This spring, the White House will open its historic gardens and grounds to visitors during the 2026 Spring Garden Tours. The grounds will be open Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the beauty of the South Lawn of the White House as well as the Rose Garden and the White House Kitchen Garden. Each spring, the gardens of President's Park come into full bloom, offering vibrant color and a reflection of the natural beauty of the United States.
This event is free and open to the public. A ticket is required for all attendees, including small children. The National Park Service will distribute free, timed tickets at a tent outside the White House Visitor Center each day of the tours beginning at 8:30 AM. The White House Visitor Center is located at 1450 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, near the intersection of 15th Street and E Street Northwest.
Tickets will be distributed-one ticket per person-on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note the following items are not allowed on the White House grounds:
- Aerosols
- Ammunition
- Animals other than service/guide animals
- Backpacks and bags exceeding size restrictions (18" x 13" x 7")
- Bicycles and scooters
- Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems
- E-cigarettes
- Electronic tablets
- Explosives
- Firearms
- Glass, thermal, or metal containers
- Laser pointers
- Lighters
- Mace/pepper spray
- Metal water bottles
- Packages
- Rangefinders
- Selfie sticks
- Signs and flags of any kind
- Structures
- Supports for signs and placards
- Toy guns
- Umbrellas with metal tips
- Weapons of any kind
- Wearable technology capable of photo or video
- Any other items determined to be potential safety hazard
