The Library of Congress occupies three buildings on Capitol Hill. The buildings are remarkable public spaces and public works of art. Each is named after a President of the United States who has a strong connection with the creation of Congress’s library.

View locations for events, exhibitions, reading rooms, and research centers.
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Exhibitions and Visit Highlights

Reading Rooms and Research Centers

Special Events Spaces

Other Locations

Capitol Hill

Campus Map

Campus Map
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Bird's Eye View

Bird's Eye View of Capitol Hill
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The Library Buildings

Thomas Jefferson Building
1st Street SE, between Independence Avenue and East Capitol Street

Ground Floor | First Floor | Second Floor

Explore the Jefferson Building

James Madison Memorial Building
Independence Avenue, between 1st and 2nd Streets

Basement | Ground Floor | First Floor | Second Floor
Third Floor | Fourth Floor | Sixth Floor

Explore the Madison Building

John Adams Building
2nd Street SE, between Independence Avenue and East Capitol Street

Ground Floor | First Floor | Second Floor | Fifth Floor

Explore the Adams Building