Our Spring Author Night conversation focuses on Kurt Vonnegut’s wartime experiences, how they shaped and influenced his writing, and the friendship between Syd Solomon and Vonnegut as creatives — including context of Vonnegut’s novel Bluebeard in relation to the NVMM’s current exhibition. Join us for a discussion between Julia Whitehead, CEO of the Kurt Vonnegut […]

Based on a true story, “Scrap Heap” is a turbulent, darkly funny whiplash tour that examines the costs of war and explores the reality of what we ask of service members as well as society’s responsibility in the transition from service to civilian. This event is a 55-minute screening of the one-man show. Following each […]

Join us at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum for a special Paint and Sip event to commemorate the final days of our current exhibition, Syd Solomon: Concealed and Revealed. Syd Solomon was a celebrated artist and World War II Veteran who was deeply inspired by nature and human experiences. The painting for this event […]

It’s your final chance to explore the dualities of war — concealment and revelation, chaos and order – Solomon illustrates the complexities and nuances of military service, providing a visual representation of the psychological and emotional landscapes that Veterans navigate through his abstract art. Visit before it’s gone!