Museum

The Museum Entrance

The Militia Era Gallery

The Introductory Theatre

The Coming of Age Gallery

The National Guard's rich history is that of dynamic change and continual evolution. For nearly four centuries, Guardsmen from all walks of life have answered the Nation’s call in both peace and war.

 

As the country's national museum dedicated to the history of this dynamic organization, the National Guard Memorial Museum takes visitors through 5,600 square feet of images, artifacts and interactive exhibits to tell the story of ordinary men and women who made extraordinary contributions to their communities and their country.

 

Six core exhibit areas immerse visitors in the Guard of yesterday and today. From colonial times, through the World Wars, to the modern era - timelines, photographs, artifacts, light and sound place visitors in the context of the day while enabling them to interact with exhibits. The museum covers the early Militia Era, the National Guard coming of age, World War II, the Cold War, and the current military and civil missions performed by the modern National Guard.

 

Location:

National Guard Memorial

One Massachusetts Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20001

 

Located on Capitol Hill at the corner of Massachusetts Ave NW and North Capitol Street, the museum is within a short walking distance from Union Station, the U.S. Capitol building and the Smithsonian.

 

Hours of Operation:

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, or by appointment.

 

For more information, please contact the NGEF at 888-226-4287 or 202-408-5887. 

 

National Guard magazine articles:

Museum Adds Jacket Worn by World War II Army Chief (Oct. 2008)

Exhibit Planned for 40th Anniversary of Vietnam Call-up (Nov. 2007)

New Museum Exhibits Honors Guard's Terror War Contributions (Dec. 2006)

Open for Discovery (Feb. 2003)  

Making a Museum (Sept. 2002)

Steering Committee Guides Gallery Work (Dec. 2000)