You have to stand in line to go in with a group to look at the famous documents but then some people stand orderly waiting to move along the documents and others go the opposite direction or just push in. There was no order at all. It you were tall you might be able to see but if you're not.....not good. The rooms did not seem very well organized. We were disappointed. The security people were really crabby and rude too when you come into the building.
At the entrance there is a nice museum that illustrates the archives and their collections. The main room instead holds the most important documents of American history: the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights.
What a great experience my family and I had on Father’s Day when my two daughters and I took my husband/dad to see the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. It was so amazing due to Officer Walton offering to give us a free guided tour. He wasn’t looking for tips. Just something Officer Walton enjoys doing while jumping away to stop a visitor for whatever reason and then returning to the group. Our group grew as we all enjoyed the wealth of information he shared. So, when you visit and viewing the Declaration of Independence to ask for Officer Walton!
We enjoyed seeing the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, & Bill of Rights. The docents were very helpful and the crowds were well managed. The suffragette display was fantastic also!
This is worth the visit to see the original Bill of Rights, Constitution and Declaration of Independence! Over 200 years old and highly guarded, so many people looking to view these precious documents. No photos are allowed and we learned it’s because in the past it was allowed but flash photography was destroying them and making the letters fade. Long lines and the museum is huge and so much to see. This is a historians dream to walk through this place. Information galore and almost overwhelming bc you are seeing so much history in one location. Worth going and spending time!
