Library Of Congress Reading Room Tour

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Library of congress reading room tour.

View from above showing researcher desks. Its majestic scale domed reading room and vast galleries enriched with sculpture and murals instantly made it washington s most popular building. 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.

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. 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. Take a 2 5 hour tour of one of the most powerful country s governments as you explore capitol hill with a guide.

The new york public library. Thousands of books get reshelved before the rose main reading room reopens duration. Religion commerce history art philosophy poetry law and science. Also during your tour see the statue of freedom.

When most researchers arrive at the library of congress their journey of discovery begins in the main reading room. The washington firm of smithmeyer pelz designed a magnificent building which opened in 1897. Tours depart from the ground floor information desk. You may participate in a guided tour or a gallery talk or take a self guided tour of the building and the exhibitions.

The tour schedule is as follows. The library of congress offers many exciting activities on site and online. In 1886 congress authorized a new library facility. Each tour lasts 1 hour and takes place every day except sundays.

Photo by alex wong getty images. Eight giant marble columns each support 10 foot high allegorical female figures in plaster representing characteristic features of civilized life and thought. Library of congress thomas jefferson building washington d c.