia.

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Operating Hours

The White House Visitor Center

Wednesday 7:30AM - 4:00PM

Monday 7:30AM - 4:00PM

Thursday 7:30AM - 4:00PM

Sunday 7:30AM - 4:00PM

Tuesday 7:30AM - 4:00PM

Friday 7:30AM - 4:00PM

Saturday 7:30AM - 4:00PM

Activities

Arts and Culture Live Music Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Junior Ranger Program Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

The White House is located in downtown Washington, DC, directly north of the Washington Monument. The park boundaries are between 17th and 15th Streets NW on the east and west and between Constitution Ave NW and H St NW on the north and south. The nearest Metro stations are Farragut North/South, McPherson Square, and Federal Triangle. The park visitor center is located at 15th St. & Pennsylvania Ave.

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Contact & Address

Address 1450 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20230

Phone 2022081631

Email presidents_park@nps.gov

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Things To Do

Silver Line - DC Metro

Step off the Silver Line to take a walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island, or sight see from the steps of…

Blue Line - DC Metro

From the National Mall and Memorial Parks to the Mount Vernon Trail, travel the Blue Line to see what the…

Red Line - DC Metro

Embrace the outdoors, explore interactive exhbits and stand where history happened by taking the Red Line to visit some of…

Go sightseeing at President's Park

Every president except George Washington has called the White House and its surrounding grounds his place of work, rest, and…

Immerse yourself in the national park the President of the United States calls home. Hear stories of the presidents and…

Explore the White House Visitor Center

Explore interactive exhibits, discover historic White House treasures, watch a free film, and get to know the White House as…

The next best thing to going inside the White House, the White House Visitor Center is a free, no-hassle alternative…

Visitor Centers

White House Visitor Center

Visitors can explore an interactive touchscreen tour of the White House, view over 90 artifacts from the White House collection, shop at the White House…

Hours: The White House Visitor Center is located at 1450 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW and contains artifacts, an information desk, retail, and a 14 minute film.