2025

SCHEDULE

National Museum of Asian Art, Folger Shakespeare Library, Library of Congress

Track 1

| Wednesday, Sept. 24

National Museum of Asian Art

Breakfast

Curator led tour of “Ancient Yemen: Incense, Art, and Trade.”

Folger Shakespeare Library  (8-minute bus ride)

Welcome and history of the Folger from Director of Operations David Whitney.

Behind-the-scenes tour focusing on security, fire safety, and facility features.

Gallery tours with docents and Visitor Services staff.

Library of Congress (LoC) (0.2 miles, 5-minute walk)

Start your time at LoC with welcoming remarks.

Presentation by LoC Preservation Specialist Megan Keister on “Library of Congress Collection Safeguarding and the Site Assistance Visit Program.”

Tour of behind-the-scenes spaces at LoC.

Enjoy the LoC gallery spaces with a self-guided tour.