Visit the Museum

Plan your visit to the National Archives Museum, home of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.

Open Daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

701 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20408

Plan A Visit

Founding Documents

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

Exhibits

369th Infantry playing basketball

All American: The Power of Sports

September 16, 2022 to January 7, 2024
All American explores the power of sports to embody our national ideals and the power of athletes to challenge us to live up to them.

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.

Anna May Wong Certificate of Identity

Featured Document Display: Celebrating Anna May Wong

April 27, 2023 to June 20, 2023
Film legend Anna May Wong’s talent could not be contained by the racist casting of early Hollywood movies.

Events

 

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