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History of the Department of Justice | History of the Department of Justice History of the Department of Justice Blog Post A New Chapter: The U.S. Department of Justice Museum March 9, 2026 A Historical Timeline of the Department of Justice Learn About DOJ's History The Museum The U.S. Department of Justice Museum’s design is complete and is being built now! View the Museum's Design Tour Main Justice The Robert F. Kennedy Main Justice Building opened in 1934. It features 68 murals and 57 sculptural elements created between 1935 and 1941 celebrating justice in America. Explore the Building 150 Years of the Department of Justice Explore this historical timeline, created to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the creation of the Department of Justice, spanning from its beginnings in 1789 to today. Go to the Timeline Attorneys General Throughout History Eighty-seven distinguished Americans have served as Attorney General. Learn more about these honored individuals with this publication. Learn About Our Attorneys General Deputy Attorneys General Throughout History Thirty-nine distinguished Americans have served as Deputy Attorney General. Learn more about these honored individuals. Learn About Our Deputy Attorneys General Art and Architecture of the RFK Building This book has been created to give a glimpse inside the halls of the Robert F. Kennedy Building, and to show how its art relates to the efforts put forth by the Department and its people. Learn More About the Building History of the DOJ Seal and Motto Read about the history of the Department of Justice’s seal and the somewhat enigmatic Latin motto appearing on it: " Qui Pro Domina Justitia Sequitur." Learn About the Seal For questions about the Museum email us at Museum@usdoj.gov