National Guard Memorial Museum
National Guard Memorial Museum
National Guard Memorial Museum
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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Neighborhood: Downtown
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- Union Station • 4 min walk
- Judiciary Square • 9 min walk
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publius358
Millbrook, AL226 contributions
Recently visited this museum last week as part of a professional development program. Very well laid out and organized. The exhibits are brief but they get the point across of the National Guard and its history.
Can't wait to visit it again once the expansion is completed.
Can't wait to visit it again once the expansion is completed.
Written April 4, 2010
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Aathony
Kirkby Lonsdale, UK215 contributions
Nov 2019
Spent a couple of hours at this quiet museum devoted to the National Guard. I didn't know to much about their history or role and this museum, with well thought out displays and pictorial history, was able to give me a much better insight.
I was given a warm welcome and an explanation as to what could be seen over the two floors
Less than 5 minutes walk from Union Station this small museum should be a must for those interested in US history or if you have a military connection or legacy.
I was given a warm welcome and an explanation as to what could be seen over the two floors
Less than 5 minutes walk from Union Station this small museum should be a must for those interested in US history or if you have a military connection or legacy.
Written November 11, 2019
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BrewtonResearcher
Arlington, VA68 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
This is a great small museum a short distance from Union Station. I was the only person there; it has a mix of static and interactive displays, with interesting content. An interactive display in the World War II exhibit showed the date, locations, and divisions first activated in the United States (on 16 Sept. 1940). My grandfather was among those activated that day, a special and surprising treat to see. I would recommend this museum.
Written December 5, 2018
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Bob C
Seattle, WA60 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
This museum is directly across the street from the Dubliner Pub. It is a beautiful tribute to America's Citizen Soldiers. There are exhibits going back to Colonial times. Photos and medals are displayed along with uniforms and weapons that our National Guardsmen(women) have carried. I figured that I owed the visit because I have a number of Guard pals that I work with.
Written February 8, 2014
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AnnaMaria1950
Uniontown, OH20 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
We had the opportunity to visit the National Guard Memorial Museum which was a wonderful experience. It is probably not as well known as the other museums but really is beneficial to visit as a way to understand the National Guard’s role in the United States military. Additionally, it serves as a basis to understand the earliest role of the citizen soldier and to appreciate the development of the Guard through the centuries.
Written May 20, 2018
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princess5
Ventura, California56 contributions
Dec 2016 • Business
This was a wonderful museum which was empty. Very well presented, with a lot of great information. I rate it a 10 for presentation and a minus 10 for being ADA compliant. It was empty because not everyone could get into it. One must enter arter ringing the entercom at the front entrance. Once you enter you take stairs into the wonderful museum, if you can climb stairs. The receptionist who let us in did not have a key to operate the elevator. ? I asked her if she had a key. She said she would have to leave her desk and go to her office downstairs to get the key. She was very upset that I asked her to do just that. She was not very pleased to assist me with my disability and I waited about 10 minutes to be able to enter the museum. Absolutely, not what the Dept. of Justice had in mind with ADA access Laws. Once in the museum, I was able to view the displays that were accessible. The main theater had a sign on the activation button that said "if you wish to view this video, contact the librarian.". No indication as to where this was or how long this wait would be. I walked thru the exhibit and found the library. A man did follow me back to the theater to start the show but I could not view it. I had to return to the library and ask for assistance again. This time the man was very upset that he had to return to start the show. He stated that he had started it once which he had not. So on a recap of my self guided tour of this museum: I had to ask for assistance to enter and experience this museum through beginning to end as a disabled guest including the non ADA compliant restrooms
Written January 5, 2017
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Tanya Lee M
Red Wing, Minnesota, United States52 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
Having been in the national guard I may be slightly biased but this was a very neat well done museum. Easily accessible from the metro and just the right size to provide a nice amount of information. Definitely worth the visit.
Written July 17, 2015
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outdoor_enthusiasm
28 contributions
Jul 2013 • Family
Stopped in when I had a few minutes. It is easily accessible from Union Station. The museum is small (one floor) but has good informational exhibits (6 "core" exhibits) about the history and current day National Guard and includes a wall of fallen guardsmen listed by state.
Worth a trip to learn more about our Citizen-Soldiers.
Worth a trip to learn more about our Citizen-Soldiers.
Written July 12, 2013
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Tony S
Olympia, WA32 contributions
Feb 2013 • Solo
Stopped in and visited this museum while in the Capitol on business. A small, but worthy tribute to our citizen soldiers. Museum covered from the early, 17th-century militias to present-day Guard units. A worth-while stop.
Written February 6, 2013
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jchildre
Indianapolis, IN7 contributions
Nov 2011 • Business
I had not idea this was here until I saw it across the street from my hotel - I am a national guard wife and was in DC related to army business. A little hard to get in to - have to buzz the desk to get them to unlock the door, but are open to the public. Not crowded (probably because it initally looks locked) but a nice, brief history on the guard
Written November 11, 2011
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