where is the original declaration of independence

The original parchment Declaration of Independence is on display at the National Archives Museum in Washington, D.C., in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom. It is the permanent home of the original Declaration, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.

Where to see it

• National Archives Museum.
• 701 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20408.
• Displayed in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom.

Small distinction

People sometimes mean the first printed copy, but the original signed parchment is the one preserved at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.

Visitor note

The museum is open daily, and admission is free.