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Mosaic of Minerva
This beautiful marble VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
mosaic figure of Minerva
of Peace, created by Elihu Practical Information
Vedder, dominates the stair- Map 4 E4. 101 Independence
Avenue SE. Tel (202) 707-8000.
case landing near the Visitors’ ∑ loc.gov
Gallery, overlooking the Main Open 8:30am–5pm Mon–Sat.
Reading Room.
Closed Jan 1, Thanksgiving,
Dec 25.
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For reading rooms access, visitors
must be over 18 and have a user
card, obtained by presenting a
driver’s license or passport and
completing a registration form
at the Madison Building.
Transport
q Capitol South.
@ 32, 34, 36, 96.
. Gutenberg Bible
The 15th-century Gutenberg Bible
was the first book printed using
movable metal type. This is one
of only three perfect vellum copies.
Main
Entrance
Neptune Fountain . Great Hall
The bronze statue of Splendid marble arches
Neptune, the Roman and columns, grand staircases,
god of the sea, forms imposing bronze statues, stained-
a striking feature at glass skylights, mosaics, and
the front of the murals all combine to create
Jefferson Building. a magnificent entrance hall.
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