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Library of congress reading room tour.
Go into the main reading room of the library of congress and catch sight of an original gutenberg bible.
When most researchers arrive at the library of congress their journey of discovery begins in the main reading room.
Library of congress thomas jefferson building washington d c.
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 library of congress offers many exciting activities on site and online.
Entrance to the thomas jefferson building is free and open to the public.
You may participate in a guided tour or a gallery talk or take a self guided tour of the building and the exhibitions.
Photo by alex wong getty images.
Each tour lasts 1 hour and takes place every day except sundays.
Also during your tour see the statue of freedom.
In 1886 congress authorized a new library facility.
Tours depart from the ground floor information desk.
Its majestic scale domed reading room and vast galleries enriched with sculpture and murals instantly made it washington s most popular building.
The washington firm of smithmeyer pelz designed a magnificent building which opened in 1897.
Thousands of books get reshelved before the rose main reading room reopens duration.
The tour schedule is as follows.
Visitors tour the main reading room of the library of congress thomas jefferson building october 8 2012 in washington dc.
Washington dc october 08.
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.
Eight giant marble columns each support 10 foot high allegorical female figures in plaster representing characteristic features of civilized life and thought.
View from above showing researcher desks.
The new york public library.
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