RT National Guard Memorial Museum

Military heritage museum chronicling the history of the National Guard through immersive exhibits, historic artifacts, and interactive displays spanning over 380 years.

General Information

Hours:

Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed weekends and federal holidays

Fees:

Admission is free
No reservations required

Pet Policy:

Pets are not allowed

Seasons:

All year

Location:

1 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Website:

ngef.org

How to Get There

From Union Station Metro, exit onto Massachusetts Avenue NW and walk one block west to the museum entrance at the corner of Massachusetts and North Capitol Street.

Overview

The National Guard Memorial Museum near Union Station is the only U.S. museum devoted solely to the history of the National Guard, in six thematic galleries tracing the citizen-soldier from its 1636 colonial roots to today's missions at home and abroad. It has uniforms, weapons, gear, a research library, and the Guard Muster interactive digital registry. Admission is free.

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