Ask an Archivist - Converse with a Curator

A large, detailed basket woven into the shape of a high-top sneaker sits on display during a presentation.
A woman with long graying hair, wearing a vibrant pink blazer over a dark top. She is gesturing with her hands while addressing the crowd. In front of her are several archive-style storage boxes. One prominent white box has handwritten labels, including numbers like "5285" and "8102". Two dark blue boxes or cases sit to the right.

Unlock the vault and step past the museum glass. With the monthly Ask an Archivist / Converse with a Curator program, you get VIP access to the records, artifacts, and experts that bring Presidential history to life. The Ask an Archivist / Converse with a Curator program gives you exclusive access on the third Friday of every month to connect deeply with records, artifacts, and expert staff. These fast-paced, 15-to-20-minute sessions are free with paid museum admission. It’s your chance to grill archival and museum staff with the questions you've always wondered about, and get limited, exclusive access to rare documents, artifacts, and photographs not on public display.