See the Declaration of Independence & Presidential Portraits
Enjoy VIP Skip-The-Line entrance to the National Archives to see the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and a 1297 copy of the Magna Carta while learning about the role the Archives play in documenting and preserving American history.
Then continue the story as you visit the National Portrait Gallery, the former home of the US Patent office, and see where the Declaration of Independence was previously on display. Explore portraits of founding fathers, including the infamous unfinished portrait of George Washington, as your expert guide provides hidden details and context.
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See the Declaration of Independence & Presidential Portraits
What's included in See the Declaration of Independence & Presidential Portraits
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The National Archives Museum
Enjoy guaranteed entry into the National Archives as well as interpretation about America’s historic documents. Besides the foundational papers of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, you will see artifacts of momentous events.
National Portrait Gallery
Explore the former home of the US Patent Office, where the Declaration of Independence was once on display. Now the National Portrait Gallery, you will see famous portraits of presidents past.
Inclusions
- Reserved Entry to National Archives
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet at the Unscripted Guided Tours DC Welcome Center at the corner of 7th and D Streets NW
End Points
- Tour concludes at the National Portrait Gallery where you can continue to explore the exhibits.
