The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) is a public, nonpartisan institute, founded by Congress with a mission to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict abroad. The Institute’s headquarters is located at the northwest corner of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and serves as a destination for the American public to learn about peacebuilding approaches and as a symbol of the United States’ commitment to global peace.
Visitors to USIP’s monthly open houses learn more about conflict management, explore the institute’s iconic headquarters building, and meet USIP staff who work on peacebuilding around the world.
Reserve free, timed-entry tickets
Upcoming Public Open Houses
USIP will welcome the public this spring and summer for open houses on the following dates. Each open house will feature "Storytelling on the National Mall" and a different theme or geographic focus, to be announced.
- May 28, 2024
Aligned with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the May 2024 USIP Open House will feature stories of peacebuilding in East Asia and the Pacific Islands through “Storytelling on the National Mall” sessions at 10:30am, 11:30am and 3pm EDT, as well as multimedia exhibits.
- June 28, 2024
- July 26, 2024
- August 28, 2024
Previous Open Houses
The April 25 open house featured how USIP and others work for peace in Ukraine. Visitors attended:
- “Storytelling on the National Mall” sessions to hear personal stories from Institute staff about working on the war in Ukraine.
- “Unissued Diplomas,” an exhibition highlighting the stories of young Ukrainians who have lost their lives in the war.
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Free, timed-entry tickets are required.
Visitor policies can be found here.