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National Museum of the United States Army

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The National Museum of the United States Army provides the only comprehensive portrayal of Army history and traditions through the eyes of the American Soldier. The Museum is open to the public daily with free admission. For more information, visit https://www.thenmusa.org/ and follow on social media @USArmyMuseum.

National Museum of the United States Army

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The National Museum of the United States Army provides the only comprehensive portrayal of Army History and traditions through the eyes of the American Soldier. By preserving, interpreting and exhibiting invaluable artifacts and exceptional stories, the National Army Museum creates learning opportunities for all visitors and bonds the American people to their oldest military service.. More

Contact:

General Information: 800-506-2672

Location:

1775 Liberty Dr.

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
The Museum is open to the public. Government issued ID cards, military IDs, and/or Fort Belvoir visitor passes are NOT REQUIRED for entry.

Social Media:

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Rev War 250 at the National Museum



 

Special Exhibit ~ CALL TO Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War


Opening June 2025!

See what they carried. Read what they wrote. Honor their service in founding the nation and establishing the Army that continues to defend it. Experience the sights and sounds of the American Revolution through the personal stories of the men and women who fought in it.  

Curated specifically for the 250th Commemoration of the American Revolution and the Army’s Birthday, this 5,000 square-foot exhibition shares Soldier stories and more than 280 artifacts from the first colonies, England, France and Canada. Admission is included in your free Museum ticket.

Explore the Special Exhibition Gallery here.
 
 

2025 Symposium – Revolutionary War 250: The Early Years


May 2025

Learn more about the first two years of the Revolutionary War and enjoy an early preview to the Museum’s new special exhibit, CALL TO Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War. Registration for the Symposium is free and offers virtual and in-person attendance options.

Find more Symposium information here.

Visiting the Museum

Admission is Free
 
The Museum is open to the public. Government issued ID cards, military IDs, and/or Fort Belvoir visitor passes are NOT REQUIRED for entry.

Hours

Monday 0900 - 1700

Tuesday 0900 – 1700

Wednesday 0900 - 1700

Thursday 0900 - 1700

Friday 0900 - 1700

Saturday 0900 - 1700

Sunday 0900 - 1700


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