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There’s only one Museum in America that honors ALL Veterans – from all branches of service, and from all eras of our nation’s proud history of military service, both peacetime and wartime. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum is a powerful and personal experience designed to give a voice to every man and woman who answered the call for our country.

This is neither a war memorial nor a military museum. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum takes visitors on a narrative journey telling individual stories and shared experiences of Veterans throughout history.


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National Veterans Memorial and Museum18 hours ago

During his 24 years of service, U.S. Marine Corps Major Kurt Chew-Een Lee earned the Navy Cross and Silver Star during the Korean War for his leadership and courage. In December of 1950, he led 500 Marines on a rescue mission to save a unit...

National Veterans Memorial and Museum
National Veterans Memorial and Museum22 hours ago

On International Museum Day, we reflect on the power of museums to educate, inspire and connect us to the world around us. As a proud member of the global museum community, the NVMM is honored to share the stories and experiences of U.S. Veterans through...

National Veterans Memorial and Museum
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
National Veterans Memorial and Museum2 days ago

Secretary Patrick J. Murphy invites you to our Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, May 27. Join us for a powerful message about the importance of paying tribute to our fallen service members and their families, as well as how you can honor their legacy...

Their stories shaped a nation. Our freedom is their legacy. Share in the celebration, and be inspired by the courage of those who served.

We are more than a museum.
We are the Home of the Brave.

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The NVMM is Open on MLK Day!

$1 Admission on Jan. 16 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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