National Medal of Honor Museum

09/04/2026

Looking for something different to do over the long weekend? There’s a national museum right in your own backyard!

Spend the day at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington and step inside the stories of ordinary Americans who took extraordinary action in the service of others. Explore immersive exhibits, see personal artifacts up close, and learn about the moments that defined the lives of Recipients—and continue to inspire us today.

Whether it's your first visit or your next, there’s always more to discover.

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08/31/2026

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, bringing the National Medal of Honor Monument to the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

The bipartisan legislation now heads to the President's desk for his signature.

The Monument will provide a national place of honor for Medal of Honor Recipients and the values they represent: courage, sacrifice, integrity, commitment, patriotism and citizenship.

We are grateful to the members of Congress who came together to advance this important effort, and we look forward to bringing this vision to life.

08/31/2026

For veterans, service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. With support from the Texas Lottery®, the National Medal of Honor Museum offers a place where that connection to service can continue through reflection, connection, and the example of those who came before us.

A visit offers a chance to reflect on what service means, connect with others who understand it, and find inspiration to carry those values forward.

08/27/2026

North Texas Giving Day is officially open!

We’re proud to be a nonprofit in North Texas, with a nationwide mission to preserve the stories and legacy of Medal of Honor Recipients and inspire Americans to live with courage, sacrifice, commitment and integrity.

This North Texas Giving Day, we’re working to raise $10,000 to support that mission. Thanks to a generous $10,000 matching gift, every dollar you give will be matched—doubling your impact.

Help us reach our $10,000 goal and awaken the extraordinary in classrooms, communities and beyond.

Give today➡️ https://bit.ly/4wSjFnZ

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Always proud to host America’s team🇺🇸🏈

08/24/2026

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix got underway in Washington, D.C., with Medal of Honor Recipients Command Sgt. Maj. Matt Williams and Col. Paris Davis delivering the green flag alongside our partners at Penske.

Honored to see their stories of courage and service represented on the National Mall.

📷: Courtney Reed

08/22/2026

Today, the details engraved on the back of a Medal of Honor follow a standardized format. But early Medals of Honor were far less uniform, with hand-etched details that make each one unique.

During this month’s View the Vault, we looked at two Civil War-era Medals of Honor presented to Edward Houghton and Jacob Swegheimer, including the engravings on the backs of their medals and the personal details that make each artifact unique.

View the Vault offers close-up access to artifacts from our collection not currently on display and the stories behind them. Join us in the Library every third Thursday, 9:30–11:00 a.m.—no RSVP needed.

08/20/2026

The most powerful lessons are the ones students carry with them into their everyday lives.

Educators Melissa Beck from Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD and Bethany Turner from Arlington ISD have seen how Moments That Matter helps students connect Medal of Honor Recipient stories to their own experiences, bringing lessons of integrity, courage, commitment, and sacrifice into the choices they make every day.

Presented by the Texas Lottery®, this Teacher Spotlight recognizes educators who are helping shape the next generation. Since 1997, the Texas Lottery has contributed $37 billion to support public education in Texas.

To learn more about Moments That Matter, email [email protected].

08/19/2026

The USS Barb is the only U.S. submarine known to have destroyed a train during World War II.

In July 1945, under the command of Medal of Honor Recipient Commander Eugene Fluckey, the USS Barb crew carried out a daring mission along the Japanese coastline. After days of observation, eight sailors went ashore under the cover of darkness to place explosives along a railway. When the train passed, the blast sent the locomotive and rail cars off the tracks.

The train patch on the USS Barb’s battle flag commemorates this extraordinary operation—and the courage, ingenuity and determination of the sailors who made it possible.

Discover the story behind the train patch and the legacy of Commander Eugene Fluckey, whose leadership, courage and relentless pursuit of opportunity continue to inspire today.