Matthew Modine’s Full Metal Jacket Diary

“Full Metal Jacket Diary,” is a photographic exhibition of images captured by actor Matthew Modine during the filming of the 1987 Vietnam War film classic “Full Metal Jacket.” The photos will be on display at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum beginning in mid-October through the end of the year. This temporary exhibition is a […]

13 - 31 Oct

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Scioto Arts Market

The Scioto Peninsula will transform into a vibrant celebration of art, creativity, and community service with the debut of the Scioto Arts Market (SAM) monthly series, hosted in tandem with the Columbus Volunteer Festival as a pop-up event in the parking lot of the National Veterans Memorial & Museum (NVMM). Dates: Saturday, June 14 Saturday, […]

18 Oct

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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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 […]

08 Nov

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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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 […]

09 Nov

Free

11:30 am - 3:30 pm

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Veterans Day Ceremony at NVMM

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 […]

11 Nov

Free

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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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 […]

15 Nov

Free

10:00 am - 3:30 pm

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