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Exploring the Great Hall A Journey Through Knowledge
Washington DC
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This tour presents the Jefferson Building not as a collection of decorative objects, but as a single visual argument about how knowledge is discovered, recorded, transmitted, used in government, and preserved for future generations. A rich tapestry of human knowledge's evolution unfolding in a cohesive narrative from celestial observations to the preservation of civilization. Marvel at the stunning murals by John White Alexander and the intricate Minerva Mosaic, while taking in the grandeur of the Grand Staircases. Explore significant artifacts such as the Gutenberg Bible and the Waldseemüller Map, alongside Thomas Jefferson's original book collection. This tour offers a unique chance to del...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
No additional fees.
Meeting Points
Departure
Thomas Jefferson Library of Congress Building
South side of the Carriage Drop off on lower level entrance.
Return
Itinerary
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Library of Congress
The Great Hall tells a coherent story: the journey of human knowledge—from observing the heavens, to recording and transmitting ideas, to mapping the world, governing society, and preserving civilization.
Tour Highlights
History and architecture of the Thomas Jefferson Building
Compass rose and zodiac floor
John White Alexander’s Evolution of the Written Word murals
Elihu Vedder’s Republic murals and Minerva mosaic
Grand staircases and sculpture by Daniel Chester French and Philip Martiny
Decorative ceilings, inscriptions, printers’ marks, mosaics, and stained glass
Gutenberg Bible
Thomas Jefferson’s original book collection
Waldseemüller Map
Librarian of Congress Ceremonial Office, when viewable
Main Reading Room overlook
Main Reading Room floor walkthrough, when available
Current exhibitions and selected decorative arts
1 hour and 30 minutes
Exploring the Great Hall A Journey Through Knowledge
Washington DC
About
This tour presents the Jefferson Building not as a collection of decorative objects, but as a single visual argument about how knowledge is discovered, recorded, transmitted, used in government, and preserved for future generations. A rich tapestry of human knowledge's evolution unfolding in a cohesive narrative from celestial observations to the preservation of civilization. Marvel at the stunning murals by John White Alexander and the intricate Minerva Mosaic, while taking in the grandeur of the Grand Staircases. Explore significant artifacts such as the Gutenberg Bible and the Waldseemüller Map, alongside Thomas Jefferson's original book collection. This tour offers a unique chance to del...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
No additional fees.
Meeting Points
Departure
Thomas Jefferson Library of Congress Building
South side of the Carriage Drop off on lower level entrance.
