First and East Capitol Streets, NE
Washington, D.C. 20543

"Equal Justice Under Law" is the promise on the portals of the Supreme Court building.

The U.S. Supreme Court is open to the public Monday through Friday, except holidays, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Free public lectures are scheduled each day that the Court is open and not hearing oral argument. These lectures are presented at 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. The lectures usually last 25 minutes. Reservations are not required and are not accepted. For more information call (202) 479-3499.

Courtroom seats are available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis when the Court is in session, which runs generally from early October through April.