Private Family-Friendly National Archives Museum Tour
Explore America’s founding ideas with stories tailored to your family
Duration
1 hr
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Private tour, Guide, Entry tickets
Highlights
Step inside the National Archives Museum for a private tour led by an expert guide in English. Follow stories of the ideas, decisions and disagreements behind America’s founding, with explanations adapted to keep both children and adults involved.
- Examine the original Declaration of Independence and explore what its promises included—and left out
- Discover the fierce disagreements that shaped the U.S. Constitution
- Explore the Bill of Rights and how its protections have been reinterpreted across generations
- See the Magna Carta of 1297 and trace its influence on limits to government power
What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets for the permanent collection
Important details
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- A moderate level of physical fitness is required
- Bring photo identification showing your age, or a copy or image of your passport
- Bring only a handbag or small, slim backpack; large bags and suitcases are not allowed inside
- Wear appropriate attire for entry to the sites visited
- Remain quiet in museum rooms where speech is restricted; your guide will explain these areas before entering
- Security queues may still occur despite skip-the-line access
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 6 guests.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour for a full refund. No refunds within 24 hours; no-shows and late arrivals are charged the full price. Tours run rain or shine and are canceled only for dangerous weather alerts from local authorities. Unannounced museum closures or opening delays exceeding one hour result in an alternative, with no refund or discount.
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FAQs
Yes, the tour is wheelchair-friendly.
Hotel pickup and drop-off, temporary exhibitions and optional gratuities are not included. Arrange your own transportation to and from the museum.
Yes, you can stay in the National Archives Museum until it closes.
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.
