National Archives Building is a building in Washington, District of Columbia, and a filming location for National Treasure (2004). Built in 1937.
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in National Treasure (movie, 2004) — as Where the Declaration of Independence is stolen
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15458, SRC-15459 - Built in 1937
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15458, SRC-16730, SRC-17169
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15458 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Archives_Building (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15459 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/n/National-Treasure.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16730 — https://www.archives.gov/about/history/building.html (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17169 — https://livingnewdeal.org/sites/national-archives-building-completion-and-expansion-washington-dc/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was National Treasure filmed?
National Archives Building, in Washington, District of Columbia, is a real-world filming location used for National Treasure.
Where is National Archives Building located?
National Archives Building is located in Washington, District of Columbia.