The National Archives Building is currently closed but the Archivist of the United States David Ferriero invites you to join him on a virtual tour of our beautiful Temple to American History. When did you last visit the National Archives in Washington, DC? | US National Archives

🎉 We hit a major milestone today at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, welcoming our one millionth visitor of the year—the Buxton family from South Carolina! Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan was on hand to greet them personally, offering a few gifts as a token of our appreciation. Congratulations to the Buxtons, and thank you to all who continue to explore our nation’s history with us! #NationalArchives | US National Archives

We're Opening the Vault with a new display at the National Archives Museum! Now through January 7, 2026, get up close to rarely seen records that showcase the Printing of the Declaration of Independence and the Second Continental Congress, including a special bicentennial printing of the Declaration of Independence in 1976, America's 200th birthday. Visitors will also see records of how the Continental Congress functioned as a de facto government, including a rarely-seen broadside of the Second