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For the first time in history, the entire United States Constitution is on display!
In celebration of 250 years of American Freedom, the entire U.S. Constitution and the original Bill of Rights will be surrounded by 17 Constitutional amendments, filling the Rotunda at the National Archives in Washington, DC, in a dramatic and highly visual display.
This marks the first time in history the entire U.S. Constitution will be on display.
This historic, special display will also include the rarely displayed fifth page of the U.S. Constitution. This original document outlines a set of instructions to the States on how to implement the Constitution, signed by George Washington as President of the Constitutional Convention.
The display will open to the public in the Rotunda on Tuesday, September 16 and remain open through Wednesday, October 1. Visitors can view and experience the entire Constitution during regular museum hours: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Those visiting within those dates should anticipate longer than usual wait times, and visitors are encouraged to reserve timed-entry tickets.
To provide more opportunities to see the special display, the National Archives Museum will be open extended hours until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, as well as Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28.
The display of the entire U.S. Constitution is part of the National Archives’ celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Other upcoming activities at the National Archives include the opening of a new permanent exhibition space, The American Story and Discovery Center, in October 2025. The new galleries at the National Archives Museum will be the first and only museum experience in Washington, DC to use artificial intelligence to bring visitors individualized opportunities to explore American history.
