Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library, Washington D.C.

#566 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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The Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library was completed in 1973 during the presidency of Lloyd Elliott. The library serves the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, the Milken Institute School of Public Health, and the George Washington University School of Nursing. The building is part of the Ross Hall Medical Complex, and has three floors above ground and one below ground. The library was named after Paul Himmelfarb. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'1"N, 77°3'2"W

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Northwest Washington (Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Georgetown Park, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Art Museum of the Americas, Blues Alley.

0.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
19 min walk • Georgetown Park is a mixed use shopping mall and condominium complex in the Georgetown historic district of Washington, D.C. The Shops at Georgetown Park are located at 3222 M Street, NW.
0.4 miSW
Renowned performing arts arena
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the United States National Cultural Center, located on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. It was named in 1964 as a memorial to assassinated President John F. Kennedy.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C.
19 min walk • Art Museum of the Americas, located in Washington, D.C. is the first art museum in the United States primarily devoted to exhibiting works of modern and contemporary art from Latin America and the Caribbean.
0.7 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Blues Alley, Arlington
18 min walk • Blues Alley, founded in 1965, is a jazz nightclub in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • The name "M Street" refers to two major roads in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. Because of the Cartesian coordinate system used to name streets in Washington, the name "M Street" can be used to refer to any east-west street located twelve blocks north or south of the dome of the United States Capitol.
~810 ftN
Street, Park
Washington Circle, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Washington Circle is a traffic circle in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. United States.
0.7 miSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
DAR Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.
19 min walk • DAR Constitution Hall is a concert hall located at 1776 D Street NW, near the White House in Washington, D.C. It was built in 1929 by the Daughters of the American Revolution to house its annual convention when membership delegations outgrew Memorial Continental Hall.
~710 ftN
Monuments and statues
American Revolution Statuary, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • American Revolution Statuary is a group of fourteen statues in Washington, D.C. listed with the National Register of Historic Places.
~750 ftNE
Art Deco architecture, Modernist architecture
Davita Gwu-K St, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • H.B. Burns Memorial Building, also known as Medical Faculty Associates, is a building on the campus of George Washington University in Washington, D.C. It was listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites and the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 as The Keystone.
~1260 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church is a Catholic parish church located at 2436 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. in the United States. The parish was founded on August 4, 1867, and the first church building consecrated and used for worship on December 27, 1868.
~1060 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lisner Auditorium, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Lisner Auditorium is a performance venue sited on the Foggy Bottom campus of The George Washington University, at 730 21st Street Northwest, Washington, D.C.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library?

Nearby attractions include St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), American Revolution Statuary, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Gelman Library, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Davita Gwu-K St, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library:

Metro

Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (1 min walk)
Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (15 min walk)

Bus

21st St & F St Northwest (8 min walk)
MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (11 min walk)