Excursions in National Archives Museum
The National Archives Museum, a repository of the founding documents of the United States, is a popular destination for tourists and usually always has long admission lines. When you do enter, though, you will find the Emancipation Proclamation, a copy of the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The museum, which is close to the Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro station on the Green and Yellow lines, is filled with more engaging and family-friendly exhibits. Conveniently, the museum is a well-liked stop on many of the greatest bus excursions in the city.
This museum is fun to visit if you like history. There is a service charge of $1.50 per ticket for reserving free passes on Recreation.gov's website, although users report that buying advance tickets will prevent long entry lines. Additionally, keep your camera in your hotel room since photography is not allowed within the structure. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., however, visitors are not allowed to enter after 5 p.m. All of the museum's displays, in addition to a gift shop, a cafe, and restrooms, are accessible to ticket holders. Free guided tours can also be scheduled in advance through Recreation.gov for the weekdays.
- Ranking: #13 in Best Things To Do in Washington, D.C.
Location: 700 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Price & Hours: Free & 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily
Website: https://museum.archives.gov/
