Take a Free Guided Tour
Free daily guided tours of the Kennedy Center Campus are given by Friends of the Kennedy Center volunteers, showcasing the historic events that led up to the establishment of the national cultural center that is also our nation's living memorial to President John F. Kennedy.
Campus tours are not available for the following holidays: New Years, July 4, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Through our tour options, which include Arts and Ideals: President John F. Kennedy Exhibition Highlights, the Kennedy Center Building, The REACH, or KC Campus Highlights, we invite you to explore our world-class venues and performance spaces, learn about the , engage with the stunning buildings and art of the REACH, and step into our permanent exhibition Arts and Ideals: President John F. Kennedy in the JFK Gallery.
Please note, access to some performance venues and campus spaces may not be available at the time of your visit.
Tour Information
Mon. - Fri. 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sat. & Sun. 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
last weekday tour departs at 4:30 p.m. and last weekend tour departs at 12:30 p.m.
Campus tours are not available for the following holidays: New Years, July 4, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
All tours of the Kennedy Center Campus start at the Tour Desk on Level A. Tours last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. For parties of 15 or more, please see Group Tours.
Group Tours
Whether you are a group of seniors, professionals, or friends, you can book a Campus group tour for your party of 15 or more. If your group would like to attend a performance to accompany your tour, visit kennedy-center.org/whats-on/group-sales. Our tour does not include information about campus rentals, catering or special event inquiries. For more information visit kennedy-center.org/rentals.
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Take a Virtual Tour on Google
Step through our spaces on your computer in our Google Arts & Culture virtual tour.
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Visitors Guide Brochure
Our Visitors Guide contains a self-guided tour of the campus, along with information on the amenties and services offered.