Just awesome. Washington DC is just one of the best place to visit. Museums, historical places. I loved the place where Martin Luther King gave his speech i have a dream. Everyone should visit this place. Trust me its worth it!!

The Supreme Court of the United States is a breathtaking monument worth a visit. The large colonnades present an imposing view. The tour to the courts is something no one should miss. Centuries of history preserved carefully for posterity. The entry is free and worth every minute you chose to invest in there. A must visit for every tourist visiting Washington DC. This place is accessible through the hop on hop off bus tours too.

Beautiful location. The architecture is amazing, a very nice walk. There are tons of granite benches located in the corners, near the mini gardens. The place wasnt packed at all, we were able to walk freely up and down the steps aswell. Very nice location to check out if youre a tourist!

We missed the oral arguments but still got to tour the ground. Its the very center of the interpretation of our most important laws and I got the feeling of awe entering here. Many great social decisions were made here. Decisions that make me very proud of the direction we can get to and not the direction we left behind. Even got myself a nice coin from the store.

The building is remarkable. The only downfall is that you can not enter the premise.

Great place to see in person. No guide needed to see the outside, not sure about the inside. Nice mellow walk around the surrounding grounds as well.

It will be a quick visit and usually tagged on following a trip to the Capitol Visitors Center and Library of Congress. The Court is well worth a visit though, there is an informative display as you enter, and the building itself is extremely impressive, even if the court room itself seems in some ways modest when compared to the rest of the building.Numerous pictures of judges and some worthy snaps to be taken on the steps as you exit.

So we didn’t make it for an oral argument, but there was still lots to see and do. There’s an exhibit on the main level with lots of history on the building and the justices. You can go to the second level and enter the court room and gawk at the high ceilings and important furniture. At certain times of the day you’ll be able to listen to a lecture while sitting in the public seating area. Cool place to visit.

I’ve been coming to the outside of SCOTUS for years as a place for silent reflection. But never have I gone inside. Wow! What an amazing building.It’s remarkable to me that this 3rd Branch of US Government was totally overlooked when the US Capitol was built.The Court had to use dark old basement rooms and former senate chambers for decades! (See attached photos)And finally when the land and funding was given to this 3rd Co-Equal Branch, it got buried behind the Capitol structure and the mall. Not a prominent placement like the Whitehouse or Congress.

Gorgeous architecture. Very informative museum style displays Highly recommend for families. Impressive sculptures and portrait paintings of justices. High quality food in the cafe

I had never seen my wife so happy! Shes absolutely fascinated with the Supreme Court system and was really excited to see the inside. So much history, and we even had the opportunity to have a speaker walk us through how everything works. Its free of charge so feel free to walk right in!

A beautiful and awe inspiring event and place.

Amazing architecture! I absolutely enjoyed my visit! Even though there is a partial government shutdown I saw no signs of trash or negligence here. It wasnt crowded so it made for some really good pictures to be taken. Such a cool place to go and visit!

I love the outside it’s so inspiring to see the Supreme Court in action, they post hearing times and you can sit in to a court decision.

I love this place.All my homies love this place!

Definitely worth seeing at sunset. Beautiful architecture that represents this important institution.

This is the heart of the judicial branch of the US government. The tour of the chamber was interesting and informative. Amazing to sit in the chamber and know how much history has taken place there. There are a lot of great exhibits on the first floor. The cafeteria is even pretty good; I recommend the roast beef sandwich. If you are in DC you need to visit the Spreme Cout Building.

Courtroom lectures are informative (go upstairs for line to courtroom), and it is worth the visit for the architecture and history.

Beautiful structure.. Walking distance from Capitol hill

The entire building reeks of weed, and its impossible to hear a case for yourself!I will never come back!

I didn’t get a chance to see the Supreme Court from the inside. I only saw it from the outside but the whole structure is breathtaking. It’s across the U.S. Capitol building and next to the Library of Congress. You can take pictures in front of it and on the stairs. I do hope I can come back one day to go inside and get a tour.

Nothing against the justices or our system of law, but unless you are really into legal history or are involved in a case they are hearing, you can skip this one and just enjoy the architecture from the outside. The visitor center features text heavy displays and cases with antique legal apparel and letters. Its says you need to be quiet, but there were plenty of yelling children. You may need to wait outside to go in, so bring your sunglasses because the marble is super white and reflective. They seriously must pressure wash this constantly. There was a tour, so I only got to see the courtroom from the door. Its what you would expect. Get the legal professional in your life a set of Supreme Court Christmas ornaments from the past 10 years or a novelty foam gavel in the gift shop. Grab a bite at the cafeteria or from the only vending machine in the area.

It is a great learning corridors for the masses to know how justice is important to a decent society. Everyone should visit this museum of law and justice as how America has been developed and how women entered into the domain of justice.

If the court is sitting and you can attend a hearing, it is amazing. Even if court is not in session and even if the courtroom is inaccessible, it is still a magnificent building with a storied history.

Nice hotel, great staff, the bed was comfortable, the only downside to the hotel was the pool is consistently closed for conferences. The location is good also and taxi availability is excellent. Anyway, thanks!

Amazing experience, would absolutely recommend visiting

Worth a quick stop before your Capitol tour

I like the architecture, especially the columns. We just walked around the outside, I dont think you need to go inside.

If you go, it’s for the beauty of the building. I wish there was more in the history of the court

Nice building and beautiful interior it may look dark in dingy but there is marble everywhere including the stairs in floor. They have a gift shop that is down a corner in a small room and it was decent, they also have a cafe but it’s very small. The tour wasn’t that great it’s more of like they are teaching you about it you can’t even get into where the judge sits you can only sit in the visitors area but the room was big.

Amazing structure. I enjoyed the law depictions on the massive doors. Went on a holiday so I couldn’t go inside. The facilities and grounds were all empty and it was so peaceful. Going on a holiday is the best for outdoor pictures, not many people are walking around to mess up the clean shots. It’s sort of like you own the place for a day.

I found a little closet in the supreme justices room and living there is great. Ive been living there for 5 years and they have great room service.

It is a great architectural preservation. It’s an iconic building with mesmerizing interior.

The third article the United States Constitution is the foundation for the Judiciary Branch. Accordingly the Supreme Court of the United States is often the court of last resort. Any historian would be hard pressed to write a history of this republic without several chapters about the importance that this august body has played in the history of the United States of America. The decisions from Marbury v. Madison, Loving v. Virginia, Roe v. Wade, Brown v. Board of Education,Bush v Gore, Citizens United, and Obergefell v. Hodges have been hugely consequential. Therefore, a visit to the United States Supreme Court is highly adviseable.

The highest court of the land is open to tourists. Visiting hours are normal business hours. While they have a gift shop and a cafeteria, you are not allowed to take photos or video (for logical security reasons). Surprisingly, this building only dates to 1935, and before then, the Supreme Court had no home of its own (meeting in the Capitol and various other locations prior to the opening of this building).It is actually possible to attend Court, that is, watch oral argument before the 9 Supremes (seating available on a first-come, first seated basis).

This is one of the places in Washington where the guards are decent human beings. I find that those patrolling other sites, like the White House, can be condescending and rude. But here, if youre lugging a few backpacks with you, they do their job very courteously - they come over to figure out who you are, while making friendly small talk. The conversation lasts long enough for them to figure out whether or not youre up to no good, and then they wish you well and move along.A+This is, of course, a beautiful building and well worth your time to visit. An awful lot of very important history has gone down in this building, and you should take the time to visit.

Building is nice but a couple of the judges are cronies

Great place to see

This review is for attending the oral arguments. The exhibition inside is very small but informative, and is worth a short visit if youre in the area.For attending oral arguments, my recommendation is do NOT do it.Attending an oral argument is very popular these days even for relatively boring technical cases, so if youre not in line by 5:15am or earlier you are at serious risk of not getting in. Between 7:30 and 8am, only the first 50 people in line are given passes to attend the days oral arguments which start at 10am. The remainder of the line then waits until about 9:30am at which point you can either remain in the main line and hope that enough people leave so you can attend the next case or you can go to a new line allowing 3-minute visits of the oral argument.There are so many pain points in this process that I very strongly discourage dealing with it; you get the impression that the Supreme Court implicitly discourages attending oral argument based on the lack of information provided and general indifference in their process.For one, even if you are in the first 50 group, youll be waiting 4+ hours -- 2+ hours in the cold and then another 2+ hours for the first oral argument starting at 10am -- and youll be tired from spending so many hours waiting.If you miss the cut for 50 people, then you are stuck with two bad options. The 3-minute viewing lets you see the court in session behind a silk curtain and the time is so brief that you dont get much exposure to anything of value for all your time waiting; only about twenty people get this access anyway. Alternatively, if you are not among the very first people in the second line (Id say anyone behind 3 is at very high risk of not getting in), then you have almost no shot of getting in and will have to wait until 11am to learn that you waited 5+ hours for nothing. Even then, if you luckily get in you will be tired from the cold, early morning, and long hours waiting. Adding to this pain, no Supreme Court staff provides any guidance! I saw people waiting hours in the second line who were so far back that they would never have a chance to enter, yet no one said anything to them causing at least 100 people to unnecessarily waste hours of their time.

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I thought the building was cool. The exhibit I felt could be brought to life a little more.

Great building, the inside is interesting, really liked the movie and the court room.

Not always a big fan of their rulings.

Such an impressive building! As I sat here looking at it and taking some pictures, I thought about how the Justices should be required to walk up those steps each morning and back down them in the evening when they leave. I understand theres security risks, but entering through tunnels and going through elevators to their offices seems to take away accountability to the people for their decisions. I also think if they walk out those front doors and down the steps, maybe theyll have more opportunity to gaze out at the Capitol and Washington Monument and be reminded of what we founded this great Country on, and the morals and values that are represented in the Constitution and Bill of Rights. To have Ginsburg saying that she wouldnt look to the US Constitution if she was to draft a new one, is a travesty for a member of our Supreme Court. Her job is to uphold and defend the Constitution and the people, not to slice and dice it to fit the current waves of popular culture that comes and goes.

An impressive building

If you walk across the street you will see things that can only be seen here . You definitely gotta check this out while you are in D.C.

Your Honor, Please help us!!! We are just looking freedom and the way to safe our life. My father( from Nicaragua) is in Lousiana, he has almost 6 month in detention for God please help him.

Im not allowed to bring an emu. i say that thats bull, and emus should be allowed. its my emotional support dog, why cant i bring him in?

Magnificent Building with so much history being made inside - past & present, its hard not to just sit and wonder about all that has happened in there over the years. And all that will happen in the future and our childrens future... God Bless America and All it Stands For.The Supreme Court Building is closed on weekends and federal holidays. The building is open to the public Monday - Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

I give four stars because this is an established court of law, 5 stars would be allowed if you didnt support the allocation of military budget towards the border wall.

Make sure you join the free lecture given inside the building. The volunteer will take you into this highest court of the Land and give a 30 minute long introduction of the courts history. It is an amazing experience!

Amazing place

This was perhaps the best part of my DC experience. The courtroom is open to the public and there are lectures every hour, which highlight what the Supreme Court does and how it functions. During my 5 day trip I visited the Supreme Court on two separate occasions because the building is so beautiful, so much history has taken place there, and the exhibits on the main floor are quite interesting. If you have time, I would definitely add this to the list of places to visit.

I am glad we have them,good job guys

If youre planning to see an argument - dont. You basically have to camp the night before as they only let 50 people in for the first argument (which they dont tell you on the website). If youre #51 or #52 in line you MIGHT make it into the second argument, but that means youll be waiting in line until 11:15am. I showed up at 5:40am and was #57. There is very little to no communication with when and how many people they let in. I did not make it in. Wasted the whole morning. Even if I had made it in, I dont think it would have been worth waiting 5.5 hours in the cold. Crazy how its 2019 and the system to see our Supreme Court in action is wait in line for five hours and well only let 50 people in. Great system weve got (sarcasm).

Whaddya know, another American National monument that doesnt post its actual hours. Yes, the building is open until 5, but if you actually want to go onto a courtroom (you know, the whole reason you go), you have to not only be there, but be upstairs by 3:15pm (15 minute before the final 3:30pm time) or youll have the pleasure of getting to stand well outside the courtroom, behind a velvet rope, where you can peer through the doorway at what looks like, maybe two visible chairs. Youd think theyd get one of the many guard standing around guarding the empty areas to, I dont know, stand in the courtroom, so people can actually see what they came to see.

Im making this review only so i can be the 666th person to write a review on the supreme court of the united states :)

Very nice

Will they help me I need it My dad is so abusev

Beautiful building, amazing architecture. Easy to get in to and make your way around on your own time.

Beautiful architecture simply amazing when lit at night.

Make sure you visit ALL branches of government and reward yourself with a trip to the Supreme Court. Ive never stood amid such tremendous pillars - and the great expanse of the interior drives home the importance of the court.Last lecture is at 3:30. We missed it by 20 minutes - dont make the same mistake.Everything youd expect in the Supreme Court edifice of the U.S.A.

Because justice system beautiful thing on this planet

One of the most beautiful buildings in the District.

Impressive architecture, lots of real marble and apparently no air conditioning, and still cool.Spiral staircase my favorite bit to stare at.Incredibly friendly place: like in all places in Washington you have to go through security, but they do no ask for real ID or ask you to leave food and drinks out, unlike the Capitol; without previous booking you can queue for an half an hour lecture (I did, and leaned a lot... not native, definitely not in my curriculum) and in the weeks when the court is in session you can go in for a whole session, one hour, or for a sneak peak, admittedly some of the popular cases will be hard to get to see with people queuing overnight.

To be in the place where so much history of the shaping of our nation has taken place is amazing

Nice place to visit but make sure you don’t show up 10 mins before closing or the staff won’t let you in. They do not care and do not do any favors at all. Way too strict and not understanding. They don’t care about your happiness at all. I told the security that my flight was leaving tomorrow morning and he had no sympathy. No reaction or care in the world. All I wanted to do was go to the gift shop because I forgot to go earlier. Guess I’ll have to go when I come back (years from now). So sad.

5 stars for the beautiful and eye catching building and the great photo-ops. Must be quite an experience to be here when decisions on landmark cases are announced.

One of the prettiest building in DC.

Equal judicial report the world is same

Supreme version of court lacks sour cream.

There are many exhibits and a great Cafe.

An institution for the ages. No we cannot always agree with all their decisions or reasons, but they work very well together across ideological lines, the justices ask some great questions, and they set precedents for American life. Once they decide a case, thats it. I mean yes God is the ultimate judge of mankind but when it comes to civil law in this country we have to look at the Supreme Court for the last word. Voter ID would be an example. The Bible says nothing about voter ID, but when the Supreme Court upheld Indianas version of it in 2008, it said to states you can do this. They debate the cases with civility and honor. Plus their building is incredible.

Nice learning about sarah o conner. The lecture was just a info about the judicial system plus we got to sit in the supreme court. See the spiral staircase. Look at the different meanings of the the statues and how its related to the judicial system. Beautiful artwotwork on the walls. I wonder if they shampoo the original carpet.the officers seem to be pretty incompetent didnt even know where india avenue was when i adked

While most things in Washington are larger than life, this is one of the most unassuming, small places I have been. Interesting in that is the true seat of power in our balance of government, the only federal branch and judicial level that is for life (or until the justice decides to voluntarily retire). The bookstore is out of this world for anyone interested in law or the legal process. To learn more about this place, I recommend going to law school, passing the bar, and then being admitted to practice here. Your ego will thank you.

One of my favorite buildings in DC for more than just what it represents. For its beauty and greatness, it still comes across as unassuming, which I love. Its right across from the back side of the US Capitol Building and lit up at night, its magical. Plus its fun to see protesters flock here. Also, oral arguments are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-seated basis. Make sure theyre in session if you go!

They always have a job well done.

I was arrested here, I got 20 years for nothing. NOTHING!But I STILL went to jail. If there were negative stars, this would get a -100.Terrible service, and I didn’t get to the jail for 4 hours. Improve your budget to help your convicts. Please don’t visit if accused of crime!!

They do a decent job i wish they were at work a little more often. They really think hard during deliberations and consider what outcome is best for the people. I like how they mostly do not vote on party lines and vote what is in the constitution. The addition of goursuch makes the court even better

We really enjoyed our short 45 visit. We started with the video, which goes in a loop on two rooms and then followed it by one of the docent lectures inside the Supreme Court Room. The times of the lectures can be found on the top floor, where the line starts forming. You cannot take pictures inside the room but you can get a good picture just from the outside, zooming in. Spoiler alert: Its quite small, but the ceilings are very high.

This is the highest court system i’ve ever been to kinda crazy

I was told this was a prestigious place and the coffee was wonderful. Truthfully, I you get a better latte at McDonalds. The only reason I didnt give it 3 stars is because they had hot stoppers.

Theres not really too much to see here unless you catch a case, which I wasnt able to do. There are galleries of information and history which are interesting, but theyre not very kid-friendly and a young child would quickly get bored. However, the architecture is really amazing, and you can take pictures of it, which is nice. All in all, this is a good place to visit, but more of a quick-walkthrough type of visit unless you see a case, and definitely not the place for young children.

Best place to know and learn

This place sucks, you’re better off going to the stamp museum.

This is a place where so much of American History has occurred.The exterior is amazing and inside is pretty incredible as well. You can sit in the court room (as long as the Supreme Court isnt in session) or wander the incredible hallways that are open to the public.Downstairs theres all sorts of incredible exhibits and some eating options.Overall its another must see when visiting Washington, DC.

It wasnt that much color in the building but there was food so I guess it was coo.

They put me in jail, for 7 years. not fun.

This is where corruption starts

The customer service was terrible and the burgers tasted like paper and grease

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Its so wonderful i wish i could go there someday :)

Justice for all.... in particular for those members of congress who cant seem to do their job due to political ambitions.

I havent paid my taxes in 15 years

Anyone studying law...this is an outstanding experience, went for an oral argument for a case I did my capstone on and the experience was well worth it. The building is beautiful and filled with history. I highly recommend anyone to go.

The most pivotal part of the worlds most powerful country. Without this building, the common folk of America would have little to no rights, the greedy hands of corporations would be uncontrolled. To this building, I owe all freedoms to. The only reason one can truly feel American is because of our safety that this court stands up for, no matter who you are, this place and the people who work here are the real protectors of everyday life.

I didnt get to go inside, but the exterior architecture is amazing.#travelformortals

I am thoroughly disappointed in this place. I travelled all the way from California to go here to cop the new SS18 drop, (specifically the supreme x vans glow in the dark sk8-high sneaker) and was turned away, saying I was in the wrong place. AT LEAST GIVE ME A STICKER FOR CHRISTS SAKE I FLEW ALL THE WAY TO THE SUPREME STORE IN WASHINGTON AND GOT NOTHING!!!!!

An icon of equality and justice for all!

A relatively small building with a small museum in the basement. It was interesting to see everything but its only a quick visit unless you sit in on a hearing. Regardless, I think its worth a visit to see the American judicial system.