The National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health is accessible by public and private transportation. Please review Security Measures prior to your visit. The security measures are in place to make your visit to the Library a safe one. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the exhibition educator at 301-496-5963 or at educator@nlm.nih.gov.

Driving directions from:

• Baltimore
• Frederick
• Virginia
• Washington, DC
• Maps
• Parking Information

Public transportation directions:

• Metrorail
• Bus

Take I-695 to I-95 south to I-495. On I-495 proceed west towards Silver Spring. Take Exit 34, marked "Bethesda," and proceed to the 4th traffic light. Turn right onto South Drive where NIH police will inspect all vehicles. Exiting the security check area, turn right and head down the hill. At the stop sign at the bottom of the hill, turn left onto Center Drive. The Library, marked Building 38, is on your right.

Take I-270 south toward Washington and I-495. Where I-270 and I-495 split, follow the signs to I-495. Take Exit 34, marked "Bethesda" and proceed to the 4th traffic light. Turn right onto South Drive where NIH police will inspect all vehicles. Exiting the security check area, turn right and head down the hill. At the stop sign at the bottom of the hill, turn left onto Center Drive. The Library, marked Building 38, is on your right.

Take Exit 34 (marked "Bethesda") and proceed to the 4th traffic light. Turn right onto South Drive where NIH police will inspect all vehicles. Exiting the security check area, turn right and head down the hill. At the stop sign at the bottom of the hill, turn left onto Center Drive. The Library, marked Building 38, is on your right.

Proceed north from the District on Wisconsin Avenue (Rt. 355) to the intersection of South Drive and Rockville Pike. Turn left onto South Drive where NIH police will inspect all vehicles. Exiting the security check area, turn right and head down the hill. At the stop sign at the bottom of the hill, turn left onto Center Drive. The Library, marked Building 38, is on your right.

To print maps, refer to Washington, DC area road map and NIH campus map.

The National Library of Medicine may be reached via the Washington, D.C. Metro subway system. Visitors to the Library are encouraged to use Metrorail or Metrobus service on weekdays. The Library is located about 200 yards south of the Medical Center stop on the Metro red line. Upon exiting the escalator proceed left onto the path that parallels Rockville Pike. As you approach the intersection between Rockville Pike and Center Drive, you will see the Library, labeled Building 38, on the right across Center Drive.

Call for specific bus information.

Maryland

RIDE ON - Montgomery County: 301-217-7433
CALL-A-BUS - Prince George's County: 301-925-5656

Virginia

DASH – Alexandria: 703-370-3274
CUE – Fairfax: 703-385-7859

Washington, DC

METRO - 202-637-7000
Metrobuses J2 and J3 make frequent daily stops at the National Library of Medicine

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