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Rotunda to Reopen on Saturdays this Fall
Press Release · Thursday, October 8, 2020

Washington, DC

We’ve missed you and can’t wait to welcome you back to the ÍþÄá˹ÈËÓéÀÖ³¡ Museum starting this Saturday, October 10!  To provide the safest environment for our visitors, only the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom--featuring the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights-- will be open, by timed reservation on Saturdays only, from 10 am– 2 pm. Beginning today, visitors can reserve passes online and select the desired date and time for their visit. Click Timed Entry Tickets. No one will be admitted without a .

The other Museum exhibits and the Archives Café will not be open. All on-site public tours and events are temporarily suspended. The ÍþÄá˹ÈËÓéÀÖ³¡ Museum is located on Constitution Avenue at 9th Street, NW, and is fully accessible. Metro: Yellow and Green lines, Archives/Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter station. 

Given that the well-being of our visitors is our top priority, the Rotunda will reopen with the following enhanced public safety measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, the situation can change quickly so visitors should check for the most up-to-date information. Questions? Contact 202-357-5210 or email visitorservices@nara.gov.

Enhanced Safety Measures for the health of visitors and staff (based on CDC guidance):

• Closely monitoring and limiting the number of people visiting.
• Requiring visitors to check their temperatures before visiting and requesting that those  who are sick or do not feel well stay home.
• Implementing safe social distancing through stanchions and floor markings, one-way paths, and directional guidance.
• Requiring that visitors ages 4 and older wear face coverings during their visit.
• Contact tracing procedures to notify visitors and the security force if a visitor later reports a COVID-19 diagnosis.

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