Visit the Museum

Open every day, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Admission is always free.

701 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20408

Founding Documents

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

Admission is always free. Reservations are not required but are recommended during peak tourist season.
Reservations & Tours

November 10, 2017 to January 6, 2019

View iconic and recently discovered National Archives records related to 12 critical episodes in the Vietnam War.

Records of Rights
Permanent Exhibit
Explore how generations of Americans sought to fulfill the promise of the founding documents.

Public Vaults
Permanent Exhibit
Discover some of the treasures found in the stacks and vaults of the National Archives.

November 29, 2018 to January 1, 2019

Watch telecast footage of the 1968 Apollo 8 Mission, the first manned spacecraft to reach the Moon and safely return.

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.