Public Tours of the Thomas Jefferson Building at the Library of Congress

The Library of Congress offers docent-led tours of the historic Thomas Jefferson Building. During your tour, you will learn about the Building's art, history and architecture.

The Library of Congress offers docent-led tours of the historic Thomas Jefferson Building. During your tour, you will learn about the Building's symbolic art and architecture and view the grandeur of the Main Reading Room. Professionally trained docents tell the story of the Library-America's oldest cultural institution-by talking about its history, its collections (including the Gutenberg Bible) and the services provided to Congress and the nation. The tours last about one hour and are fully accessible. Specific tour times are 10:30a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Enter the Thomas Jefferson Building at First Street SE, (driveway level) and proceed to the Information Desk. Visitors are advised to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of a tour in order to clear entrance security. Contact: (202) 707-0919