The White House Historical Association is a non-profit, non-partisan organization enhancing understanding of the White House and is supported by official White House Christmas Ornaments sales and donations.
Can I tour the White House? How do I get tickets? Find out how to make the most of your visit through the White House Visitor’s Center, an interactive museum that we’ve helped to renovate and maintain in partnership with the National Park Service. You might also enjoy our unique cultural and educational programs, many of which take place in the historic Decatur House just a block away from ...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the public rooms and displaying the very best of American artw...
The name "White House" probably came into colloquial use soon after the stonemasons whitewashed the house in 1798 to protect the walls. The white finish brought out the fine exterior ornamentation, although "Executive Mansion" and "President's House" were more commonly used until 1901, when the building was officially named the "White House."
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Welcome to the White House 360 Virtual Tour! This immersive experience will bring you inside the halls of the White House and provide access to all the public rooms on the Ground and State Floors. It will also allow you to examine the rooms and objects even closer than you would in person.
The White House is the home to the president and his family; the office for the president and his staff; the ceremonial stage upon which our nation welcomes its most important visitors, and a museum that welcomes over 500,000 visitors every year. This iconic building has undergone numerous transformations since its construction began in 1792. These changes, driven by the practical needs ...