WASHINGTON (DC News Now) --- Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda from Jan. 7 through Jan. 9. LOOK: Stafford County deputies assist Jeep driver back onto roadway after slipping off The public is able to pay their respects during public viewing hours. Here are the times and everything you need to know ahead: Tuesday, Jan.7 The line to the Capitol Visitor Center will open at 6 p.m. to the public at Second Street and East Capitol Street.  From 7 p.m. until midnight, the U.S. Capitol Rotunda will open to the public. Wednesday, Jan. 8 U.S. Capitol Rotunda will open for public viewing at 7 a.m. and will stay open throughout the night.  Thursday, Jan. 9 The U.S. Capitol Rotunda will close to the public for public viewing at 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10 The Capitol and Capitol Visitor Center will reopen to the public at 8:30 a.m. Things to know ahead of visiting: Flowers, sealed envelopes, or other offerings will NOT be allowed into the U.S. Capitol or Capitol Visitor Center. Cell phones as well as other electronic devices need to be turned off at the U.S. Capitol. Photos and videos are not allowed while in the Rotunda. There is no public parking on Capitol Grounds, so public transportation is encouraged. Read through the prohibited items list below. Prohibited items: It is encouraged to bring as little items as possible so that the process of security screening is quicker and the visitors line moves faster. These are the items that are prohibited: Bags exceeding the size of 18" wide x 14" high x 8.5" deep. Firearms to include replica guns and ammunition. Weapons (to include but not limited to): Black jack, sling shot, sand club, sandbag, knuckles, electric stun guns, knives of any size including razors and box cutters, martial arts weapons or devices. Staff may possess knives with blades 3" or less. Pointed objects to include but not limited to knitting needles, letter openers, and other pointed objects deemed a possible threat. Pens and pencils are permitted. This restriction does not apply to staff. Explosives and explosive devices to include, but not limited to, Molotov Cocktails, components of a destructive device, and fireworks. Mace and pepper spray. Liquid of any kind, including water and other beverages. This restriction does not apply to staff. Food of any kind, including fruit and unopened packaged food. This restriction does not apply to staff. Aerosol containers. Non-Aerosol spray except for prescribed medical needs. Sealed envelopes and packages. This restriction does not apply to staff.