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The National Archives and Records Administration is committed to protecting the health and safety of visitors, customers, and employees during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Our museum and research facilities are closed to the public until further notice.

701 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20408

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Founding Documents

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

Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights

Reservations & Tours

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Exhibits

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.

Swearing-in ceremony for first female Surgeon General Antonia Novello

Featured Document Display: 150 Years of the Surgeon General

January 14, 2021 to April 1, 2021
To many Americans, the Surgeon General of the United States is the “nation’s doctor,” but it was a very different job 150 years ago.

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Events

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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

Here for Research?

Researchers should use the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance