Semi-Private National Archives Museum Tour in Washington DC
See America’s founding documents with a professional historian guide
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Guide, permanent collection entry
Highlights
Explore the National Archives Museum’s permanent collection with a professional historian guide. Stand before documents that shaped the United States and trace the history behind them.
- See the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights in the Rotunda
- Discover the Emancipation Proclamation, a 1297 Magna Carta, and records connected to Rosa Parks
- Examine letters and artifacts that illuminate American history and civil rights
- Learn how landmark documents shaped evolving rights and government in the United States
What's Included
- Professional tour historian guide
- Permanent collection admission
Important details
- Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled start time
- Bring identification showing age
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Only handbags or small, thin backpacks are permitted through museum security; large bags and suitcases are not allowed
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not available for travelers with walking disabilities
- Moderate physical fitness is required
- Tours run rain or shine, so dress for the forecast
- Visit the permanent collection only; temporary exhibitions are not included
- The National Archives Vaults are under renovation and are not accessible
- Appropriate dress is required for entry to some sites on the tour
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours before the tour start time. No refund is available within 24 hours of the start time. No-shows and late arrivals are charged in full.
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FAQs
No. This tour is not available for guests using a wheelchair.
No. This tour is not available for guests with walking disabilities.
Bring identification (with age indicated).
Meeting details
Bottom of the front stairs of the National Archives Building on Constitution Ave NW
Related locations
National Archives Museum
Admission includedStanding inside the National Archives Museum, you come face to face with the original Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The dimly lit Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom holds these fragile parchments in a hushed, almost reverent atmosphere. The National Archives Museum reminds every visitor that the principles shaping American life are not abstractions but physical objects you can see with your own eyes.
