Featured Exhibits

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Group of people looking at the Constitution

Permanent

Charters of Freedom

Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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Permanent

Records of Rights

Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Man looking at pictures on display in exhibit

Temporary

Power & Light: Russell Lee's Coal Survey

March 16, 2024 - December 07, 2025

Temporary

Road to Revolution

June 21, 2024 - August 06, 2026

Temporary

Opening the Vault

Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Color photograph of soldiers walking through rice field

250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army

June 23, 2025 - July 30, 2025

Experience our nation’s history through exhibitions, historical documents, immersive activities, and thought-provoking conversations.

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Upcoming Events

Looking for programs to deepen your experience at the National Archives? From author lectures to family days, explore our in-person and online events that offer something for everyone.

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July 4th at the National Archives!
National Archives Museum, Washington, DC

On Friday, July 4, 2025, the National Archives will hold its annual Fourth of July program on the steps on Constitution Avenue.

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Families, Teachers, and Students

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