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.
The washington firm of smithmeyer pelz designed a magnificent building which opened in 1897.
In 1886 congress authorized a new library facility.
A guided tour library of congress december 13 2016.
Entrance to the thomas jefferson building is free and open to the public.
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.
See the main buildings including the capitol and the supreme court.
You may participate in a guided tour or a gallery talk or take a self guided tour of the building and the exhibitions.
Religion commerce history art philosophy poetry law and science.
Thousands of books get reshelved before the rose main reading room reopens duration.
Washington dc october 08.
The library of congress offers many exciting activities on site and online.
View from above showing researcher desks.
Each tour lasts 1 hour and takes place every day except sundays.
Visitors tour the main reading room of the library of congress thomas jefferson building october 8 2012 in washington dc.
Its majestic scale domed reading room and vast galleries enriched with sculpture and murals instantly made it washington s most popular building.
The new york public library.
Library of congress thomas jefferson building washington d c.
The tour schedule is as follows.
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.
Go into the main reading room of the library of congress and catch sight of an original gutenberg bible.
Tours depart from the ground floor information desk.
Take a 2 5 hour tour of one of the most powerful country s governments as you explore capitol hill with a guide.
As the home to the library s reference c.