Events Calendar

Throughout the year, we host a series of events that honor and celebrate the contributions of our nation’s Veterans. This calendar can help you plan your visit and reserve tickets.

Save the Date!

Patriot Day Ceremony, Thursday, Sept. 11 at Noon

We’re honored to partner with the City of Columbus for its annual Patriot Day ceremony to commemorate all who lost their lives, the first responders who rescued so many and refused to leave anyone behind, and the Veterans who served again on that fateful day 24 years ago. This ceremony will begin in the Great Hall at Noon and is free to attend.

Veterans Day Ceremony, Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m.

The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) invites the public to its annual Veterans Day Ceremony to honor, celebrate, and share the stories of all U.S. Veterans who have defended our freedoms.

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August 2025
Silhouetted medic truck surrounded by people, ©Stacy Pearsall

Light During Wartime: The Combat Photography of Stacy Pearsall

Stacy L. Pearsall got her start as an Air Force photographer at the age of 17. During her time in service, she traveled to over 41 countries, and attended the Military Photojournalism Program at S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. During three combat tours, she earned the Bronze Star Medal and Air […]
01 Aug - 13 Sep
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Navy Week / Naval History and Heritage Command

The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) will host the Opening Ceremony for Columbus Navy Week, at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18. Columbus Navy Week will bring 50 to 60 sailors to the city to engage with the community through a dynamic schedule of performances, educational outreach and community service projects. Rear Admiral and […]
22 Aug
Free
10:00 am
NVMM

An Evening with the Blue Angels

In partnership with the Columbus Air Show, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) presents “An Evening with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.” The free event will take place on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, on the NVMM Rooftop at 7 p.m. Museum doors will open at 5:30 p.m. allowing event ticketholders to enjoy complimentary after-hours […]
22 Aug
Free
5:30 pm
NVMM
September 2025

Patriot Day Ceremony

We’re honored to partner with the City of Columbus for its annual Patriot Day ceremony to commemorate all who lost their lives, the first responders who rescued so many and refused to leave anyone behind, and the Veterans who served again on that fateful day 24 years ago. This ceremony will begin in the Great […]
11 Sep
Free
12:00 pm
NVMM
Scioto Arts Market Flyer

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, […]
13 Sep
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
October 2025
Scioto Arts Market Flyer

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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The NVMM is Open on MLK Day!

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

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