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The FBI encourages the American public to visit The FBI Experience—a public tour housed in the FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The tour recently added items to its existing 9/11 gallery and has enhanced its online presence for those who cannot visit in person.
“I wish everybody could visit The FBI Experience to learn more about this great agency and the people who are dedicated to making America safe,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “I especially encourage teachers to add The FBI Experience to any field trip to the nation’s capital.”
The tour highlights the Bureau and its mission to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Interactive multimedia exhibits, artifacts, and displays help explain the FBI’s operations and provide a glimpse into its more than 117 years of history.
The FBI Experience opened in 2017, the latest version of a tour reaching back to the late 1930s. Initially located in the Department of Justice, the tour was integrated into FBI Headquarters when it opened in 1975. The tour rivaled the White House in popularity among tourists.
The FBI Experience website provides detailed instructions on booking a tour. Visitors, including small groups, must schedule tours through their U.S. senators and representatives. Schools can schedule tours by sending an email to [email protected]. Tour reservations are required, and bookings must be made at least one month in advance of the visit.
