The People's House will open at 10am on Monday, April 13, 2026 due to an event. The White House History Shop will be open regular business hours from 9am-5pm.

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Field Trips & Youth Groups

Immerse your students in White House History with a field trip to The People’s House, located in the heart of Washington, DC, just steps from the National Mall and Smithsonian museums. 

We are pleased to welcome K-12 school groups, homeschool groups, and extracurricular groups for on-site visits to our educational museum. There are two ways to experience The People's House. Choose the visit type that works best for you and your students.

Field trips are scheduled on a first come, first served basis and must be booked 6 weeks in advance. All field trips are free of cost.

Guided Tour + Classroom Experience

The People's House offers facilitated field trips for K-12 groups of 10-35 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during the school year. If your group exceeds 35, we can schedule multiple sessions in the same day or over several days. Book a 60-90 minute experience led by a Field Trip Educator.

Self-Guided Experience

The People's House welcomes K-12 student and youth groups for 60 minute self-guided visits. Reserve a time for your group to experience our exhibits.

Student Exhibit Guide

Our Executive Exploration resource can help your students prepare, navigate, and reflect on their experience at The People’s House. This guide is designed for middle school students and can be printed or accessed digitally.

K-12 Education: Resources and Programs

Discover and share the rich history of the White House through the White House Historical Association’s K-12 education resources, programs, and partnerships found here. These offerings cover a wide range of topics throughout United States history.

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