National Park Service site · DC
The White House and President's Park is partially closed.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
The White House is owned by the American people and stewarded by the National Park Service.
A federal government shutdown is in effect. Access and staffing at National Park Service sites vary — some close and barricade entrances, some stay open but unstaffed. Live shutdown status →
The White House is owned by the American people and stewarded by the National Park Service. It is more than the President's residence; it is a site for protests and national discourse about what it means to be American. As one of the most iconic sites in the country, the White House and President's Park seeks to tell the stories of all people who have lived, worked, and visited.
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| Mon | 7:30AM - 4:00PM |
| Tue | 7:30AM - 4:00PM |
| Wed | 7:30AM - 4:00PM |
| Thu | 7:30AM - 4:00PM |
| Fri | 7:30AM - 4:00PM |
| Sat | 7:30AM - 4:00PM |
| Sun | 7:30AM - 4:00PM |
We derive The White House and President's Park's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Temporary Closure of Park Areas for the 2026 White House Fall Garden Tours Full method: how we check park status.