National Medal of Honor Museum
Photo: Own work — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, honors the inspiring lives and legacies of ordinary Americans who took extraordinary action in the service of others.
Planning your visit
The Medal of Honor is the highest United States military decoration, awarded for conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty, and fewer than 3,600 have been given since its creation during the Civil War. The great majority were awarded posthumously.
The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, tells those stories — the individual actions, the circumstances, and the recipients' lives before and after. The framing is deliberately about ordinary people rather than professional heroes, and about the cost as much as the valour.
The building is a substantial new construction, with the museum opening after a long fundraising and development period.
Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, alongside the major stadiums and Six Flags, in an entertainment district that draws considerable regional traffic.
Allow two hours. The main booking is general admission. Current availability is shown below.
Before you book
Where is National Medal of Honor Museum?
National Medal of Honor Museum is in Arlington, United States. The map on this page marks its exact location.
How long should I allow for National Medal of Honor Museum?
Allow two hours. That is the time the collection itself takes at an unhurried pace, before any queue.
Is National Medal of Honor Museum free to enter?
Yes, general admission to National Medal of Honor Museum is free. Guided tours and special exhibitions may still be charged separately.
Do I need to book National Medal of Honor Museum in advance?
Tickets can be bought on the door at quiet times, but booking ahead fixes the date and avoids the queue at busy ones. Live availability is shown on this page.