Locations, Hours, and Contact Information - Washington, DC, Metro Events

The National Archives Museum
Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets, NW, Washington, DC

Plan your visit to the National Archives Museum.

Exhibit Hours:

• 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Last admission is at 5 p.m.
• Open every day except Thanksgiving and December 25.

Admission free.

All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted. Reservations for McGowan Theater programs are not required but are recommended. Use the online event registration system from the National Archives Foundation to reserve your seats:
1. Register at www.archivesfoundation.org/events/
2. Print your email confirmation and bring it with you.
3. To reserve by phone, call 202-357-6814. Walk-ins without reservations will be admitted, depending on available seats.

For McGowan Theater programs, use the Special Events Entrance on Constitution Avenue. The doors to the building will open 45 minutes prior to the start of the program. Seating will end 20 minutes after the program has started. If you have questions about McGowan Theater programs, email public.program@nara.gov.

For reservations, special accommodations, or to be placed on the mailing list, call 202-357-5450, or toll free at 1-86-NARA-NARA (1-866-272-6272, option 3), or email public.program@nara.gov.

Museum Visit Reservations: To make reservations to visit the museum, especially during the height of the tourist season and holiday periods use online reservations.

Offers publications and gift items in support of National Archives exhibitions, education, and public programs.  A 15% discount is offered on program-related books. Telephone 202-357-5271.

The National Archives Research Center
700 Penn. Ave., NW, Washington, DC and 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD.

Research Hours for both locations:

Check the Washington, DC and College Park, MD location information for records pull times and other important details.

Call 202-357-5450 for a docent-led guided tour.

TDD: 301-837-0482. The National Archives is fully accessible. To request an accommodation (such as a sign language interpreter) for a public program, please call 202-357-5450, or toll free at 1-86-NARA-NARA (1-866-272-6272, option 3), or email public.program@nara.gov at least two weeks prior to the event.