Visit the National Archives Museum

HOURS 
Open seven days a week 
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

LOCATION
701 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20408
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Metro Stop: Archives/Navy Memorial Station 

ADMISSION
Tickets encouraged

Reserve free tickets here
Avoid lines and reserve $1 timed-entry tickets here
Reserve $1 timed-entry tickets for large groups here

(NEW) Extended Hours

Enjoy extended hours at the National Archives from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., now through July 5, 2026.
Presented in part by the National Archives Foundation through the generous support of Bank of America.

What You’ll See

America’s story comes to life at the National Archives Museum—home to the original Declaration of Independence and more than 13 billion other documents, photographs, films, and more. 

Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom: The one and only place to see the original founding documents for the U.S.– the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. 
The American Story: The newest signature galleries couple centuries-old original documents with cutting-edge technology to deliver a personalized, immersive history experience.
Records of Rights: Explores how generations of Americans sought to fulfill the promise of the founding documents and fought for their rights throughout history.
Featured Documents on Rotation: Rotating exhibits showcasing rarely-seen documents that tell the stories of people and the moments that shaped American history.
The Discovery Center: Visitors of all ages can experience the National Archives through educational games in the Archives Arcade and Family Room.

Plan Your Visit