View from above showing researcher desks.
Library of congress reading room tour.
Washington dc october 08.
The new york public library.
Also during your tour see the statue of freedom.
Thousands of books get reshelved before the rose main reading room reopens duration.
The library of congress offers many exciting activities on site and online.
The tour schedule is as follows.
A guided tour library of congress december 13 2016.
Tours depart from the ground floor information desk.
See the main buildings including the capitol and the supreme court.
Take a 2 5 hour tour of one of the most powerful country s governments as you explore capitol hill with a guide.
Each tour lasts 1 hour and takes place every day except sundays.
Go into the main reading room of the library of congress and catch sight of an original gutenberg bible.
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.
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.
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.
In 1886 congress authorized a new library facility.
Eight giant marble columns each support 10 foot high allegorical female figures in plaster representing characteristic features of civilized life and thought.
Religion commerce history art philosophy poetry law and science.
As the home to the library s reference c.
You may participate in a guided tour or a gallery talk or take a self guided tour of the building and the exhibitions.
Library of congress thomas jefferson building washington d c.