When is National Archives Museum open?
Mon–Wed 10 AM–5:30 PM; Thu 10 AM–12 PM; Fri–Sun 10 AM–5:30 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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National Archives Museum
- 4.76.9k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Museum housing the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights in the rotunda; free entry, photos not allowed of the charters.
Quick answers
National Archives Museum in short
When is the best time to visit National Archives Museum?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is National Archives Museum indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is National Archives Museum good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does National Archives Museum cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book National Archives Museum?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at National Archives Museum?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is National Archives Museum?
701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408.
Is National Archives Museum wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 10 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
58°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 58°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 9am
60° - 10am64°
- 11am67°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–12 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 National Archives Museum
- 2 US Navy Memorial Plaza · 3 min
- 3 Penn Quarter Sports Tavern · 4 min
- 4 Unlimited Biking · 4 min
- 5 Rice Bar Market Place · 4 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 6.9k reviews
Known for
- Declaration of Independence
- Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Magna Carta
What people say
- People like:
- Founding documents, rotunda and Magna Carta draw praise.
- Worth knowing:
- No photography allowed near the charters.
Around Chinatown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
US Navy Memorial PlazaLandmark · 3 min walk
Penn Quarter Sports TavernBar · 4 min walk
Good nowUnlimited BikingTours · 4 min walk
Rice Bar Market PlaceKorean · 4 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.