Updated: February 18, 2023
Schedule National Archives Museum in 2023
The National Archives Museum in Washington D.C. is the home of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights and it is one of the prized locations for military members and their families for promotions, reenlistments, retirements, or commissioning ceremonies.
However, many military members and families are unsure who to contact to schedule the Rotunda for their upcoming military ceremony. If you are in the Washington D.C., Maryland, or Northern Virginia (DMV), and would like to know who to contact, how many people can attend the ceremony, and how far in advance to contact the museum, this is the blog for you.
Many members would like to schedule their military ceremony in the Rotunda of the National Archives but are unsure of who to contact to schedule and arrange the ceremony. One military spouse told me once, her husband desired to have his ceremony at this venue and they searched continuously to find out who they needed to contact but could not determine the right email or telephone number and when they did receive the right contact information, it was too late. Well, I'm here to help!
To reserve your desired date, email [email protected] and/or call (202) 357-5164. If you are considering securing this location for your ceremony, I highly recommend contacting the staff as soon as possible. This venue fills up rather quickly. The last time I checked the venue books up six to nine months out.
The ceremony is limited to no more than 20 people. Photography and video are also prohibited; except by a professional photographer with no flash or artificial light.
As a professional photographer that regularly photographs at the National Archives, I am extremely familiar with the low light conditions in the Rotunda and how to capture significant memories you will be proud to share with your friends and family. I would be honored to photograph your military ceremony and would love to earn your business. Call me at (571) 250-5073 or send me a message about photographing your ceremony.
To view National Archives Museum military events I have photographed, please see: https://www.tamiekasmithphotography.com/blog/category/national-archives-museum.
As stated previously, The National Archives Museum is a coveted location to have military ceremonies, and because of the proximity to many military installations in the DMV, the museum receives a lot of requests. Currently, the museum generally permits military ceremonies weekday morning (except holidays) prior to the opening to the public from 0800-0900. The doors open at 0750.
To secure the Rotunda, the staff at the National Archives requests that you contact them as soon as possible; as the dates are reserved rather quickly. Dates have already been scheduled up April 2024; yes in 2024. Therefore, it is highly recommended contacting the Security Office as soon as possible. Contacts at the National Archives Security Office:
To receive direct email and telephone number, don't hesitate to email [email protected]
Special Note: Events will be cancelled if the building is closed or if there is a 2-hour delay opening resulting from changes in the Federal operating status or the National Capital Region is impacted due to weather or other events announced by the Office of Personnel Management. Federal operating status can be obtained at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/current-status/. **On October 1, 2018, The National Archives reduced the days available to hold military ceremonies to only Monday and Fridays from every weekday mornings.
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