Ever wonder what it takes to be in the FBI? Find out at The FBI Experience.
Plan your visit
Tours times:
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed federal holidays
Location:
FBI Headquarters
935 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C., 20535
Tours must be booked in advance.
Large groups are welcome, including school field trips.
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Live The FBI Experience from the comfort of your home by exploring videos and stories. Teachers are also encouraged to use these materials for educational purposes.
History of The FBI Experience
In 1937, the FBI tour was the face of the FBI when FBI Headquarters was located in the Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C. When the J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building opened in 1975, the tour moved to the new building and quickly became a highlight for visitors to the nation’s capital.
However, due to security concerns following the events of Sept. 11, 2001, the tour closed. Repurposing artifacts and information from the old tour, the FBI opened the Education Center in 2008 to provide an opportunity for new employees and law enforcement partners to learn more about the Bureau and its work.
In 2014, the FBI launched a pilot program that opened the Education Center to the public. This allowed the Bureau the opportunity to tell its story—including its history, capabilities, and ideas for the future—to a wider audience.
The Education Center closed in 2016 so the FBI could make way for a new, revitalized tour that explores the FBI and its mission to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. The FBI Experience opened its doors to the American people on July 10, 2017, and has quickly become a popular site for visitors to Washington, D.C.
