Glenn Miller Birthplace Society & Museum

05/30/2026

The Glenn Miller Museum is alive with a bright refresh, color and handsome new exhibits for the 2026 Glenn Miller Festival. Visitors to Clarinda should definitely plan to drop in and see the new museum experience while they are in town for the festival activities from June 11-14. This year, our refreshed museum will be open on Sunday, June 14 in coordination with the exciting P-51 Mustang Display at the Clarinda Airport. Host and historian Dennis Spragg will be on hand to describe the exhibits and to answer your questions. This year’s new “Glenn Miller Story” commemorative feature displays how our Iowa community hosted star James Stewart for a premiere performance of the renown 1954 Technicolor classic. The new GMBS Japan Branch cabinet honors our exceptional Japan - America Glenn Miller fellowship. To tie-in with the forthcoming Glenn Miller Limited Edition, Vol. 3, there is a new display case dedicated to stars Tex Beneke, Billy May and Ernie Caceres. And so much more!

The Glenn Miller Museum will be open during the Festival from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Welcome to the 2026 Glenn Miller Experience and we’ll see you soon in Clarinda.

05/27/2026

On this day.. May 27th, 1944

Glenn Miller's Army Air Force Orchestra broadcast a performance for the ages, featuring the talented Sgt. Johnny Desmond and the Crew Chiefs. 🎺 🇺🇸

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day we remember not only the fallen heroes of our nation, but also the music that carried them through.

Glenn Miller himself served his country, leaving behind a legendary career to boost the morale of troops during WWII. Today we honor him and all who made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

On This Day, May 21, 1934!

The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra hit the studio in New York for a Vocalion recording session — laying down the very first take of "Annie's Cousin Fannie." 🎶

05/20/2026

One of the biggest highlights of this year's festival is the Battle of the Bands! 🎶

The legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra goes head to head with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in an epic Battle of the Bands! 🎷

Saturday, June 13th at 7:30PM in the Clarinda High School Gym. 🎉

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

Festival merch is HERE! 👕
Shop the 2026 Glenn Miller Festival collection — crewneck sweatshirts, long sleeve and short sleeve tees — plus this year's must-have themed shirts inspired by "The Glenn Miller Story!"

Check them out!
https://www.glennmiller.org/store

05/13/2026

On This Day —May 13, 1944!

Glenn Miller's AAF Band broadcast "I've Got a Heart Filled with Love" on NBC's I Sustain the Wings — bringing hope, heart, and big band music to a nation at war. 🎶

The music that moved a generation still moves us today.

05/12/2026

On-site Festival event tickets reminder: During the upcoming Glenn Miller Festival, event tickets and pickup will be available in the Ticket Office at the High School - not at the Museum. Please note and see you in Clarinda!

05/11/2026

The 2026 Glenn Miller Festival is almost here and you won't want to miss it! 🎺

Grab your tickets now before they're gone! 🎶
https://www.glennmiller.org/2026-tickets