The North Carolina National Guard Museum is currently in the final planning stages as we prepare to break ground and begin construction on a new building. When completed, this museum will serve as an educational and cultural resource where the public can learn about the history and heritage of North Carolina National Guard. The scope of the museum will reach back to its founding from the Carolina
Charter in 1663, through its contemporary duties as part of the National Guard system. The history of both the North Carolina Army National Guard and the North Carolina Air National Guard will be represented in this museum. The museum will be located near the campus of Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina, at: 2109 Blue Ridge Road. In 2022, the NCNG worked with the NC Department of Agriculture and acquired land near the North Carolina Museum of Art. In fall 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly approved the budget and allocated funding to make a North Carolina National Guard Museum a reality. In preparation for the new museum building, the previous structure at the site was demolished in fall 2025. When completed, the museum will tell the story of the North Carolina National Guard through artifacts, archival documents, and interactive displays. The museum will also include a dedicated space designed for special programs. Such events may include author talks, guest lectures, veteran roundtable discussions, and other educational programming.
