National Archives Celebrates Grand Opening of ‘The American Story’ Exhibit

Visitors can explore historical documents and artifacts using interactive kiosks that customize the experience to their own personal interests.

"The American Story" is an interactive new exhibit at the National Archives in Washington that allows visitors to explore history like never before, as seen during a grand opening preview on Nov. 21, 2025. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—The National Archives cut the ribbon to officially open its first permanent exhibition in two decades on Nov. 21, an immersive, interactive, and personalized experience launching just in time for the nation’s 250th anniversary next year.

Guests gathered for a ceremony in the rotunda surrounded by the country’s founding documents—including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights—for the grand opening of “The American Story.”