Main Reading Room

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Southeast Washington, Washington

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Main Reading Room

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"Beautiful architecture, terrific free tour, great family activity."(2 Tips)
"Amazing architecture and history."(3 Tips)

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ArmieAugust 6, 2013
On the second floor, visitors can explore Thomas Jefferson's Library, featuring thousands of original volumes that provided the foundation for the Library of Congress & it's universal collections.
Upvoted Mar 19
Jacob FordJuly 11, 2015
Find this door and open it. Don't worry, you’re allowed. Behind it you will find Narnia and/or the abandoned LoC Card Catalog, last updated in 1980.
Dizzie TotMarch 5, 2014
breathtaking! from the paintings in the wall and the antique books 😻 they give off free bookmarks and tour too
Upvoted Mar 29
Pavel KarfikFebruary 11, 2020
100% recommend, free tours with a very well informed personel of the library, all my questions were answered :)
Sandra RubinchikDecember 16, 2014
If you don't already have a reader ID card, I hope you brought a pair of hiking boots and sunscreen, because you're in for an adventure.
Elana Zygman BaninJanuary 3, 2017
Beautiful architecture, terrific free tour, great family activity.
Barry KesselDecember 28, 2013
Take the guided tour. Get Tom Hoban as a guide if you can.
Bill FeinbergSeptember 30, 2011
Amazing architecture and history.
Biz TraveldudeMay 27, 2017
Awesome space in the Old Lib
Denis von KMarch 25, 2017
Grand room architecture wise
Jeffrey SApril 12, 2013
Largest library in the world
Jorieé D.December 18, 2013
Amazing experience!
Patricio Reyes PólitSeptember 10, 2018
Fantástico. Cuanta historia. Que monumento!

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