Library of Congress

Law library · The Capitol Grounds

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25+ Free Things to Do in Washington, D.C. (Updated 2025)

"I was impressed by the Library of Congress as the world’s largest library — housing over 16 million books and 120 million other items, established in 1800 and serving as Congress’s main research center and home to the U.S. Copyright Office — and noted that entry is free but requires advance timed reservations." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/free-things-to-do-in-washington-dc/

101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540 Get directions

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