Timed-Entry Ticket Reservations
Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, DC
DESCRIPTION
The Library of Congress will be open on Monday, November 11th, for the federal holiday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last entry will be at 4:30 p.m.
FREE TIMED-ENTRY TICKETS REQUIRED
Every Library of Congress visitor, regardless of age, must have a free timed-entry ticket to enter the historic Thomas Jefferson Building. Passes are available 30 days in advance.
Every Library of Congress visitor, regardless of age, must have a free timed-entry ticket to enter the historic Thomas Jefferson Building. Passes are available 30 days in advance.
RESERVING TICKETS
Please select an available date from the calendar and your desired entry time. An individual can reserve up to 20 timed-entry tickets for their visit. For groups larger than 20, please see our Group Visits page. The Library is closed for public visits on Sundays, Mondays, and select federal holidays.
Please select an available date from the calendar and your desired entry time. An individual can reserve up to 20 timed-entry tickets for their visit. For groups larger than 20, please see our Group Visits page. The Library is closed for public visits on Sundays, Mondays, and select federal holidays.
SAME-DAY TICKETS
Is the date you are seeking currently sold out? A limited number of same-day tickets are made available each open day at 9:00 a.m. through this website.
Is the date you are seeking currently sold out? A limited number of same-day tickets are made available each open day at 9:00 a.m. through this website.
LIVE! AT THE LIBRARY
Live! at the Library is a free event that requires a special event ticket. Visitors are invited to enjoy happy hour drinks and snacks available for purchase in the Library’s beautiful Great Hall overlooking the Capitol while visiting the Library’s exhibitions, collections, and programs. Please follow this link to reserve tickets. All attendees must have a Live! at the Library ticket. Daytime timed-entry tickets will not be honored after 4:30P.M. Live! at the Library entry begins at 4:30P.M. and ends 30 minutes before building closure at 8P.M. Please note that a limited number of same-day tickets are made available online at 9A.M. every Thursday morning.
Live! at the Library is a free event that requires a special event ticket. Visitors are invited to enjoy happy hour drinks and snacks available for purchase in the Library’s beautiful Great Hall overlooking the Capitol while visiting the Library’s exhibitions, collections, and programs. Please follow this link to reserve tickets. All attendees must have a Live! at the Library ticket. Daytime timed-entry tickets will not be honored after 4:30P.M. Live! at the Library entry begins at 4:30P.M. and ends 30 minutes before building closure at 8P.M. Please note that a limited number of same-day tickets are made available online at 9A.M. every Thursday morning.
VISITOR HOURS
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Last entry is 30 minutes prior to closing.
HELPFUL INFORMATION AND LINKS
Plan Your Visit
Exhibitions
Event Calendar
Live! At The Library
Information for Researchers
Information for Kids & Families
Plan Your Visit
Exhibitions
Event Calendar
Live! At The Library
Information for Researchers
Information for Kids & Families
ACCESSIBILITY
Library of Congress buildings are fully accessible. Please contact ADA@loc.gov, or call (202) 707-6362 with any ADA related needs at least five business days in advance of your visit.
Library of Congress buildings are fully accessible. Please contact ADA@loc.gov, or call (202) 707-6362 with any ADA related needs at least five business days in advance of your visit.
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