As of March 10, 2020 the National Library of Medicine is open, but buildings are temporarily closed.

Library Hours

• Main Reading Room Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Visitors Center Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• The Reading Rooms and Visitors Center are closed on Federal holidays.

Coming to NLM

• Procedures for visitors to NIH (including REAL ID requirements)
• Directions and parking information
• Hotels Near NIH

Researching at NLM

• NLM Reading Rooms and Services
  • History of Medicine Reading Room
• Buildings for NLM Visitors

Visiting NLM and the NIH Campus

When you visit NLM on the NIH Campus, you should follow the procedures regarding Campus Access and Security.

• Contact security at (301) 496-6010
• Inquire about lost and found items at any of the guard stations in Building 38

Making the Most of Your Visit

• Take a tour of the Library.
• Explore the Objects of Art in the National Library of Medicine.
• Visit the interactive displays at the NLM Visitors Center.

Exploring the History of Medicine at NLM and Beyond

At NLM:

• Take a tour of the History of Medicine Reading Room.
• See the exhibitions.

Beyond NLM:

• At the National Institutes of Health (NIH Map): The DeWitt Stetten, Jr., Museum of Medical Research
• In Washington, D.C., visit Historic Medical Sites in the Washington, DC Area