National Museum of the United States Army
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Museum entrance | |
| Established | 2020 |
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| Location | 1775 Liberty Drive, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 38°43′21″N 77°10′12″W / 38.72250°N 77.17000°W |
| Type | Military history |
| Director | Tammy E. Call |
| Owner | United States Army |
| Website | thenmusa.org |
The National Museum of the United States Army is the official museum for the history of the United States Army. It opened on November 11, 2020. Its stated objectives are to honor America's soldiers, preserve Army history, and educate the public about the Army's role in American history.
The Museum is located on 84 acres at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, 20 miles south of Washington, D.C. Ground was broken for the museum in September 2016, and it was scheduled to open on June 4, 2020. That opening was delayed as some of the gallery finishing work was suspended in response to COVID-19. The U.S. Army announced on April 16, 2020 that the museum would delay its opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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, reenactments, lectures, educational programs, and reunions.