Gelman Library, Washington D.C.

Name: Gelman Library
Address: 2130 H Street Northwest, Washington D.C., United States
Telephone: +1 202-994-6558

#633 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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The Estelle and Melvin Gelman Library, more commonly known as Gelman Library, is the main library of The George Washington University, and is located on its Foggy Bottom campus. The Gelman Library, the Eckles Library on the Mount Vernon campus and the Virginia Science and Technology Campus Library in Ashburn comprise the trio known as the George Washington University Libraries. The Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library and the Jacob Burns Law Library also serve the university. The Gelman Library is a member of the Washington Research Library Consortium and the Association of Research Libraries. ()

Coordinates: 38°53'57"N, 77°2'54"W

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2130 H Street NorthwestNorthwest Washington (Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End)Washington D.C. United States

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+1 202-994-6558

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Day trips

Gelman Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Concordia German Evangelical Church and Rectory, Art Museum of the Americas.

0.8 miN
Shopping, Bookshop
Kramers, Washington D.C.
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., Kramers is a cherished landmark that embodies the spirit of literary culture in the nation's capital. This iconic independent bookstore, café, and bar, which opened its doors in 1976, has long served as a haven for book lovers...
0.4 miSW
Renowned performing arts arena
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C.
12 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.
~1150 ftE
Church, Italianate architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Concordia German Evangelical Church and Rectory, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Concordia German Evangelical Church and Rectory, also known as Concordia United Church of Christ and Rectory is a historic church in Northwest, Washington, D.C.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C.
15 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.
0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
15 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.
~1300 ftNW
Street, Park
Washington Circle, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Washington Circle is a traffic circle in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. United States.
0.6 miSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
DAR Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.
15 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.
~1220 ftNW
Monuments and statues
American Revolution Statuary, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • American Revolution Statuary is a group of fourteen statues in Washington, D.C. listed with the National Register of Historic Places.
0.8 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Chase's Theater and Riggs Building, Washington D.C.
21 min walk • The Chase's Theater and Riggs Building, also known as the Keith-Albee Theater and the Keith-Albee Building, was a historic building located at 1426 G Street and 615-627 15th Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the city's Downtown area.
~900 ftN
Art Deco architecture, Modernist architecture
Davita Gwu-K St, Washington D.C.
5 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.
~360 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lisner Auditorium, Washington D.C.
2 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 Gelman Library?

Nearby attractions include National Churchill Library and Center, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Margaret Wetzel House, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Lisner Auditorium, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Ulysses S. Grant School, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to Gelman Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gelman Library:

Metro

Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (4 min walk)
Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (12 min walk)

Bus

21st St & F St Northwest (5 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (8 min walk)