Summary
White House tours are reopening to the public in December, allowing visitors to see historic rooms and special Christmas decorations organized by First Lady Melania Trump. The tours, paused since August 2025 due to construction, will now enter through the North Portico and run on a revised schedule.
Key Facts
- White House tours will resume on December 2.
- Visitors will enter through the North Portico instead of the East Wing.
- Key rooms on the tour include the Blue Room, Red Room, and State Dining Room.
- Christmas decorations, prepared by Melania Trump, will be on display during December.
- Tours are open Tuesday to Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and Friday to Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
- Bookings must be made through a Member of Congress, seven to 90 days in advance.
- Some areas remain off-limits due to ongoing renovations.
