In the Public Vaults, the permanent exhibit in the National Archives Experience, you can experience the feeling of going beyond the walls of the Rotunda into the stacks and vaults of the National Archives.
800 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at National Archives) Washington , D.C. 20408 United States
Lots of interesting things to see here. Give yourself between 30 minutes and an hour to see everything in the vault.
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. Read more
For the last 3 days there has been a line . Show up before 930 to get in at a reasonable point!
Important stop for anyone interested in genealogy
I've been to DC many times now and I always always stop to see OUR Constitution. It is bigger than any one man. - Zachary R
N.B.: the museum closes at 5, NOT 5:45. The latter is the closing time for the RESEARCH archives. - Rafael Noboa y Rivera
Constitution is in better shape than the declaration of independence. Be prepared for long lines on busy days. Get there early. - John Hankus
Excellent museum and a lot to take in. You will need at least 2 days to see everything. - Katie Terrell
Really cool exhibit filled with social media. What a great way to experience the museum. - Jeff Meade
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING great gift shops and prices. Large and lots to see very fun - Kiley K
Line gets super long on busy days! Highly recommend getting a reservation for a timed visit. - Taylor Ness
Totally love it! The museum is stunning, everything is organized in a fun way. A great place to learn and have fun. - Steven Vega