The Voice of America is a 24-hour, international multimedia news broadcast facility open to the public by reservation (202-203-4990). VOA journalists broadcast seven days a week from 43 radio studios and four television studios.

During free guided group tours, visitors learn our history and how VOA has expanded from the shortwave broadcasts of the 1940s to today's AM, FM, television, and Internet. Our central newsroom, radio, and television studios feature prominently in the tours, which are approximately 45 minutes long.

Tour Days and Times:  The new VOA Studio Tour is now open to the public. Tours are conducted Monday-Friday, at 12:00N and 3:00 p.m. (excluding federal holidays).  Make reservations through our online reservation and ticketing site, or call (202) 203-4990.

The VOA Studio Tour is wheelchair accessible.  When making your reservation, please advise us if a member of your party uses a wheelchair or requires other assistance so that we may better serve you.

Reservations are recommended. Tours are free. Our online reservation and ticketing site provides you with an instant overview of available VOA events.  You may also contact the Office of Public Affairs by calling (202) 203-4990, or sending an e-mail to tickets@voanews.com.  Tours are limited in size.

Facilities:  The VOA Newscenter was launched in late February 2004. The 36,000-square-foot Newscenter houses the central newsroom, staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are 5 radio studios with control rooms, 6 video edit suites, 2 voice booths and 2 digital audio mix/dub centers. Fronting the newsroom are control rooms and 3 sets for television programs.

Security:  All visitors to the Voice of America must go through security to enter the building.  Visitors should plan on arriving at least 10 minutes before their scheduled tour in order to have enough time to enter and go through security.  Minimizing the number of bags you bring in will speed your clearance.  Please do not bring any weapons or sharp objects with you.

Historic Ben Shahn Mural: The Cohen building which houses VOA is also home to a historic mural, "The Meaning of Social Security," commissioned by the Works Progress Administration in 1940.

Voice of America
330 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20237
(202) 203-4959
For Tours: (202) 203-4990