The White House Garden Tour is offered twice a year over weekends in the Spring and Fall (April and October). Guests are invited to stroll around the White House grounds and share photos on social media using the
hashtag #WHGarden. Visitors can tour part of the South Lawn, the Rose Garden patio, and Michelle Obama's White House Kitchen Garden.
Last year's Spring Garden Tour was cut short by one day due to massive protests on Saturday, April 5th.
The Fall Garden tour did not take place in 2025 due to the ballroom construction.
The 2026 Spring Garden tour will be held on April 18-19. Details here.
See the recently upgraded Rose Garden now featuring a "beautiful grouping of some of the finest stone in the world"
Tickets are required for all attendees including small children. Free timed tickets are distributed at a National Park Service tent located near the White House Visitor Center in the morning on each tour day. Tickets are given out on a first-come, first-served basis (one ticket per person). Ticketing information can be found here.
The use of public transportation is strongly encouraged. The Metrorail stations closest to the White House are Metro Center (blue, orange, and red lines), Federal Triangle (blue and orange lines), and McPherson Square (blue and orange lines).
If you drive, you can find nearby parking here.
Tickets are given out at a National Park Service tent located near the White House Visitor Center.
There are long lines for tickets, so get there early. In the past, tickets have run out after a couple hours. The tickets are timed, so the earlier you get in line, the better chance you have
of getting the time you want.
And, if you don't get in on Saturday, you can try again on Sunday morning.
Past Garden Tour attendees have written about their experience and have posted tips and advice for touring. Here are some of the most helpful postings:
All guests will be screened by the U.S. Secret Service.
For a list of items not allowed on the White House grounds, look here.
