Veterans Day 2025
Each year on Veterans Day, we salute our military Veterans for their commitment to serve our country. The Museum has a full slate of events to honor and celebrate our Veterans leading up to our national ceremony on Tuesday.
As always, Veterans and active duty military members are always free, thanks to the generous support of Nationwide. As you will see, most of our events are free, but do require registration. Come join us and be inspired. This is the perfect time for all Americans to say “Thank You” to our Veterans!
Veterans Day Weekend Events:
Today – Nov. 11
Dedicate a Veterans Day Flag
Once again in 2025, you have the opportunity to honor a Veteran in your life in our Veterans Day flag campaign. For a donation of $20 or more, you can dedicate a flag on the NVMM lawn in honor of a loved one who served our country, or to honor all who have sworn to defend our country through military service.
Nov. 8 | 10 a.m – Noon
Daniel Tiger – Be My Neighbor Day
Share Kindness with Daniel Tiger! Join us on Saturday, November 8th for WOSU’s “Be My Neighbor Day” celebration. Experience meaningful service-learning opportunities focused on being a kind neighbor, as well as a meet and greet with Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat. Materials may be limited, and activities are on a first-come, first-served basis. Families are encouraged, although not required, to donate hygiene products (NEW toothbrushes and travel-size toothpaste, deodorant, bar soap, shaving cream) for the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.
Nov. 9 | 11:30 a.m – 3:30 p.m.
MILVETS Veterans Day Rally
Join us at the MILVETS Veterans Day Rally on November 9th to celebrate and honor our Veterans. The Free event will feature entertainment, a free meal and Veteran-related vendors while you visit the National Veterans Memorial and Museum. Please join us for activities for all ages. From Santa Claus’ first appearance in Columbus to Veterans recording their stories and donating to “Toys for Tots”, let’s come together to show our appreciation for those who have served to protect this great nation.
Nov. 11 | 11 a.m.
Veterans Day National Ceremony
On November 11th, actor Matthew Modine will join us as our keynote speaker for our annual Veterans Day ceremony. Modine may be best known for his role as Private/Sergeant J.T. “Joker” Davis, the central character of Stanley Kubrick’s Vietnam War film, Full Metal Jacket. The NVMM is currently hosting Modine’s exhibition, titled “Matthew Modine’s Full Metal Jacket Diary,” a collection of photographs he captured during the filming of the 1987 Vietnam War film classic.
Nov. 15 | 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
March Through Time at the NVMM
Step into history at NVMM on Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm! In partnership with the Ohio History Connection, this special event brings military history to life through hands-on activities, reenactors, and themed scavenger hunts. Discover how service members lived, fought, and persevered across generations—and how their stories continue to inspire us today.
