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Learn about the history, collections, and functions of the Library of Congress, the oldest federal cultural institution and the de facto national library of the U.S. Find out how it was founded, rebuilt, and expanded over time, and how it serves Congress, citizens, and international visitors.
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The Thomas Jefferson Building is open to visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Note:Last visitor entry is at 4:30 p.m. Closed:Sundays, Mondays, and select federal holidays Free timed-entry tickets external linkare required for entry.
Groups of 21 or more people should request their free timed-entry tickets by filling out the group registration form. Group reservations may be made up to 60 days in advance. Contact GroupVisits@loc.govwith any questions. Note: The Library is currently not offering guided tours for groups, however roaming volunteers are available throughout the Tho...
The Library is open late every Thursday evening from 5 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Enjoy happy hour drinks and snacks available for purchase in the Great Hall overlooking the U.S. Capitol. The series will regularly feature special conversations, music, performances, films, and workshops that showcase the broad range of holdings at the national library. Learn ...
Check out the Library’s Calendar of Public Events for upcoming program opportunities, both onsite and online. You can stay in touch and learn more about the Library’s resources on Facebook external link and Instagram external link, and Twitter external link.
Learn how to plan your visit to the Library of Congress, the largest library in the world. Find out about hours, tickets, exhibitions, reading rooms, shopping and more.
Access online collections: view maps & photographs; read letters, diaries & newspapers; hear personal accounts of events; listen to sound recordings & watch historic films. View all digital collections.
The free-to-visit Library of Congress, the largest library in the world chronicling American and world history, makes for a fascinating experience in the nation’s capital.
Find information on the 118th Congress, including bills, laws, treaties, committee meetings, and members of Congress. Learn about the legislative process and access reports from the Congressional Research Service and the Law Library of Congress.
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Research guides to the Library's collections, as well as subject guides prepared by Library of Congress staff, are listed below. More online guides covering other Library of Congress collections are available via the LC Bibliographies, Research Guides and Finding Aids page.