On June 4, the National Archives gave members of the media a behind-the-scenes look at the new museum experience opening at the National Archives in Washington, DC, in October 2025!

Visit our website to learn more about what to expect to see in this exciting new space, and check out USA Today’s written and video coverage of the preview.

Mark your calendars --- The American Story opens on October 23, 2025.

Members of the media photograph historical documents and artifacts that will be on display in the new National Archives Museum when it opens in October 2025, including gifts given to Presidents Nixon, Clinton, and Reagan.

Protecting Family Heirlooms

As part of the National Archives' 2025 Genealogy Series, conservators Sara Holmes and Sara Leonowitz will share their expert knowledge in caring for your family collections on June 11, 2025, at 1 p.m. ET. Watch the session on YouTube.

Fires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes are scary scenarios for those who treasure and maintain their family history. Learn what you can do ahead of time to plan for emergencies and minimize risk, as well as what to do after a disaster to salvage damaged items.

Renovations at the Hoover Presidential Library

For the first time in more than 30 years, the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum is undergoing a complete museum renovation, aimed at inspiring visitors of all ages to experience the stories of Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover in new and engaging ways.

For weekly updates on construction progress, as well as monthly timelapse videos, visit the Library’s renovation page.

 Artists' rendering of "Life on the Jump,” a forthcoming exhibit space within the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum.