Columbus, Ohio: National Veterans Memorial and Museum; things to do

National Veterans Memorial and Museum  

300 W. Broad St., downtown, (614) 326-2800.  W-Sun 10am-5pm; +Tu in summer.  $17, 65+ $15, 5-17 $10, military discounted.  Tours available.

exterior of National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio

Surrounded by plenty of open space, the new National Veterans Memorial and Museum building features dramatic architecture and is the focal point of the 7-acre site.  A 2.5-acre Memorial Grove with 21 different species of tree provides a sanctuary for reflection and remembrance.   Neither a war memorial nor a military museum, it is rather dedicated to sharing the stories of veterans through multi-media exhibits.  The first floor features a dramatic Remembrance Gallery with a host of flags and gigantic photographs.  Displays outline the history of various wars and serve both as a memorial and to honor the men and women who fought in them.  The exhibits are oriented to oral history and provide many places to hear many stories.  A Rooftop Sanctuary provides a spot to reflect and also to enjoy an exceptional city view.

Remembrance Gallery at National Veterans Memorial and Museum
in Columbus, Ohio

Remembrance Gallery at National Veterans Memorial and Museum
in Columbus, Ohio

exhibit gallery at National Veterans Memorial and Museum
in Columbus, Ohio

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