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Tours of the National Archives in College Park, MD

For Washington, DC tours, see the National Archives Experience

To schedule a tour during your visit:

Please contact the Volunteer Program Staff
- Telephone: 301-837-3002 (8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday — except Federal holidays)
  E-mail: volunteercp@nara.gov
Reservations are required and should be made 6 weeks in advance
Arrangements must be made by either a congressional office or a member of the visiting group

Behind-the-scenes guided tours are available Monday - Thursday between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM. Group size is limited to 20. The tour takes 60 minutes.

At the National Archives in College Park, visitors experience the world's largest and most advanced archival facility:

a multi-tiered research complex
expansive office areas
state-of-the-art conservation laboratories
the space-saving technology of the mobile shelving system

Groups visiting the National Archives at College Park should enter the Main Lobby at 8601 Adelphi Road upon arrival. Buses may discharge and pick up groups at the Main Lobby entrance. Limited parking is available.

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