VOA Studio Tour

Multimedia tours begin in the historical hallway

The Voice of America Studio Tour is a behind-the-scenes look at live broadcasting in radio, television, and the Internet in several of our 43 languages.  Tours are guided with audio and video features, and last 45 minutes. 

The Voice of America is an international multimedia news broadcast facility operating around the clock.

Planning Your Visit

Hours

12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays)
Doors open 15 minutes beforetour time.

Tours begin promptly to coincide with live broadcasts

Address

330 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, D.C.  20237
(map & directions)

Admission

Free                       See what some recent visitors have said....

Reservations

Recommended
Can be made online or phone (202) 203-4990

Commercial Tour Companies:
To find out how to include VOA in your tour route,
please call (202) 203-4959 or e-mail us (tickets@voanews.com).

Language

Tours are conducted in English.  Tour versions in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese are available upon request in advance.

A special "Kid's Version" of the tour is also  available for families and school groups upon request.

Children

Recommended for children 7 and above;
For school groups grades 5 and up

Groups

Call to arrange for groups of 5 or more (202) 203-4990

Accessible

When making reservations, please indicate if wheelchair or other assistance is required

Security Screening

All bags and visitors will be screened. Visitors should plan to arrive 10 minutes before their scheduled tour. Avoid bringing unnecessary belongings. Weapons and sharp objects are prohibited.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires visitors and guests entering all Federal facilities, including the VOA building, to present a valid US Federal or state-issued picture ID, such as a driver's license, passport or state-issued ID. A non-US citizen is required to provide their foreign issued passport. The building guards cannot accept other documents or waive these requirements.

Ben Shahn Mural

VOA Photo: M. Hishmeh

Ben Shahn Mural: West Wall

The Cohen building which houses VOA is also home to a historic mural, "The Meaning of Social Security," commissioned by the Works Progress Administration/Federal Arts Program in 1940.

Dining

Several fast food and sandwich shops located nearby.