Records Temporarily Unavailable
Attention Researchers:
Some of the RG 110 (Civil War) records are being relocated from the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, to NARA's regional locations beginning August 11, 2008. The records will temporarily be unavailable during the move, but will reopen for public access at the regional locations on December 8, 2008.
Learn more
In the event of inclement weather:
Call the NARA opening-status line at 301-837-0700 or call the Federal Government's Office of Personnel Management at 202-606-1900 or visit http://www.opm.gov for an announcement indicating if we are closed, opening late, or closing early.
Hours Change
Extended evening and weekend hours in the archival research rooms have been restored.
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The National Archives in
Washington, DC
The Rotunda of the National Archives Building in downtown Washington, DC, displays the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence. For more information, see the National Archives Experience.
- Address
- Transportation
- Hours
- Archives Shop
- Food Service
- Information for Researchers
- Things to do when you visit
Address
National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20408-0001
The National Archives Building is located between Seventh and Ninth Streets, NW, with entrances on Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues.
Please Note:
- The Rotunda entrance, which includes the Exhibit Hall, is on Constitution Avenue.
- The research entrance to the building is on Pennsylvania Avenue.
For details, see the Building Entrance Map or visit the National Archives Experience
Transportation
Subway
In Washington, DC, take Metrorail's Yellow or Green lines
to the Archives/Navy
Memorial station. The Archives/Navy Memorial stop is across Pennsylvania
Avenue from the Archives building.
Bus
In Washington, DC, Metrobuses 30, 32, 34, 36, 53, A42, A46, A48,
P1, P2, P4, P17, P19, and W13 stop at the National Archives on Pennsylvania
Avenue.
For more specific information on routes, fares, and timetables for Metrobus and Metrorail, please see the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority or telephone Metro at 202-637-7000.
Parking
No parking at the building is available for researchers. Several commercial parking lots are located nearby and metered curb parking may be available on nearby streets.
Free Staff shuttle bus between the Washington, DC and College Park, MD National Archives buildings:
- Monday through Friday only
- Depart Washington, DC: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the hour
- Depart College Park: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the hour
- Researchers may use it on a space available basis.
Distance from Local Airports
- From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): 4 miles
- From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): 28 miles
- From Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI): 32 miles
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pull Times for Records:
Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday there is an additional pull at 3:30 p.m.
Note: No records are retrieved from the stacks on Saturday or in the evening.
More details about Pull Times
Closed Sundays and Federal HolidaysNational Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20408
Rotunda and Exhibit Hall Hours
Spring and Summer
March 15 - Labor Day
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fall and Winter
Day after Labor Day - March 14
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing.
(Closed Thanksgiving Day and December 25)Admission Free
National Archives and Records Administration
Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets, NW
Washington, DC.
Food Service
In Washington, DC, there is a small snack bar at NARA but no facility in which to store bag lunches. In good weather, groups may eat outdoors on the Mall or at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Food may be purchased at nearby attractions:
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