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America's Military Story Deserves One National Home

The National War Museum is a volunteer-led initiative dedicated to creating the first museum that tells the complete story of America's military history—from the nation's founding to the present day.

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While the United States is home to more than 160 outstanding military museums, each focuses on a particular branch, conflict, unit, or aspect of military history. Together, they preserve an extraordinary legacy, yet there is no single museum that connects these stories into one comprehensive national experience.

The National War Museum will change that.

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Why It Matters

War has shaped every generation of Americans.

It has influenced our nation's history, technology, economy, culture, diplomacy, and identity. It has changed families, communities, and the course of the world.

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The National War Museum will help visitors understand not only how wars were fought, but why they were fought, who served, what was sacrificed, and how those events continue to shape our lives today. The museum will serve as more than a destination—it will become a national hub for military history. By connecting the stories preserved in museums, memorials, battlefields, and historical sites across the country, it will provide visitors with a broader understanding of America's military heritage while encouraging continued exploration of the remarkable institutions that preserve it.

A Museum for Every American

The museum will explore:

• Every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces

• Every major American conflict

• Peacekeeping and humanitarian missions

• Military innovation and technology

• The experiences of service members and military families

• The contributions of allies throughout history

Through immersive exhibits, education, and storytelling, visitors will gain a broader understanding of America's military heritage and its global impact.

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Why Washington, D.C.?

The nation's capital is home to our country's most important memorials and museums, yet it lacks one place where visitors can experience the complete story of America's military history.

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Located near the National Mall, the National War Museum would become a natural destination for millions of visitors each year while serving as a gateway to military museums across the country.

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Rather than replacing existing museums, it would connect them, encouraging visitors to continue exploring America's rich military heritage. The museum will complement the nation's memorials by providing the historical context that brings them to life, helping visitors better understand the people, events, and sacrifices they commemorate.

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Built by Volunteers. Driven by Purpose.

Founded in 2020, the National War Museum Project is powered entirely by volunteers who believe America should have a national museum worthy of the men and women who have served.

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We know this is an ambitious undertaking. Projects of this scale often require decades of planning, collaboration, fundraising, and public support.

That is why we are building more than a museum—we are building a movement.

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Our Vision

To create a world-class museum that honors service, preserves history, inspires future generations, and becomes an essential destination for every American and every visitor seeking to understand the story of our nation.​