U.S. Supreme Court - Washington DC

U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States for all cases and controversies arising under the Constitution or laws of the United States.

The U.S. Supreme Court is located on First Street NE between East Capitol Street and Maryland Avenue, adjacent to the U.S. Capitol Building and the Library of Congress. Visitors may enter the building from the Plaza doors located on each side of the main steps. A wheelchair accessible ramp is located along Maryland Avenue on the left side of the building.

All visitors must pass through security screening before entering the building. During the months of March - June, visitors should anticipate longer wait times to enter the building due to larger crowds visiting Washington DC.

For your convenience, an ATM, public telephone (TTY/TDD), and vending machines are available on the Ground Floor. Public restrooms are located on the First and Ground Floors.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The U.S. Supreme Court is closed on Saturday, Sunday and Federal Holidays.

Parking

Keep in mind that there is very little public parking available near the Supreme Court. Two-hour metered street parking is found along the National Mall to the West of the Capitol. The nearest public parking facility is at Union Station.