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  1. Guide To Visiting The Library Of Congress In Washington D.C.!

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  2. Guide To Visiting The Library Of Congress In Washington D.C.!

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  4. Guide to Visiting the Library of Congress in DC

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  1. Visiting the Library

    Washington, DC 20540. Directions and arrival . Accessibility. Library of Congress buildings are fully accessible. Please indicate any ADA related needs at least five days in advance of your visit by contacting [email protected] or (202) 707-6362. More on accessibility for visitors . Visitor Information

  2. Know Before You Go

    Same-day timed-entry tickets external link are released online at 9:00 a.m. EST each day the Library is open to the public. Timed-entry ticket reservations can be made for up to 20 people. Groups of 21 or more people must fill out this form to request timed-entry tickets. Group reservations may be made up to 60 days in advance.

  3. Visiting the Library of Congress in Washington, DC

    Learn how to access the world's largest library and its exhibits, tours and events for free. Explore the stunning architecture and diverse collections of the Thomas Jefferson Building and other research facilities on Capitol Hill.

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    The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution, and it serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with more than 162 million items. The collections include books, sound recordings, motion pictures, photographs, maps, and manuscripts.

  5. Thomas Jefferson Building Timed Entry Passes

    Washington, DC 20540 Directions and arrival . Visitor Information. Our Visitor Engagement Office team is here to help you plan your visit. ... Library of Congress buildings are fully accessible. Please indicate any ADA related needs at least five days in advance of your visit by contacting [email protected] or (202) 707-6362.

  6. Library of Congress

    Visit the Library of Congress' Thomas Jefferson Building, known for its magnificent 19th-century architecture and changing exhibitions. Discover historical treasures and photographs documenting America at your national library. Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free and open late 5 - 8 p.m. on Thursdays for Live! at the Library. Free timed-entry passes required at https://loc.gov/visit.

  7. Visitor's Guide to the Library of Congress

    Learn about the world's largest library and its history, collections, and events. Find out how to access the library, get tickets, and shop online.

  8. 5 Tips for Visiting the Library of Congress in Washington DC

    Visiting the Library of Congress, the books stay on the premises. If you need to do research, you have to obtain a reader card. Then you'll get to enter the reading rooms. A librarian will get the materials off the shelf for you. Depending on how rare the book is, you may or may not be able to touch it.

  9. Plan Your Visit

    Washington, DC 20540-4760 View all maps for the Library of Congress. Nearest Metro station: Capitol South (Blue, Orange, and Silver lines), across the street from the Madison Building. Parking: On-street only, 2 hour limit.

  10. Guide to Visiting the Library of Congress in DC

    The free-to-visit Library of Congress, the largest library in the world chronicling American and world history, ... Free Things to Do: Best of Washington, DC SEE MORE. Eat & Drink. Find DC's Best Restaurants; Budget-Friendly Bites; Hot Restaurants to Try Now; Michelin-Starred Restaurants;

  11. 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 ...

  12. 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 ...

  13. Quick Look Guide

    Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. photographer Carol Highsmith, 2007, Prints & Photographs Division, Library of Congress. This Mosaic was designed by Elihu Vedder and crafted by artisans using ancient Roman techniques. It features Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and defensive war.

  14. The Library of Congress

    The Library of Congress is located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Originally established in 1800, the library was an essential resource for members of Congress but did not have its own dedicated building until 1897 when architects Smithmeyer and Pelz designed this magnificent Beaux Arts-inspired building. 1 The Library of Congress holds one ...

  15. Library of Congress, Washington DC

    Library of Congress. 9,179 reviews. #12 of 648 things to do in Washington DC. LibrariesGovernment Buildings. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 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.

  16. Library of Congress, Washington DC

    1 hour 30 minutes. Free Cancellation. from. $59.95. Likely to Sell Out. Capitol Hill & Library of Congress Highlights Walking Tour (With Tickets) 61. This tour of Capitol Hill brings the political center of Washington, D.C., alive with stories and trivia.

  17. Library of Congress Tours

    The Library of Congress Building on Capitol Hill is one of Washington, DC's best architectural treasures and a must-visit for all. Better still, it's free to enter, whether you are using the library for research or a visiting tourist. And, as local tour guides who regularly lead tours here, we are lucky to have jobs with some of the best office space in the world.

  18. Directions

    Washington, DC 20540 By Metro. Closest Metro stop: Capitol South (Orange/Blue/Silver Lines) - Exit station using main exit, walk approximately two blocks north on First Street SE. ... Visit Google Maps External for turn-by-turn directions. ... Tours are not currently available at Capitol Hill locations, including the Library of Congress ...

  19. 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.

  20. What museums, Library of Congress need timed tickets?

    Answer 1 of 2: Going to DC September 19-27. I know I need timed ticket for African American museum, but what other timed tickets are necessary for sights? I emailed my congressman and senator for permission to look at the Capital building and waiting for reply.

  21. 10 Surprisingly Free Things That You Can Do In D.C.

    Related: Washington DC In A Day: These 10 Fun Activities Will Leave You Exhausted ( In A Good Way) Find Art At The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. ... Visit The Library Of Congress.

  22. Exhibitions and Visit Highlights

    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

  23. Library of Congress

    Visit the Library of Congress' Thomas Jefferson Building, known for its magnificent 19th-century architecture and changing exhibitions. Discover historical treasures and photographs documenting America at your national library. Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free and open late 5 - 8 p.m. on Thursdays for Live! at the Library. Free timed-entry passes required at https://loc.gov/visit.

  24. Washington, D.C.: Resource Guide

    George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress, 1741-1799. ... Observations on the Capture of Washington DC by British Troops. Thomas Law to James Madison, December 10, 1814. Includes plans and notes for the District of Columbia and a National Bank.

  25. Virtual Views

    Thomas Jefferson Building The Library of Congress was established by an act of Congress in 1800 when President John Adams signed a bill providing for the transfer of the seat of government from Philadelphia to the new capital city of Washington. The legislation described a reference library for Congress only, containing "such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress -- and for putting ...

  26. Researching LC Moving Image Holdings

    Some libraries may only have the previous edition: Motion Pictures from the Library of Congress Paper Print Collection, 1894-1912 (Berkeley: University of California Press,1967). Full-Text. The George Kleine Collection of Early Motion Pictures in the Library of Congress: A Catalog (Washington, DC: Library of Congress, 1980). Describes 456 ...