Go into the main reading room of the library of congress and catch sight of an original gutenberg bible.
Library of congress reading room tour.
The library of congress offers many exciting activities on site and online.
Take a 2 5 hour tour of one of the most powerful country s governments as you explore capitol hill with a guide.
In 1886 congress authorized a new library facility.
Visitors tour the main reading room of the library of congress thomas jefferson building october 8 2012 in washington dc.
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.
The new york public library.
Its majestic scale domed reading room and vast galleries enriched with sculpture and murals instantly made it washington s most popular building.
A guided tour library of congress december 13 2016.
When most researchers arrive at the library of congress their journey of discovery begins in the main reading room.
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.
Religion commerce history art philosophy poetry law and science.
As the home to the library s reference c.
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.
Photo by alex wong getty images.
The washington firm of smithmeyer pelz designed a magnificent building which opened in 1897.
See the main buildings including the capitol and the supreme court.
Thousands of books get reshelved before the rose main reading room reopens duration.
Washington dc october 08.
Entrance to the thomas jefferson building is free and open to the public.
View from above showing researcher desks.