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The Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is FREE and general admission tickets are preferred.

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Paint your own tank or explore the science behind innovations,
like the Panama Canal, through digital interactives.
FREE with your general admission ticket.

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Public Program

Battle Brief

George Custer saw action all over Virginia in the Civil War.
Learn about his exploits in the Shenandoah Valley in 1864-65.
January 7 and 14. Virtual and in-person options.

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Holiday Happenings

Experience new winter-themed simulator rides
in the Army Action Center. Get your tickets!
Now through December 31.

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Virtual Program

Book Talk

"The Unvanquished"—Learn about the untold story of Lincoln’s
special forces with author and historian Patrick O'Donnell.
January 16 at 7 p.m. ET

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Veterans Program

Benefits Counseling

Virginia Department of Veterans Services provides in-person
guidance about federal, state and local benefits and services.
January 16, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Army Theater

Explore Army values through Soldier stories shown on a
300-degree screen with immersive special effects.
Included in your FREE Museum ticket.

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National Museum of the United States Army

The National Museum of the United States Army celebrates over 245 years of Army history and honors our nation’s Soldiers—past, present and future—the regular Army, the Army Reserve and the Army National Guard.

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The Museum is open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Click link for more information.

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