James Madison Memorial Building, Washington D.C.

Name: James Madison Memorial Building
Address: 101-199 Independence Ave SE, Washington D.C., 20540, United States
Telephone: +1 202-707-8300

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James Madison Memorial Building, Washington D.C.

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The James Madison Memorial Building is one of three United States Capitol Complex buildings that house the Library of Congress. The building was constructed from 1971 to 1976, and serves as the official memorial to President James Madison. It is located between First and Second Streets SE on Independence Avenue, in Washington, D.C. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°53'12"N, 77°0'17"W

Address

101-199 Independence Ave SENorthwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. 20540 United States

Contact

+1 202-707-8300

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James Madison Memorial Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: United States Capitol, United States Capitol Visitor Center, Court of Neptune Fountain, Eastern Market.

~1690 ftNW
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~780 ftN
Monuments and statues
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0.4 miE
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~690 ftN
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~790 ftS
Nightlife, Restaurant
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~1660 ftW
Neoclassical architecture
Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C.
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~1650 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
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~1230 ftNE
Noted Shakespeare collection and theater
Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington D.C.
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~510 ftN
Museum
American Folklife Center, Washington D.C.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is James Madison Memorial Building open?

James Madison Memorial Building is open:

Monday 7 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday 7 am - 3:30 pm
Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to James Madison Memorial Building?

Nearby attractions include Law Library of Congress, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), C Street Center, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), American Folklife Center, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Cannon House Office Building, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to James Madison Memorial Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to James Madison Memorial Building:

Metro

Capitol South • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (4 min walk)
Eastern Market • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (13 min walk)

Train

Rayburn (8 min walk)
U.S. Capitol (9 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Washington Union Station • Lines: 2601, 2602, 2668, N2610 (19 min walk)
M St SE & 4th St SE • Lines: V4 (19 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (24 min walk)
H Street & 8th Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (28 min walk)