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Explore exhibits that showcase the extraordinary holdings of the National Archives. Drawing from over two centuries of federal government records, the letters, memos, maps, drawings, photographs, films, and artifacts on display depict the history of our national life and demonstrate how records help us claim our rights and hold our elected officials accountable.

Current Exhibits

We recommend that you allow at least 90 minutes to visit the exhibit galleries.

Black and white image of soldiers standing in front of a cabin.
Featured Document

Spymaster-in-Chief: George Washington’s Wartime Espionage

December 02, 2025 - January 07, 2026
Opening the Vault
Temporary

Opening the Vault

Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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Past Exhibits

Cream document with black type and handwritten text and signatures.
Featured Document

Freedmen's Bureau Marriage Records

February 05, 2025 - March 03, 2025
Color photograph of Ronald Reagan being sworn in as president
Featured Document

20th Amendment: A New Inauguration Day

January 10, 2025 - February 03, 2025
Black and white image of mail carriers and mail train with text over top
Featured Document

Mr. Santa Claus: Romance of the Postal Service

December 05, 2024 - December 29, 2024
Sepia tone image of group of men standing on board a ship in military uniforms
Featured Document

Bring Them Home, Uncle Sam

October 31, 2024 - December 04, 2024
Black and white photograph of man and woman in hospital room reading a large folio.
Featured Document

Betty Ford: Raising Breast Cancer Awareness

October 03, 2024 - October 30, 2024
President waving at door of Air Force One with blue sky in background.
Temporary

Jimmy Carter: 39th President of the United States

December 30, 2024 - January 09, 2025
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