Visit the Museum

Open every day, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Admission is always free.

701 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20408

Plan A Visit

Founding Documents

Visit these milestone documents in our Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom

Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights

Admission is always free. Reservations are not required but are recommended during peak tourist season.
Reservations & Tours

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Exhibits

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Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote

May 10, 2019 to January 3, 2021
Celebrate the 19th Amendment’s centennial and discover the diverse struggle for women's voting rights throughout American history. Opening May 10, 2019.

Museum visitors explore the interactive touch screen table in the Records of Rights Exhibit

Records of Rights
Permanent Exhibit
Explore how generations of Americans sought to fulfill the promise of the founding documents.

Public Vaults exhibit

Public Vaults
Permanent Exhibit
Discover some of the treasures found in the stacks and vaults of the National Archives.

Photograph of American soldiers landing off the coast of France under heavy Nazi machine gun fire, June 6, 1944 (detail)

Featured Document Display: 75th Anniversary of D-Day

May 23, 2019 to July 2, 2019
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched the greatest amphibious invasion the world has ever seen. This collection of documents reveals the dogged determination and endurance of the Allied forces that made D-day the triumph we celebrate today.

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Events

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Boeing Learning Center

For Families and Visitors of All Ages

Drop in to the ReSource Room to participate in hands-on activities featuring replica documents, images, maps, posters and more. Or make advance reservations for an immersive Learning Lab experience for your group.

Tips for Families and Visitors with Children

Here for Research?

Researchers should use the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance