visit | Library of Congress
The Library of Congress welcomes visitors to walk onto the floor of the grand Main Reading Room. Usually reserved for credentialed researchers, this special access offers visitors a …
Thomas Jefferson Building - Wikipedia
The Thomas Jefferson Building, also known as the Main Library, is the oldest of the Library of Congress buildings in Washington, D.C. Built between 1890 and 1897, it was initially known as …
Visiting the Library of Congress in Washington, DC
What and where is the Library of Congress? The Library of Congress is housed across three buildings on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC: the Thomas Jefferson Building (10 1st Street SE), …
Great Hall | Thomas Jefferson Building - Library of Congress
Great Hall. View from the second floor west corridor. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. When its doors opened to the public in 1897, the Library of …
Maps & Floor Plans | visit | Library of Congress
The Library of Congress occupies three buildings on Capitol Hill. The buildings are remarkable public spaces and public works of art. Each is named after a President of the United States …
Thomas Jefferson Building Timed Entry Passes | Library of Congress
While the Library is closed for research, the Thomas Jefferson Building is open for visitors on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, …
Thomas Jefferson Building - Architect of the Capitol
Until the Thomas Jefferson Building opened in 1897, the Library of Congress was housed in the U.S. Capitol's west center building. When it opened in 1897, the new library was considered …
Library of Congress Buildings - Architect of the Capitol
Encompassing more than 1.5 million square feet of space, the Madison Building is the largest library structure in the world. The second building constructed for the Library of Congress …
Visitor's Guide to the Library of Congress - TripSavvy
Jun 26, 2019 · The Library of Congress is open to the public and offers exhibitions, interactive displays, concerts, films, lectures and special events. The Thomas Jefferson Building is one of …
The Library of Congress - U.S. National Park Service
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 …