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Celebrate the Army Birthday at the National Army Museum
June 15 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Explore U.S. Army history inside the National Museum of the United States Army and enjoy special outdoor activities on Warriors’ Field, with performances by the United States Army Field Band, Army vehicle and equipment displays, an aerial parachute demonstration, inflatable bounce houses, gaming activities and much more!
Your free reserved ticket includes activities for visitors of all ages. Food and beverages will be for sale from outdoor food trucks and the indoor Museum Café. Army Birthday cupcakes and a 2024 Festival souvenir will be available to visitors in limited quantities.
Advance ticket reservations are recommended. The availability of “walk-up” tickets the day of the event cannot be guaranteed.
Begin your FREE ticket reservation here.
Schedule of Events
In addition to festival activities and musical entertainment offered throughout the day, several featured events are planned and included in your free admission.
Shuttle buses operate throughout the day from the Defense Logistics Agency (the designated event parking for the Museum Campus) to the museum from 8:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. The last shuttle bus departs the museum at 5:45 p.m., returning patrons to DLA parking.
The virtual reality activities in the Museum’s Army Action Center are open with free admission for the Army Birthday Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more here.
