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National Archives Rotunda
History Museum and Government Building
Federal Triangle, Washington
"Declaration of Independence and the Constitution!!"(7 Tips)
"... Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence are. Must see!"(5 Tips)
"A beautiful display of our founding documents!"(4 Tips)
"Beautiful presentation but surly guards"(2 Tips)
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loran jonakMay 16, 2015Seek out the Rotunda. This is where the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence are. Must see!Upvoted 4 weeks ago![[Princess]](https://fastly.4sqi.net/img/user/32x32/U50M5E4J12PXBVYC.jpg "[Princess]")
[Princess]March 27, 2016If you are a true patriot, you must go there. It was really cool to see the Articles of Confederation, Bill of Rights, Constitution and of course the Declaration of Independence all in the same place.Upvoted 4 weeks ago
John HankusJuly 16, 2015Everyone tries to form a line to the left and work their way around. Do not be fooled into this. It is a free for all with no lines. Walk up to the document you want to see and then back off.
William StudartApril 29, 2022Very nice museum, with some of the most important archives in history. Any history buff will enjoy. Even the Magna Carta is here!
US National ArchivesJuly 12, 2012In this photo, President Clinton and Hillary Clinton take time from the 1999 Independence Day celebrations to admire the Declaration of Independence at the National Archives in Washington, DC. Read more
Zachary RMarch 18, 2013I've been to DC many times now and I always always stop to see OUR Constitution. It is bigger than any one man.
Tom JanssenJuly 29, 2016The original documents that made the USA to what it is right now, very impressive to see!- US National ArchivesMarch 14, 2011Check out the Faulkner Murals when visiting the Charters of Freedom. Recently restored, the murals depict fictional scenes of the Declaration and the Constitution. Click below for before & after shots Read more
Amy CummingsMay 25, 2019The documents have faded over time, but it’s still very cool to see the originals.- Rebecca HilbertAugust 10, 2014Highly recommend stopping here to see the Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence and the Constitution!!
Chad DavisMarch 20, 2011Once you're inside the rotunda, it's sometimes easier to walk thru counter clockwise. The clockwise can sometimes develop a long queue.- Brenton MarcomMay 27, 2022So much history in this building. A beautiful display of our founding documents!
- US National ArchivesJanuary 25, 2011The Charters of Freedom were formally delivered into the custody of the Archivist of the United States and enshrined in the Rotunda at a ceremony on December 15, 1952.
JH H-DFebruary 23, 2012Look for the misspelling of Pennsylvania on the Constitution, it's a fun secret
M Squared Real EstateAugust 19, 2011There's more here than the Rotunda. Check out the declarations of war and presidential letters.
James RichmondJuly 17, 2016Terrible crowd control, they just send a crowd in and it's everyone for themselves
Leandro Radi RochaApril 8, 2011Imperdible paseo. Muy didáctico. Lastima que no se pueden sacar fotos
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National Archives Rotunda
Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20408
United States
Washington, D.C. 20408
United States
The Rotunda is the permanent home of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, and Bill of Rights. These three documents, known collectively as the Charters of Freedom, have secured the rights of the American people for more than two and a quarter centuries.
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- 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
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- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
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- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
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- 6.7
"Over a million people a year visit the National Archives Experience! So to avoid any lines make a reservation in advance by calling 1-877-444-6777."
US National Archives - 7.0
"N.B.: the museum closes at 5, NOT 5:45. The latter is the closing time for the RESEARCH archives."
Rafael Noboa y Rivera - 7.3
"Constitution is in better shape than the declaration of independence. Be prepared for long lines on busy days. Get there early."
John Hankus
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Paul Fraites - 9.2
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