Free Final Hour

Enjoy free admission during the final hour of each day the Library is open, November 1 through April 30. A timed ticket is required. Reserve a free ticket in advance.

November: 3–4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 5–6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
December through February: 3–4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

This free ticket allows entry to the Library for the last hour of the day. You may not have time to see the entire gallery space.

The free final hour is a great opportunity to explore a few highlights or return to a favorite exhibit. For a fuller visit, choose an earlier time with a paid general admission ticket, or become a member for free admission all year. Allow about three and a half hours to explore the Library.

Selected exhibits and tours are made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more about NEH and its work.