The National Archives in Washington, DC
- U.S. Congress
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Federal District Courts in the District of Columbia
- Select Federal Agencies
We also house pre-World War I military service records for:
- U.S. Army and Confederate veterans
- Pre-1940 vessel and station log books for the U.S. Navy
Hours and Location
Address
700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20408-0001
Toll-free: 1-866-272-6272
Email: archives1reference@nara.gov
Research Room Hours
The research room at the National Archives in Washington, DC, is open Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Research appointments are highly encouraged, but you may also conduct research as a walk-in. Research appointments can be scheduled via Eventbrite on the National Archives DC-area Research Appointments page.
You may email a1consultation@nara.gov for advance consultation and appointment questions.
Please see these frequently asked questions for further information about conducting in-person research at the National Archives.
Museum and Rotunda Hours
Please see the National Archives Museum website for the latest information.
Find links to finding aids, military records, online research tools, ordering information, and much more.
Frequently Requested
Find directions to our building, review our research room policies, and learn what to expect when you arrive.
The Rotunda of the National Archives Building displays the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence.
