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.
Exhibit Renovations
The National Archives in Washington, DC, is redesigning its permanent galleries, Discovery Center, and theater. This once-in-a-generation renovation, undertaken in partnership with the National Archives Foundation, is part of the Archives' celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
To prepare the new spaces, the Public Vaults exhibition is closed. The National Archives Rotunda — home to the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights — will remain open during the renovation. The Lawrence F. O’Brien Gallery, the David M. Rubenstein Gallery, and the National Archives Store will also remain open.
Opening Fall 2025
