National Guard Memorial Museum, Washington D.C.

Name: National Guard Memorial Museum
Address: One Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington D.C., 20001, United States
Telephone: +1 202-789-0031

#402 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Museum, History museum, Military museum

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National Guard Memorial Museum, Washington D.C.

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The National Guard Memorial Museum is a military museum hosted by the National Guard Educational Foundation. It is located in northwestern Washington, DC, near the National Postal Museum, Union Station and Georgetown University Law Center. Covering 5600 square feet, the museum features six different thematic galleries all relating to the National Guard of the United States: ()

Coordinates: 38°53'53"N, 77°0'35"W

Address

One Massachusetts Ave NWNortheast Washington (H Street-NoMa)Washington D.C. 20001 United States

Contact

+1 202-789-0031

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Guard Memorial Museum open?

National Guard Memorial Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to National Guard Memorial Museum?

Nearby attractions include Holodomor Genocide Memorial, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), National Postal Museum, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Victims of Communism Memorial, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Columbus Fountain, Washington D.C. (5 min walk).

How to get to National Guard Memorial Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Guard Memorial Museum:

Metro

Union Station • Lines: Rd (4 min walk)
Judiciary Square • Lines: Rd (11 min walk)

Bus

Washington Deluxe Bus (4 min walk)
Peter Pan Bus (4 min walk)

Train

Washington Union Station (6 min walk)
Russell (12 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (8 min walk)
H Street & 8th Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (21 min walk)