The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington opened its doors in March of this year, now it’s among 15 museums across the country nominated for USA Today’s “Best New Museum of 2026.”
“It would be thrilling just to be recognized just for the stories we’re telling here,” National Medal of Honor Museum Senior Vice President of Museum Engagement Alexandra Rhue said. “Nothing is more important in our work here at this museum than sharing the stories of our Medal of Honor recipients.”
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration given for valor. The museum tells the stories of recipients, from the first ones during the Civil War to modern times…