This stop doesn't take long. My students were most interested in seeing the main research room. This is the room you think of when you think of the Library of Congress (Its featured in National Treasure). Overall, this stop didn't take long. I'd devote 30 to 40 minutes to visiting.

Did not plan on going to the Library of Congress, but glad we had the time to enjoy it. The architecture and design of the rooms was absolutely amazing. Good photo opportunities! One of the docents recommended an eatery that was gotten to by taken a tunnel from the basement of this building to another building. Take the elevator up... More

Besides the building, architecture, and murals being utterly gorgeous, I had no idea that the Library of Congress is also like a Smithsonian Institution, in the sense that they have artifacts and verry interesting objects. The one that most fascinated me is they have on display the contents of Abraham Lincoln's pockets from the night he was assassinated. His personal... More

We were pressed for time, and unfortunately due to another commitment didn't get to do a tour, but if you can only stop in for an hour, you should. Being able to see the Guttenburg Bible was incredible in and of itself. The building is beautiful and how I'd love to get a pass to go into the actual library.... More

Beautiful and amazing ceilings and walls. If you have a pass, you can enter the research areas as well, though there's no photography.

I had been to DC 5 times and not visited until then. The building is so impressive and massive. The displays inside were so very well done. Seeing the Guttenburg Bible was worth the visit alone, but the beauty of the building was truly breathtaking. Good gift shop downstairs too.

Our tour guide, Tom, was energetic, entertaining and incredibly knowledgeable. The building is beautiful but our tour guide really brought it to life and pointed out some interesting features within the art work and decor (ask your tour guide about the painting of the nude baseball players - quite amusing).

Try to get tickets for a guided tour ahead of time. We booked it through our congressman and it was well worth it.

We just walked in there pressed for time. My four year old daughter loved the kids library and didn't want to leave. Gorgeous building. You can't actually get in the library unless you have authorization to do research there. Wish I could've done a tour and spend more time there. A must see