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.
April 25, 2024
The April open house will be open from 11am to 4pm EDT and will feature how USIP and others work for peace in Ukraine. Visitors can attend:
- “Storytelling on the National Mall” sessions at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3pm EDT 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.
Coming Soon
- May 28, 2024
- June 28, 2024
- July 26, 2024
- August 28, 2024
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Free, timed-entry tickets are required.
Visitor policies can be found here.