Library of Congress

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O V E R V I E W

Facility:

Library of Congress

Description:

The largest library in the world! The Jefferson Building is also considered among the world's most beautiful libraries. Visitors can view amazing art and architecture, rare books such as a Guttenberg Bible, and special exhibits put together from the Library's collections.

A D D R E S S

Address 1:

101 Independence Ave, SE

Address 2:

City:

Washington

State/Province:

Zip Code:

20540

V I S I T I N G I N F O

Hours:

All buildings are closed to the public on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. The Madison and Adams buildings are closed all other federal holidays.

Thomas Jefferson Building - The Library of Congress Experience
Monday - Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

James Madison Memorial Madison Building
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

John Adams Building
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission:

free

Telephone:

(202) 707-5000

Website:

Visit Website

R E V I E W S

Kristen S, Co-op Member

Love it!

Suzanne Birkenbuel, Co-op Member

Recently I chaperoned a group of high schoolers to tour with a docent. He was fabulous once he realized that the kids knew art, literature, and history. As we walked, he asked them questions and then would continue by telling historical facts and added stories/legends. The library is beautiful and full of history!

Doreen M., Co-op Member

Gorgeous building and filled with fascinating history - like Thomas Jefferson's books! It's geared for mature middle Schoolers and up. Give yourself at least 2-3 hours.