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Architecture Tour featuring Edward Durell Stone and Steven Holl- This tour is designed to give an engaging exploration of the complementary and contrasting construction and design elements of the architectures of Edward Durell Stone and Steven Holl for the Kennedy Center Campus.

This tour is only available to parties of 10 or less and must be requested 2 weeks in advance. Please see  to place your request.

Please note, access to some performance venues and campus spaces may not be available at the time of your visit. 

KC Campus Highlights - Experience an overview of the dramatic and historic performance venues of the original Kennedy Center building, a stop at the new Arts and Ideals: President John F. Kennedy exhibition space in the JFK Gallery, and the creative, state-of-the-art spaces of the REACH.

Please note, access to some performance venues and campus spaces may not be available at the time of your visit.

Kennedy Center Building - An intriguing tour of the original Edward Durell Stone building, featuring exclusive access to performance venues, private reception lounges, and special artworks. This tour ends at the new performance exhibition Arts and Ideals: President John F. Kennedy, which explores how the arts infused and informed the Kennedy presidency through video, photos, artifacts, and the latest in digital technology.

Please note, access to some performance venues and campus spaces may not be available at the time of your visit.

The REACH - An adventurous tour through the Steven Holl expansion and 4.6 acre park. Within its 3 light-filled pavilions of rehearsal studios, classrooms and flexible-use venues, the KC’s commitment to nurturing the boldest and brightest in performing arts is in full view.

Please note, access to some performance venues and campus spaces may not be available at the time of your visit.

Health and Safety at the Kennedy Center - Get the latest information before your visit at kennedy-center.org/visit/health-safety.

Foreign Language - KC Campus tours are offered in the following languages, subject to tour guide availability: French, Italian, Mandarin, Russian, and Spanish. To request a foreign language tour with at least two weeks’ advance notice, please email [email protected].

All KC Campus tours are wheelchair accessible and assistive listening devices are available at the tour desk. To request sign language interpretation, audio description, or an accommodation not mentioned, please contact the Accessibility Office at least 2 weeks in advance of the tour at [email protected] or 202-416-8727.

Arts and Ideals: President John F. Kennedy Exhibition Highlights - an overview of the exhibit that journeys through Kennedy's presidency, where visitors experience his passion for the arts that promoted American culture and democracy across the nation and around the world. (20 min) Take some time while visiting the exhibit and experience one of our scavenger hunts, copies for each found at each entrance. Options include: Pre-school to elementary (2-9 years old) featuring photos and objects found throughout the exhibit: Middle school (10-13 years old) a deeper dive in the exhibit with this educational scavenger hunt featuring President Kennedy’s impact on the arts and ideals at the Kennedy Center: and Young Adults gives you an in-depth look at the four main themes in this exhibit: Art and Democracy, Social Change, The White House, and Art and Culture (30-45 min)