Visit the Museum
Plan your visit to the National Archives Museum, home of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.
Open Daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
701 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20408
Founding Documents
Visit these milestone documents in our Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom
Exhibits
Records of Rights
Permanent Exhibit
Explore how generations of Americans sought to fulfill the promise of the founding documents.
Power & Light: Russell Lee's Coal Survey
March 16, 2024 to July 6, 2025
Russell Lee’s 1946 coal survey photographs tell the story of laborers who helped build the nation, of a moment when the government took stock of their health and safety, and of a photographer who recognized their humanity.
Featured Document Display: North Atlantic Treaty
April 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024
On April 4, 1949, representatives of the United States, Canada, and 10 Western European nations met in Washington, DC, to sign the North Atlantic Treaty—a mutual defense pact against possible aggression from the Soviet Union.
Featured Document Display: The Purple Heart Battalion
April 16, 2024 to May 16, 2024
Composed of 12,000 Japanese American volunteers and dubbed the “Purple Heart Battalion,” the 442nd Regimental Combat Team is the most decorated American military unit for its size and length of service.
Events
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May 16, 202411:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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May 16, 20247:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.