May 08th, 2025
Annual Summer Movies on the Lawn to Present National Film Registry Selections
The Library of Congress will host its annual “Summer Movies on the Lawn” series starting July 10. The series featuring films from the Library’s National Film Registry will be presented Thursday evenings at sundown on the southeast lawn of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building.
The scheduled films include:
July 10: “The Princess Bride” (1987) (2016 National Film Registry)
July 17: “The Goonies” (1985) (2017 National Film Registry)
July 24: “Spy Kids” (2001) (2024 National Film Registry)
July 31: “The Muppet Movie” (1979) (2001 National Film Registry)
Aug. 7: “Jurassic Park” (1993) (2018 National Film Registry)
The Library plans to offer music performances prior to some of the films. Music for the evening will begin at 7 p.m., followed by the film at sundown.
Located on the corner of 2nd Street SE and Independence Avenue, the southeast lawn of the Thomas Jefferson Building is a scenic space to enjoy films on Capitol Hill. No tickets are required, but visitors are encouraged to arrive early as space is limited. Visitors must stay with their items on the lawn at all times.
Restrooms are available in the James Madison Building located at 101 Independence Ave SE. Please be advised, visitors must navigate U.S. Capitol Police security screening to enter the building to use the facilities. Restrooms in this building are fully accessible.
The film series is part of the Library’s after-hours experience, Live! At the Library. From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, visitors are invited to enjoy happy hour drinks and snacks available for purchase in the Great Hall overlooking the Capitol and the Thomas Jefferson Building’s beautiful architecture while immersing themselves in the Library’s exhibitions, collections and programs. Free timed-entry passes for entrance to the Thomas Jefferson Building are required and can be reserved at loc.gov/visit. Find additional event details at loc.gov/live. back...
The Library of Congress will host its annual “Summer Movies on the Lawn” series starting July 10. The series featuring films from the Library’s National Film Registry will be presented Thursday evenings at sundown on the southeast lawn of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building.
The scheduled films include:
July 10: “The Princess Bride” (1987) (2016 National Film Registry)
July 17: “The Goonies” (1985) (2017 National Film Registry)
July 24: “Spy Kids” (2001) (2024 National Film Registry)
July 31: “The Muppet Movie” (1979) (2001 National Film Registry)
Aug. 7: “Jurassic Park” (1993) (2018 National Film Registry)
The Library plans to offer music performances prior to some of the films. Music for the evening will begin at 7 p.m., followed by the film at sundown.
Located on the corner of 2nd Street SE and Independence Avenue, the southeast lawn of the Thomas Jefferson Building is a scenic space to enjoy films on Capitol Hill. No tickets are required, but visitors are encouraged to arrive early as space is limited. Visitors must stay with their items on the lawn at all times.
Restrooms are available in the James Madison Building located at 101 Independence Ave SE. Please be advised, visitors must navigate U.S. Capitol Police security screening to enter the building to use the facilities. Restrooms in this building are fully accessible.
The film series is part of the Library’s after-hours experience, Live! At the Library. From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, visitors are invited to enjoy happy hour drinks and snacks available for purchase in the Great Hall overlooking the Capitol and the Thomas Jefferson Building’s beautiful architecture while immersing themselves in the Library’s exhibitions, collections and programs. Free timed-entry passes for entrance to the Thomas Jefferson Building are required and can be reserved at loc.gov/visit. Find additional event details at loc.gov/live. back...
