Spring Garden & House Tour


The annual Spring Garden and House Tour is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 12 and 13. This is a change from previously announced dates. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. until 12 noon and again from 2 until 5 p.m. Sunday hours are 1 until 5 p.m. Visitors are admitted if in line by the ending times indicated. No tickets are required, nor are group reservations accepted. The line forms at the southeast gate, located at E Street and East Executive Avenue.

Visitors view the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, South Lawn, Children's Garden, Rose Garden, and the State Floor rooms of the White House. Military bands entertain on the lawn. Photographs are permitted on the grounds, but not in the Rose Garden nor inside the White House. In case of inclement weather, the garden portion is canceled but self-guided tours of the house continue.