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Library of congress reading room tour.
Entrance to the thomas jefferson building is free and open to the public.
Eight giant marble columns each support 10 foot high allegorical female figures in plaster representing characteristic features of civilized life and thought.
The library of congress offers many exciting activities on site and online.
Go into the main reading room of the library of congress and catch sight of an original gutenberg bible.
Thousands of books get reshelved before the rose main reading room reopens duration.
In 1886 congress authorized a new library facility.
Washington dc october 08.
When most researchers arrive at the library of congress their journey of discovery begins in the main reading room.
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.
Also during your tour see the statue of freedom.
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.
A guided tour library of congress december 13 2016.
As the home to the library s reference c.
Library of congress thomas jefferson building washington d c.
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.
You may participate in a guided tour or a gallery talk or take a self guided tour of the building and the exhibitions.
Each tour lasts 1 hour and takes place every day except sundays.
The new york public library.
View from above showing researcher desks.
Religion commerce history art philosophy poetry law and science.