The National Archives in Washington, DC | National Archives Museum

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The National Archives in Washington, DC | National Archives Museum
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National Archives
See the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights
Exhibit Hours
Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location
701 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20408
Free Admission
Located in the Rotunda of the National Archives Building, the Founding Documents - known as the Charters of Freedom - establish the principles of the United States and have inspired the American people to pursue a more perfect union for almost 250 years.
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Featured Exhibits
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Permanent
Charters of Freedom
Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Permanent
The Magna Carta & Records of Rights
Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Permanent
The American Story
Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Permanent
Discovery Center
Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Temporary
Road to Revolution
June 21, 2024 - April 30, 2026
Temporary
Opening the Vault
Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Experience our nation’s history through exhibitions, historical documents, immersive activities, and thought-provoking conversations.
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