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National Archives Museum

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يشغل National Archives Museum مبنى الأرشيف الكلاسيكي الجديد الصرحي الذي صممه المعماري John Russell Pope عام 1935 في Constitution Avenue، حيث تُعرض وثائق Charters of Freedom الأصلية – إعلان الاستقلال، والدستور، ووثيقة الحقوق – تحت قبة قاعة Rotunda المهيبة. وإلى جانبها، تحتضن David M. Rubenstein Gallery نسخة أصلية ونادرة من وثيقة Magna Carta تعود لعام 1297، بالإضافة إلى The American Story، وهو معرض دائم افتُتح في نوفمبر 2025 ويوظف تقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي لتمكين الزوار من استكشاف ملايين السجلات الأرشيفية. ويكتمل المشهد التفاعلي للمتحف مع Discovery Center المخصص لليافعين ومعرض دوري متجدد بعنوان Opening the Vault يكشف عن كنوز أرشيفية نادرة. الدخول مجاني.

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701 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20408, United States (public entrance at Constitution Avenue and 9th Street NW)

Nearest station: Archives–Navy Memorial–Penn Quarter (Green, Yellow lines), Federal Triangle (Blue, Orange, Silver lines), Judiciary Square (Red line)

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Free admission for all; reservations are not required. Free general-admission tickets or $1 timed-entry tickets can be booked in advance to reduce waiting, which can exceed an hour at peak times.

Nearby

National Museum of Natural History

HistoryFree4 min walk

National Gallery of Art

ArtFree4 min walk

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

DesignFree6 min walk

National Portrait Gallery

ArtFree7 min walk

Visitor Information

Is National Archives Museum free to visit?
Yes, general admission to National Archives Museum is free. Free admission for all; reservations are not required. Free general-admission tickets or $1 timed-entry tickets can be booked in advance to reduce waiting, which can exceed an hour at peak times.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of National Archives Museum?
National Archives Museum is open Open daily 10:00–17:30, with last admission at 17:00. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is National Archives Museum?
National Archives Museum is located at 701 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20408, United States (public entrance at Constitution Avenue and 9th Street NW), in the Penn Quarter / National Mall area of Washington, DC. The nearest stations are Archives–Navy Memorial–Penn Quarter (Green, Yellow lines), Federal Triangle (Blue, Orange, Silver lines), Judiciary Square (Red line).
What can I see at National Archives Museum?
إعلان الاستقلال والدستور ووثيقة الحقوق معروضة تحت ألواح زجاجية داخل قاعة Rotunda الرخامية؛ وثائق تأسيس أمريكا التاريخية متاحة للمشاهدة مجانًا. Current highlights include وثائق الحرية (Charters of Freedom), القصة الأمريكية (The American Story), مركز الاكتشاف (Discovery Center).
Do I need to book National Archives Museum in advance?
National Archives Museum is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free admission for all; reservations are not required. Free general-admission tickets or $1 timed-entry tickets can be booked in advance to reduce waiting, which can exceed an hour at peak times.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit National Archives Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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