There are no entrance fees for this attraction, but timed-entry tickets must be reserved in advance. Events and exhibitions held at the Library of Congress are also complimentary for visitors.

with the weapon on him and take a tour before heading into the Library of Congress. Faber went through metal detectors before entering the CVC's south entrance, and was given a hand search after ...

James Madison suggested the idea of developing a congressional library at the new capital Washington City. Before that, the capital was located in Philadelphia and New York City.