Private National Archives Museum Tour
See America’s founding documents with a private guide
Duration
2 hours
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Private tour, guide, tickets
Highlights
Explore the National Archives Museum with a private guide and encounter documents that shaped the United States. Discover the stories behind the nation’s founding, civil rights, and democracy through its permanent collection.
- Stand before the original Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution
- Discover the Bill of Rights and the freedoms it protects
- Examine the Emancipation Proclamation and Rosa Parks citation
- See handwritten letters from George Washington and Alexander Hamilton
- Explore a rare 1297 copy of the Magna Carta
What's Included
- Private museum tour
- Professional tour guide
- Skip-the-line tickets for the permanent collection
Important details
- Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled start time
- Bring identification showing age
- Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Moderate physical fitness required
- Only handbags or small, thin backpacks are permitted inside the museum
- Dress for the weather, as the tour runs rain or shine
Cancellation Policy
Full refund when cancelled at least 24 hours before start. No refund within 24 hours. No-shows and late arrivals are charged in full.
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FAQs
Yes, the private National Archives Museum tour is wheelchair friendly.
No. Your tickets cover the museum's permanent collection; temporary exhibitions are not included.
Security lines may occasionally form, even with skip-the-line access.
Meeting details
Bottom of the front stairs of the National Archives Building, 701 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.
