Timed-Entry Ticket Reservations
Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, DC
The Thomas Jefferson Building will close early to visitors on Tuesday, September 10th. Last entry will be at 12pm.
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.
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. The Library is closed for public visits on Sundays and 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.
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. To reserve tickets on or after September 5th, please follow this link. Tickets for August 15th, 22nd, and 29th can be reserved on the calendar above. 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
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
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.
CONTACT US
Thomas Jefferson Building
10 First Street, SE
Washington, DC 20540
visit@loc.gov | (202) 707-9779