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  1. Visiting the Library

    Our Visitor Engagement Office team is here to help you plan your visit. Please contact us at [email protected] or (202) 707-9779 with your questions. We're excited to welcome you to the Library of Congress. Free timed-entry tickets are required to enter the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building.

  2. Library of Congress, Washington DC

    Library of Congress. 9,156 reviews. #9 of 642 things to do in Washington DC. LibrariesGovernment Buildings. Closed now. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Write a review. About. Though the Library of Congress doesn't own every book ever published, it sure has most of them, with 532 miles of shelves and 115 million items, with 7,000 added each working day.

  3. How To Visit the Library of Congress: 5 Answers to FAQs

    The Library of Congress was established in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 1800. Unlike the libraries most of us are familiar with, the circulation library doesn't publicly circulate books. Instead, the Library of Congress mainly serves the 535 members of the U.S. Congress and their staff. In fact, the Congressional Research Service are ...

  4. Small-Group Guided Tour inside US Capitol & Library of Congress

    Visit the seat of American government on a guided Capitol Hill walking tour. Enjoy stops at the Library of Congress and Eastern Market. Get a more personal experience with this small-group tour, capped at 15 travelers. Get reserved-entry to the U.S. Capitol, and tour the building—included. See itinerary.

  5. Worth the visit

    Library of Congress. 9,156 Reviews. #8 of 642 things to do in Washington DC. Sights & Landmarks, Traveler Resources, More. 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC, DC 20540. Open today: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Save. Capitol Hill, Supreme Court & Library of Congress Guided Tour. 59.

  6. Visiting the Library of Congress in Washington, DC

    All the Library of Congress' buildings can be entered free of charge. The Thomas Jefferson Building is open from Monday - Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. The building is closed every Sunday and on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Year's Day. The James Madison Memorial Building and the John Adams Building are primarily used for research ...

  7. Ultimate Guide to the Library of Congress

    For all the details, check out the Library of Congress website! Got my Library Card! Tours. The Jefferson Building public tours are offered Monday-Friday on the half hours from 10:30am-3:30pm and last one hour each. Tours are offered Saturdays at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm.

  8. Library of Congress Tours

    This free general tour covers the art and architecture of the Jefferson Building, including a view into the main reading room, as well as the history and purpose of the library itself. Each tour lasts 1 hour and takes place every day, except Sundays. Tours depart from the ground floor information desk.

  9. Visitor Tours

    Library of Congress Search Everything Audio Recordings Books/Printed Material Films, Videos Legislation Manuscripts/Mixed Material Maps Notated Music Newspapers Periodicals Personal Narratives Photos, Prints, Drawings Software, E-Resources Web Archives Web Pages 3D Objects

  10. Thomas Jefferson Building

    [Great Hall. View from the second floor west corridor. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.] Daily Monday Through Saturday Take a free one-hour walking tour of the historic Thomas Jefferson building to learn about its symbolic art and architecture. Volunteer docents tell the story of the Library, America's oldest cultural institution: its history, collections, and ...

  11. Tips for Families at the Library of Congress

    A Library of Congress tour may not be on the top of the list for first-time visitors to Washington D.C., but it should be. ... should be. The Thomas Jefferson building, one of three Library of Congress buildings on Capitol Hill, is open for public tours and is well worth your time. Completed in 1897, this beautiful building is decorated to ...

  12. US Capitol & Library of Congress Guided Tour with Capitol Hill

    2-Hour Morning or Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Capitol Hill. Entry to US Capitol. Entry to the Library of Congress (or Capitol Museum when Library of Congress is closed on Mondays) Stop by the US Supreme Court (exterior only) Visit the Rotunda, the Crypt, and old house chambers of the US Capitol building.

  13. Guide to Visiting the Library of Congress in Washington D.C.!

    About the Library of Congress. The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with a collection of around 173 million items. It's also said to grow by 2 million items per year. To house all this collection, the library is made up of three buildings. The oldest is the Thomas Jefferson Building, which is the one that most tourists ...

  14. Why You Should Visit the Library of Congress in DC

    The library is home to more than a staggering 164 million items including photos, records, maps, books and much, much more. There is also the museum to explore and with some incredible exhibits on display in the Thomas Jefferson Building. The library has a long history and is one of the most historical locations in the whole of Washington DC.

  15. Washington, DC: Capitol Hill and Library of Congress Tour

    Full description. Immerse yourself in the sights of Washington, DC on a guided walking tour. Enjoy entry tickets to the Library of Congress and Capitol Building. View the Supreme Court building and walk on Capitol Hill and learn about the country's legislative and judicial branches. Begin your tour at the top of "the Hill" and hear fascinating ...

  16. A Library for You

    A Library for You. The Library of Congress is in the process of creating an all-new visitor experience, called A Library for You, that will invite visitors to discover more of the treasures, programs and services we maintain on behalf of the American people. Over the next few years, our 1.5 million yearly visitors will enjoy a new look and feel ...

  17. U.S. Capitol and the Library of Congress

    Comprising three buildings and housing more than 164 million books, manuscripts, sound recordings, pieces of sheet music, maps and photographs, the Library of Congress is the world's largest ...

  18. Library of Congress, Washington DC

    53. Get personalized attention and enjoy a flexible itinerary on this walking tour of Washington, D.C. Visit the highlights and landmarks of the nation's capital, such as the Supreme Court, the Capitol Building, the Main Reading Room of Library of Congress, and others. 2 hours 30 minutes. Free Cancellation.

  19. Visiting the Library

    Visit Online Store on Shopify. External. on your trip to find books, souvenirs and Library inspired gifts. Tours Jefferson Building Guided Tour Take a free one-hour walking tour of this historic building and learn about its history, symbolic art and architecture and the Library's history and work.

  20. Review: Is The US Capitol Building Tour Worth It?

    The U.S. Capitol tour is free, so in terms of whether it's worth it, the question is really whether it's worth your time when you visit Washington, D.C. given the number of other things to do. This post covers that, as well as tips for taking the tour, and what you'll see if you choose to go on the tour of the United States Capitol Building.

  21. The BEST Library of Congress Tours 2024

    10. Washington DC: Best of Capitol Hill Guided Bike Tour. Learn your civics by cycle. Visit the 3 branches of the US Government—Executive (White House), Legislative (Congress), and Judiciary (Supreme Court). See the Capitol Building from all angles and take a photo in front of the majestic Supreme Court Building.

  22. Frequently Asked Questions

    The Library is directed by the Librarian of Congress, who is appointed by the president of the United States and confirmed by a vote of the Senate. Since the Library's founding in 1800, there have been 14 Librarians of Congress, including the incumbent, Carla Hayden, who was sworn in on September 14, 2016.