National Archives and Records Administration, National archives in Washington, D.C., United States
The National Archives building houses federal documents and records in a neoclassical structure featuring prominent sculptures and inscriptions on Constitution Avenue.
President Franklin D Roosevelt established the National Archives and Records Administration as an independent federal agency on June 19, 1934.
The Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom displays original copies of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights in climate-controlled cases.
Visitors can access the building from Monday through Sunday between 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM, with research facilities available by appointment.
The Archives maintain 15 billion pages of textual records, 43 million photographs, and 40 million aeronautical charts across multiple facilities.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: June 19, 1934
Founders: Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: National Archives and Records Administration
Address: 700 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest 20408 Washington
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:30
Phone: +18662726272
Website: https://archives.gov/espanol
GPS coordinates: 38.89278,-77.02306
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:05
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