National Archives' Charters of Freedom on public display

The National Archives Building houses the Charters of Freedom-the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights-in its Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom, where they are preserved and displayed to the public. The National Archives opened in 1935 and conducts public exhibitions, educational programs, and research services centered on federal records and documentary heritage. The Rotunda display is a major cultural attraction on the National Mall and regularly draws visitors for public viewing of these foundational documents.