Library Of Congress Reading Room Tour

When most researchers arrive at the library of congress their journey of discovery begins in the main reading room.

Library of congress reading room tour.

View from above showing researcher desks. Religion commerce history art philosophy poetry law and science. The tour schedule is as follows. 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.

In 1886 congress authorized a new library facility. Entrance to the thomas jefferson building is free and open to the public. Its majestic scale domed reading room and vast galleries enriched with sculpture and murals instantly made it washington s most popular building. Go into the main reading room of the library of congress and catch sight of an original gutenberg bible.

The washington firm of smithmeyer pelz designed a magnificent building which opened in 1897. Also during your tour see the statue of freedom. Take a 2 5 hour tour of one of the most powerful country s governments as you explore capitol hill with a guide. Washington dc october 08.

The new york public library. A guided tour library of congress december 13 2016. As the home to the library s reference c. Tours depart from the ground floor information desk.

Visitors tour the main reading room of the library of congress thomas jefferson building october 8 2012 in washington dc. See the main buildings including the capitol and the supreme court. Thousands of books get reshelved before the rose main reading room reopens duration. Library of congress thomas jefferson building washington d c.

The library of congress opens its main reading room for a special public open house twice a year with librarians available to demonstrate the library s resources. Eight giant marble columns each support 10 foot high allegorical female figures in plaster representing characteristic features of civilized life and thought. You may participate in a guided tour or a gallery talk or take a self guided tour of the building and the exhibitions.