Museum

The National Army Museum

The National Army Museum is an enduring effort to tell the Army’s story and honour the accomplishments, sacrifices and commitment of American Soldiers. The Museum is the first comprehensive and truly national museum to capture, display and interpret over 245 years of Army history. The Museum brings to life that history in times of war and peace as told through those on the front lines. The Museum also offers educational experiences illustrating the Army’s role in building and defending the nation, humanitarian missions and technological and medical breakthroughs built on Army ingenuity.

The National Museum is located on 84 acres at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, 20 miles south of Washington, D.C. The main building is approximately 185,000 square feet and displays selections from the United States Army Center of Military History. Outside this facility is a park with gardens and a parade ground. Space is included to accommodate ceremonies, re-enactments, lectures,
educational programs, and reunions.

Objectives

The National Museum of the United States Army describes its objectives as:

Educate and engage current and future generations about the Army and its contributions
Preserve the Army’s history and its prominent role in the nation’s past, present, and future
Honor Army values, such as patriotism, respect, loyalty, and integrity, while providing an understanding of what it means to serve
Pay tribute to fourteen generations of American soldiers whose leadership, selfless service, and personal sacrifice have forged and safeguarded our nation
Inspire soldiers of today by connecting their experience to the legacy and leadership of a great nation
Stimulate the youth of America to pursue scholastic excellence in any field of study that supports the Army’s core missions.

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