Guided Tours
The Library of Congress offers free guided public tours of the Thomas Jefferson Building year round, Monday through Saturday. View our full public tour schedule. For more public events, check the Event Calendar.
Daily Tours Without Reservations
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Thomas Jefferson Building Tour
A one-hour walking tour of the historic Thomas Jefferson Building, highlighting its symbolic art and architecture and the work and history of the Library. Offered daily to pre-reserved groups Monday through Friday.
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Baseball Americana
Learn about the history behind one of America’s favorite sports in this exhibition highlight tour.
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Echoes of the Great War Tour
This tour explores the stories of American experiences in World War I in this exhibition tour.
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Exploring the Early Americas Tour
This tour examines indigenous cultures, the drama of the encounters between Maya, Aztec, and Inca cultures and Europeans, and the changes caused by the meeting of the two worlds.
For Pre-Reserved Groups Only
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Music & the Performing Arts at the Library of Congress Tour
This tour takes a look at the Library’s Music Division—its history, the personalities who shaped its development, and the treasures in its collections.
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Thomas Jefferson: The Man and His Ideas Tour
This tour gives visitors a glimpse into Thomas Jefferson's life and explores his influence on the Library of Congress and the nation.