The National Archives Experience

See the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights in new, more accessible encasements, and discover for yourself the role that records play in the history of our country and the lives of Americans. Come and explore the National Archives Experience!

Download the Visitor's Map (PDF), or click the building map on the right to learn more about what there is to do and see once you're here.

Fall & Winter Seasons
(Day after Labor Day through March 31)
10:00 A.M.–5:30 P.M. (every day, except closed on December 25)

Spring Season
(April 1 through the Friday before Memorial Day Weekend)
10:00 A.M.–7:00 P.M. (every day)

Summer Season
(Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day)
10:00 A.M.–9:00 P.M. (every day)

Address
National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20408

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.

Metrorail (Washington's subway)
The Archives/Navy Memorial stop on the Yellow or Green Line, is across Pennsylvania Avenue from the Archives building.

More information about additional public transportation, parking, and conducting research is located in our Locations and Hours section.