The 2nd floor has more than just the big 3- declaration, constitution, bill of rights. Check out the other exhibits. And come on a weekday early to avoid the long lines
The line gets long, so get here early. After you've seen the big 3 (Declaration, Constitution, and Bill of Rights), look at the interactive exhibits that show some of the other records available!
Worth at least one visit to celebrate US history. See the Declaration of Independence, constitution, and bill of rights. Room is dark and cold to help with preservation. No photos allowed at all.
Sometimes there are really long lines to see the declaration of independence. Go early or before closing. Everyone overlooks the Magna Carta on the 2nd floor. Way older and less crowds around it.
Also known as “Archives 1,” the National Archives Building houses textual and microfilm records relating to Congress, maritime manner, genealogy, and the District of Columbia itself!
Find Terry (a security guard) and strike up a conversation. He's got a lot of interesting info and if he can get away he may even take you on a personal tour of his favorite spots.
Go on a Sunday! Parking regulations aren't enforced so you can park right in front for free. Get early so waiting in line isn't unbearable [but you will have to wait in a line two times]
Call 202-357-6829 while in line to listen to information about The National Archives. Kept the kids' attention, helped pass the time in line & they learned something.
As the Fourth of July quickly approaches, check out this fun cartoon from 1905 by Clifford Berryman warning readers of the potential dangers of those fireworks! Read more
Are the records you're looking for at Archives II in College Park? No problem! Catch the free NARA shuttle between DC and College Park weekdays between 8 am and 5 pm.
In the rotunda you can find the original declaration of independence, the bill of rights and the constitution of the United States of America. Very impressive, even for someone from abroad!
Take a look at Seventh Archivist of the United States Don Wilson listening to an historic reenactor perform during the Independence Day celebration at the National Archives in 1988. Read more
At the top of the stairs on the Constitution Ave side of the building are 39-foot-tall bronze doors. At the time they were installed, the bronze doors were said to be the largest in the world.
Congress established the National Archives Establishment in 1934 to centralize federal record keeping & holds Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights & a copy of the 1297 Magna Carta
Wanted to enjoy this, but didn't. Guards treat visitors like convicts. I understand because they have to worry about terrorists, but they could be a bit more polite.
This venue holds original copies of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Get your wonk on at http://NBCPolitics.com.
Cool fact: The Archives’ collection includes three billion pages of text, six million still photos, 91 million feet of motion picture film, 70,000 sound recordings, and nine million aerial photos.
There are 13 medallions around the upper portion of the building that represent the nation, House of Representatives, Senate, and the 10 executive departments at the time the building was built.
Come inside and expore The National Archives! We are the nation's record keeper and these valuable records are preserved and available to you. Hours: Spring & Summer
(March 15 - Labor Day)
10 A.M. - 7 P.M.
Fall and Winter
(Day after Labor Day - March 14)
10 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.