Home to the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, the National Archives holds more than 15 billion records.
Home to the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights, the National Archives holds more than 13 billion records. Visit our newest exhibit Power & Light: Russell Lee’s Coal Survey, an exhibition of photographs by renowned documentary photographer Russell Lee telling the story of workers who helped build a nation.
Open daily 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. except Christmas; extended summer hours. Group tours by appointment, call (202) 501-5205. Free admission.
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Banquet capacity: 175, Classroom capacity: 50, Theatre capacity: 332, Reception capacity: 300
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