The movie used various locations for its filming, including:
* The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. was used for the scenes in the National Archives, where the Declaration of Independence is kept.
* The National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., served as the backdrop for scenes within the museum.
* The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was used for the scenes in the museum of the Philadelphia Historical Society.
* The Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was also used for filming.
The movie's creators recreated some of the Smithsonian's exhibits and spaces for filming, but the actual Smithsonian museums were not used for shooting.