National Museum of the United States Army

09/01/2026

for FREE USArmy programs in September at the National Army Museum!

🟢 Battle Brief – The Rise and Fall of Horatio Gates | September 1 at 7 p.m. Virtual | September 8 at 12 p.m. Virtual and In-person

🟢 Remembering the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 | September 11-13 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. In-Person

🟢 History Talk – The Question of "What If?": The U.S. Army During the Cold War | September 2 and 9 at 12 p.m. Virtual | September 16 at 12 p.m. Virtual and In-person

🟢 Book Talk – "Winning the Ten Crucial Days: The Keys to Victory in George Washington's Legendary Winter Campaign," by David Price | September 17 at 7 p.m. | Virtual

🟢 History Hike – Civil War Alexandria: A Walking Tour | September 24 and 26 at 9 a.m. | Off-site

🟢 Modern Missions – Modern Missions: Then Came the Fire: Personal Accounts from the Pentagon, 11 September 2001 | September 30 at 7 p.m. | Virtual

Plus: Tiny Troops story times, daily discovery carts, craft activities and so much more!

Visit the events calendar for the full list of FREE Museum activities: https://www.thenmusa.org/events/

08/28/2026

08/26/2026

New Exhibit and Special Pentagon Flag Display Opens August 28!

In recognition of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a new exhibit, “Steel and Stone: Engineering the Response to 9/11,” explores how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers responded in the aftermath of the attacks on September 11, 2001. Sharing powerful artifacts and personal stories that invite visitors to discover the stories of those who mobilized with speed and purpose to help a nation recover and rebuild.

The massive U.S. flag that was unfurled over the damaged side of the Pentagon the day after the terrorist attacks will be on display in the Museum Lobby from August 28 - September 11. Now a artifact, the flag is folded and still bears soot stains from where it rubbed against the building.

Following the September 11 anniversary, the Pentagon Flag will move from special display in the Museum’s Lobby and join the Steel and Stone exhibit on the Museum’s third floor.

Learn more about this special exhibition: https://www.thenmusa.org/exhibit/steel-and-stone/

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters | Fort Belvoir | US Army Military District of Washington | Visit Fairfax | Virginia is for Lovers | 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) |

07/31/2026

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The Museum is a U.S. Army organization and as part of a U.S. Army initiative to streamline public communications, this page is not active in accordance with Army Directive 2026-17 (Optimizing Digital Media).

Please visit the Museum website to continue to explore U.S. Army history and to learn more about what’s new at the Museum - including information about new exhibits, visitor activities and our monthly public programs (virtual and in-person).

The Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with free admission.

Thank you for your interest in the National Army Museum and we look forward to welcoming you in-person or to one of our virtual programs!

Visit the Museum website here: www.theNMUSA.org

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07/09/2026

Looking for a fun (and air-conditioned 😎) escape this summer? We’ve got just the spot!

Enjoy a day at the U.S. Army Museum, where adventure and learning come alive:

✅ Cool off and watch the film "Of Noble Deeds" in a 300-degree theater experience
✅ Experience Revolutionary War augmented reality in the Army Action Center
✅ Let your little ones explore their imagination in Fort Discover and try their hand at a fun craft in the Experiential Learning Center
✅ See history-defining artifacts up close in the special exhibition, "CALL TO Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War
✅ Join a docent-led tour of the Museum galleries

📓 And while you're here, don't forget to get your "stamp of approval” from the Virginia 250 Passport Program! Pick up a free passport at Virginia Welcome Centers and select passport locations - then collect passport stamps at different historic venues in Virginia to chronicle your adventure and enter to win prizes.

The "cool" possibilities are endless at America's Army Museum, open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with FREE admission: https://www.thenmusa.org/visit/

07/08/2026

We're one week away from the virtual , "Combat Historian: Collecting and Writing Army Special-Operations History from Desert Storm to Afghanistan."

Join historian, author and retired U.S. Army Col. Richard W. Stewart, Ph.D. for an insightful look at the missions, challenges and transformation of America’s elite forces during a defining era of military history.

📅 Thursday, July 16 at 7 p.m. ET.

Begin your free registration here: https://www.thenmusa.org/public-programs/book-talks/

07/06/2026

250 Years of Freedom. 251 Years of Soldier Stories.

A nation’s history told through one-of-a-kind U.S. Army artifacts.

The M4A3E2 Sherman "Jumbo" tank was the iconic tank of , but there is only one “Cobra King.”

Nicknamed “Cobra King," the tank was the first to break through the German lines and relieve the besieged 101st Airborne Division in Bastogne, Belgium on December 26, 1944, during the brutal .

The five-Soldier crew led the thunderous charge of Gen. George Patton's Third Army in the face of constant bombardment by attacking German forces. The breakthroughs created by the "Cobra King" and other tank crews opened the way for Allied forces to begin the counteroffensive that ended one of the greatest battles in American military history.

While the tank interior remains untouched to preserve the battle damage, the exterior has been restored. The 38-ton tank is displayed in a winter scene to look as it did on that historic day.

See this artifact on display in the Global War Gallery.

https://www.thenmusa.org/exhibit/global-war/

Follow this artifact series for more iconic pieces that shaped our nation.

07/05/2026

📅 SUMMER SCHEDULE

🎨 Battle Marks: Soldier Graffiti and the U.S. Army
July 8 | 12 p.m. ET

🎖️ Military Gold: Army Athletes on the World Stage
July 15 | 12 p.m. ET

🐶 Tails of Valor: Animals in the U.S. Army
July 22 | 12 p.m. ET

☀️ is packed with opportunities to learn and explore U.S. Army history with the National Army Museum!

We're bringing back some of our most popular History Talks for a special summer series. Whether you're joining us in person or online, these engaging programs offer fresh perspectives on that continue to inspire curiosity and conversation.

And good news—if you miss one of these programs in July, they will be offered again in August.

Learn more and begin your FREE register here: https://www.thenmusa.org/public-programs/history-talks/

07/04/2026

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Today, we celebrate and the enduring legacy of the U.S. Army. From the fight for independence to more than 250 years of service, discover the stories of the American who helped shape the nation and continue to defend it.

The Museum is OPEN today from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Get your free tickets now! https://www.thenmusa.org/visit/