About this site
High-value library / historic interior attraction in Washington, added under the full-baseline expansion standard.
Why it made the universeHigh-value Europe/U.S. expansion toward 300
Historic Places
Library of Congress – Thomas Jefferson Building
Washington · District of Columbia · United States
USANo ticket recorded38.8887° N · 77.0047° WLibrary / Historic Interior
Visit today
- Opening hours
- Tue–Wed 10:00–17:00; Thu 10:00–20:00; Fri–Sat 10:00–17:00; Sun–Mon closed to general visitors.
- Last entry
- See official date-specific visitor schedule; arrive well before closing.
- Time to allow
- About 90 minutes
Tickets & entry
- Tickets
- See official visitor/ticket page; free sites are explicitly identified in ticket_price.
- Price
- Free timed-entry pass required.
Getting there
- Public transport
- Capitol South Metro.
- Parking
- Very limited parking; Metro strongly recommended.
- Accessibility
- All Library buildings are fully accessible; ADA accommodations available.
Know before you go
- Bags
- Security and bag rules apply; travel light and check current official visitor policies.
- House rules
- Airport-like security; timed passes required; last visitor entry 30 minutes before closing.
On site
- Food & drink
- On-site or nearby dining available; follow attraction-specific food and drink rules.
Record status
- Selection
- EXPANSION_ADDED
- Video research
- EXACT-MATCH VERIFIED — CARD READY
Videos & visitor guides
Official attraction videos appear first when verified, followed by exact-match informational travel guides.
Map & location
10 First Street SE, Washington, DC 20540, United States
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