Tours
NLM exhibitions, tours, and public programs are free of charge and open to the public.
- Tour Current Exhibitions
- Tour the History of Medicine Reading Room
- Tour the Library
- Tour Objects of Art at NLM
Before coming to the Library, see Visit Us for directions, parking, security, and other visitor information.
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Tour Current Exhibitions
View the special display in the History of Medicine Division Reading Room, and the flagship exhibition in the Library's rotunda gallery. These exhibitions are always free and open to public during the following Library hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. (EST)
Note: The Library is closed on Federal holidays. See Holiday ScheduleDocent-guided tour is also available between Monday-Friday except on Federal holidays. To arrange a guided tour please contact NLMExhibition@mail.nih.govor call 301.594.1947
Find out more about NLM Exhibition Program.
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Tour the History of Medicine Reading Room
For an overview of historical collections, our resources and services, and to see some of the Library's rare books and conservation methods, enjoy a guided visit to the History of Medicine Reading Room. Please call ahead to make arrangements.
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Contact:
Steven Greenberg
Coordinator fo Public Services, History of Medicine Division
E-mail: mailto:greenbes@mail.nih.gov
Phone: (301) 435-4995 -
Before you come...
- Read The Story of NLM Historical Collections.
- Review directions, parking, security, and other visitor information at Visit Us.
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Tour the Library
A one-hour guided walking tour of the Library starts in the NLM Visitors Center (Room 127, Building 38A) at 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays). Reservations for the 1:30 tour are not required for groups of five (5) or fewer, although it is helpful to notify us in advance once your plans are firm.
With advance notice, we can show the introductory video "Expanding the Medical Universe," in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian or Spanish. We can also arrange for special group tours.
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Contact:
Shana Potash
Public Affairs Specialist
E-mail: potashs@mail.nlm.nih.gov
Phone: (301) 594-7526For more information, see NLM Visitor Center and Tours
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Tour Objects of Art at NLM
Explore Objects of Art at the National Library of Medicine.