National Treasure (2004) filming locations

Washington, United States

National Archives of the United States, located on Pennsylvania Avenue, which houses the originals of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Designed by architect John Russell Pope and completed in 1931, this neoclassical architecture building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and holds the status of a National Historic Landmark.

The scene : Heart of the plot: Ben Gates steals the Declaration of Independence; the building serves for the interiors (display case of the Declaration) and for the exteriors (kidnapping of Abigail Chase).

Los Angeles, United States

Building in Zigzag Moderne style, the former Title Insurance and Trust Building, often used for filming: it served as the 'New York' hotel in Pearl Harbor, the television studio for Godzilla (1998), and the jewelry store in Birds of Prey.

The scene : Ben hurriedly exits the National Archives, racing down a staircase — a sequence filmed at this address in downtown Los Angeles.

Washington, United States

Grand auditorium of Washington built in 1929 by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), one of the main concert halls in the capital. Designed by architect John Russell Pope in the neoclassical style, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and holds the status of National Historic Landmark. The building was erected to host the annual congress of the organization.

The scene : The hall features a 19th-century White House in the film.

Washington, United States

The Library of Congress in the United States, the largest library in the world, whose Thomas Jefferson Building houses a famous circular reading room. Founded in 1886, it features a geodetic collection, a map collection, and a map reading room.

The scene : The circular reading room of the Library of Congress appears in the film.

Washington, United States

Neoclassical monument of the National Mall dedicated to President Abraham Lincoln, housing his monumental statue. Constructed in 1922 and designed by architect Henry Bacon in the Greek Revival style, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The scene : The Lincoln Memorial, on the National Mall, is among the monuments of Washington featured in the film.

Washington, United States

National headquarters of the FBI on Pennsylvania Avenue, a brutalist building inaugurated in 1975 and named after the Bureau's first director. Designed by architect Charles Murphy, this public administrative building illustrates the brutalist style.

The scene : The exterior of the FBI headquarters is that of the J. Edgar Hoover Building.

New York, United States

Episcopal church erected at the corner of Wall Street and Broadway in lower Manhattan. Built on the site of a 17th-century Anglican parish, the current building was designed by Richard Upjohn in the Gothic Revival style and consecrated in 1846. It was for a long time the tallest building in the city and remains a major historical landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The scene : The exterior of the church under which the treasure is hidden is that of Trinity Church, at the corner of Broadway and Wall Street.

Los Angeles, United States

Large English neogothic church in Los Angeles, with one of the largest pipe organs in the world. Built in 1932 according to plans by the agency Allison & Allison, it is designated as a Historic-Cultural Monument of Los Angeles.

The scene : The interiors and the crypt of Trinity Church (the descent to the treasure) were filmed in this large church in Los Angeles.

New York, United States

Former aircraft carrier of the US Navy (World War II, Vietnam), repurposed as a museum of the sea, air, and space docked on the Hudson. The museum was established in 1982 as a nonprofit cultural institution.

The scene : The USS Intrepid museum aircraft carrier, docked on the Hudson, serves as the backdrop for a scene in the film.

Philadelphia, United States

Philadelphia's Science Museum founded in honor of Benjamin Franklin, famous for its large Franklin Memorial and interactive exhibits. Established in 1824, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features neoclassical architecture.

The scene : This is where the hidden message is deciphered by the heat of the letters "Silence" (the rest of the clues).

Buena Park, United States

Historical amusement park in California, one of the oldest in the United States, which features a life-size replica of Independence Hall. The amusement park was established in 1973.

The scene : The sequence on the rooftops of Independence Hall (Philadelphia) was filmed on the replica at Knott's Berry Farm.

Los Angeles, United States

Historic covered market in downtown Los Angeles, opened in 1917, renowned for its stalls and dining options. It is designated as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument.

The scene : Abigail and Riley are chased through the aisles of the indoor market.

Los Angeles, United States

The scene : The van chase after the robbery takes place on South Hill Street.

Los Angeles, United States

Former brick industrial building in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles, popular as a filming location.

The scene : Ben Gates' apartment was filmed in this building in the Arts District of Los Angeles.

South Pasadena, United States

The scene : Patrick Gates' house, Ben's father (Jon Voight).

Burbank, United States

The scene : Film sets were shot in the studio on the Walt Disney lot in Burbank.

United States

A large high-altitude reservoir in the Utah mountains, located in Wasatch County, renowned for fishing.

The scene : The setting of the ship "Charlotte," trapped in the Arctic ice at the beginning of the film, was planted on the edge of the Strawberry Reservoir.

Weehawken, United States

The scene : Scenes by the Hudson were filmed in Weehawken, facing Manhattan.

West Woodhay, United Kingdom

Seventeenth-century English country house, located in West Woodhay, southwest of Newbury (Berkshire).

The scene : The house of the epilogue, where Ben and Abigail settle at the end, is West Woodhay House, in Berkshire.

Washington, United States

Philadelphia, United States

A historic building in Philadelphia, constructed in 1753 in the Georgian style, Independence Hall was the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the adoption of the American Constitution. Classified as a World Heritage site, it remains the central monument of the Independence National Historical Park.

Philadelphia, United States

comté du Prince George, United States

Philadelphia, United States

Philadelphia, United States

Pennsylvanie, United States

Universal City, United States

Former street of the outdoor sets ("Metropolitan sets") of the backlot at Universal Studios, adjacent to New York Street, destroyed in the fire of 2008.

The scene : The exterior of the Old North Church in Boston was filmed on Georgetown Avenue, a street in the Metropolitan backlot of Universal.