National Museum of the United States Army
The National Museum of the United States Army is the official museum for the history of the United States Army.
A museum inside Fort Belvoir
You can stay in Fort Belvoir
National Museum of the United States Army is inside Fort Belvoir, which has 5 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 50 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 11 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 11 miles from National Museum of the United States Army.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Fort Belvoir. Green months are the mild ones.
National Museum of the United States Army
The National Museum of the United States Army is the official museum for the history of the United States Army. It opened on November 11, 2020, and is located on 84 acres at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, 20 miles south of Washington, D.C. Its stated objectives are to honor America's soldiers, preserve Army history, and educate the public about the Army's role in American history.
Ground was broken for the museum in September 2016, and it was scheduled to open on June 4, 2020. That opening was delayed as some of the gallery finishing work was suspended in response to COVID-19. The U.S. Army announced on April 16, 2020 that the museum would delay its opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- 7.3K a year
Where to stay near National Museum of the United States Army
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Fort Belvoir (5) and Washington (247).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3Arlington National Cemetery
- 4United States Triumphal Arch
- 5Smithsonian Institution
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- 8Ford's Theatre
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From National Museum of the United States Army | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Belvoir | in town | — | 5 4 hotels · 1 campground | 8,449 | — | — |
| Washington | 15 mi northeast | 25 min | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Alexandria | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Arlington | 11 mi north | 15 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Springfield | 4 mi north | 5 min | 13 13 hotels | 31,154 | $640K | — |
| Tysons | 14 mi north | 20 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| Mount Vernon | 4 mi east | 5 min | 7 5 hotels · 2 motels | 13,122 | $836K | — |
| Fairfax | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 15 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 26,772 | $723K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near National Museum of the United States Army
Other well-known places within 15 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw114 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw214 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw312 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw413 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw514 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw613 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw712 mi LandmarkTomb of the Unknown Soldier
Big draw814 mi National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a yearPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Arlington National Cemetery, Public domain · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting National Museum of the United States Army
Is National Museum of the United States Army in Fort Belvoir?
Yes. It’s inside Fort Belvoir, VA.
When is the best time to visit National Museum of the United States Army?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–80°.
How many people visit National Museum of the United States Army each year?
750,000 in 2020, according to Wikidata.
How far is National Museum of the United States Army from Baltimore?
About 50 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to National Museum of the United States Army?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 11 miles away.
Where should I stay near National Museum of the United States Army?
Washington (15 mi, 247 places to stay), Alexandria (8 mi, 44 places to stay) and Arlington (11 mi, 58 places to stay).
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