National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) filming locations

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 Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, where Ben accesses the "Book of Secrets" of the president.

Los Angeles, United States

Los Angeles City Hall, inaugurated in 1928; long the tallest building in the city and an iconic silhouette of the civic center.

The scene : On Main Street, in front of the city hall: the car chase from the Library of Congress, passing by the security checkpoint.

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 appears again among the monuments of Washington crossed by the film.

Beverly Hills, United States

The exterior of the estate is open to the public year-round; the interior is only visited during special events.

The scene : Ben breaks into a house; the interiors are those of Greystone Mansion.

Los Angeles, United States

Grand historic hotel from 1923, located in downtown Los Angeles. It was designed by Schultze & Weaver.

The scene : The Gallery Bar and the Cognac Room of the Biltmore serve as the setting for Abigail's romantic meeting.

Keystone, United States

National memorial carved from the granite of the Black Hills, featuring the faces of four American presidents (Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, Lincoln). It was completed in 1925 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The scene : The treasure of Cibola is hidden beneath the memorial of Mount Rushmore — climax of the film.

Custer, United States

Custer State Park mountain lake, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, framed by granite formations. It is an artificial reservoir.

The scene : The shores of Sylvan Lake, in the Black Hills near Mount Rushmore, serve as the backdrop.

Alexandria, United States

Alexandria Masonic Memorial (Virginia), inspired by the Lighthouse of Alexandria, dedicated to George Washington. Designed by architect Harvey Wiley Corbett and completed in 1932, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and holds the status of National Historic Landmark.

The scene : The George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria is one of the film's locations.

Mount Vernon, United States

Plantation and residence of George Washington on the banks of the Potomac, in Virginia, now a museum and national memorial.

The scene : Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, serves as the setting for scenes in the film.

College Park, United States

The scene : The campus of the University of Maryland serves as the backdrop for scenes in the film.

Paris 16e, France

A two-level bridge spanning the Seine, with the upper deck carrying the elevated metro, located between the 15th and 16th arrondissements. Built in 1905 by Jean Camille Formigé and Louis Biette, it is registered as a historical monument.

The scene : The scene with the remote-controlled helicopter takes place at the Bir-Hakeim bridge, above the Seine.

London, United Kingdom

Official London residence of the British sovereign, at the end of the Mall, guarded by the changing of the guard. Designed by John Nash and William Winde, it is a Grade I listed historical monument.

The scene : The exterior of Buckingham Palace, where Ben and Riley sneak in to consult the Queen's office.

London, United Kingdom

19th-century town mansion in St James's, with sumptuous interiors often used as palace scenery in cinema. Designed by Benjamin Dean Wyatt and completed in 1840 in the neoclassical style, it is classified as a Grade I listed building. Begun in 1825, the building is now managed by the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

The scene : The interiors of Buckingham Palace were filmed at Lancaster House.

London, United Kingdom

Victorian theatre from 1899 in Richmond, west London, featuring a characteristic brick and terracotta facade. Designed by Frank Matcham, it is listed as a Grade II* monument. It is regarded as Frank Matcham's best-preserved theatre in Greater London.

The scene : The Richmond Theatre stands in for Ford's Theatre in the scene depicting Lincoln's assassination at the opening.

London, United Kingdom

Historic London palace on the Strand, opened in 1889, the city's first luxury hotel to offer electricity and running water. Designed by Thomas Edward Collcutt, it is classified as a Grade II listed building.

The scene : The Savoy, on the Strand, serves as a London backdrop for the film.

London, United Kingdom

The scene : Exterior of the London chase on Ludgate Hill, in the City.

London, United Kingdom

The scene : The car chase culminates on the Southwark Bridge, above the Thames.

London, United Kingdom

Baroque ensemble designed by Christopher Wren in Greenwich, former royal naval school, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The scene : The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich serves as a London backdrop for the film.

Bovingdon, United Kingdom

Former Royal Air Force airfield in Hertfordshire, converted into filming sets and a market.

The scene : Film sets were shot at the studios of the former Bovingdon airfield.

Burbank, United States

The scene : The cave and catacomb settings were filmed in a studio at the Walt Disney lot in Burbank.

Universal City, United States

New York street decor built on the backlot of Universal Studios Hollywood.

The scene : The street "New York Street" of the Universal backlot serves as an urban setting for the film.

Universal City, United States

Large outdoor filming tank of the Universal Studios backlot in Universal City.

The scene : The artificial lake of the Universal backlot serves as a water setting for the film.

Universal City, United States

Main lot plateau of Universal. It was numbered 41 before being renumbered; it is now Stage 16. The number 41 now designates one of the sound stages opened in 2022 to the east of the lot.

The scene : Interior sets for the film were built on this soundstage, then numbered 41.

Universal City, United States

Sound stage of the front lot of Universal Studios, in Universal City, built in 1928 and bearing building number 468. It measures 199 feet long by 146 feet wide and 49 feet high, covering approximately 29,000 square feet on the ground, with water tanks installed beneath its concrete floor. Once nicknamed the "Back to the Future stage", it is still in operation: only the production offices surrounding it were demolished in 2020.

The scene : Plateau of the treasure room of Cibola.