About
The Supreme Court Building stands at 1 First Street NE in Washington, DC, and houses the highest court in the United States, the Supreme Court of the United States. It is a neoclassical building, and its marble columns are among the features most visitors notice first as they approach it.
What to see
- The marble columns that give the building its classical look
- The inscription Equal Justice Under Law, which is one of the building's best-known features
- The building's setting on First Street NE, close to the other federal buildings of the capital
As a monument, the building suits a short visit: a walk around the exterior, time to read the inscription, and a look at the columns from the street. Because it is the seat of the country's highest court, many people come to see it as a place of national significance rather than for a long tour.
Planning your visit
The building is in the center of Washington, DC, so it fits easily into a day of sightseeing among the city's monuments and government buildings. For current information on visiting the building, you can call the Supreme Court at +1-202-479-3000 before you go.
