The 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will arrive Friday, 11/22. Lighting Ceremony 12/3. Details.
Architect of the Capitol employees are responsible for the care and preservation of more than 300 works of art, architectural elements, landscape features and more.
Browse our pieces below or learn more about the artists, collections and subjects.
President's Room Chandelier
This bronze chandelier provides light for the President's Room of the U.S. Capitol.
Princeton, 1783
In the summer of 1783 Congress moved to Princeton, New Jersey, where it met in Nassau Hall of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University).
Progress of Civilization Pediment
The Progress of Civilization features figures that represent the early days of America along with the diversity of human endeavor.
Quotations and Inscriptions
A list of some of the quotations and inscriptions found in the buildings on Capitol Hill.
Raoul Wallenberg Bust
Raoul Wallenberg was a Swedish humanitarian who worked at his country's legation in Budapest during World War II and used his diplomatic status to save the lives of tens of thousands of Jews threat
Relief Portrait Plaques of Lawgivers
The Relief Portraits of Lawgivers depict historical figures noted for their work in establishing the principles that underlie American law.
