US Navy Memorial

06/11/2026

TONIGHT'S screening of Captain America: The First Avenger has been moved indoors to the Burke Theatre. For the first time ever, Movies on the Memorial is 🌦️weather-proof 🌦️! Whether rain or shine, the show will go on.

⏰ PLEASE NOTE: tonight's movie will begin at 9:00 p.m. due to a private event taking place in the theatre beforehand. Guests who arrive early are invited to relax in the Navy Memorial Visitor Center and experience our exhibits before the film begins.

Admission is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

06/10/2026

Live music echoed through downtown Washington, D.C., last night as the United States Navy Band performed on the Granite Sea! We were honored to welcome our host, The Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle, and grateful to everyone who came out to enjoy the evening.

Summer evenings are better with live music and we are just getting started. Check out our summer schedule here: https://navymemorial.swoogo.com/2026cota

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Join us TOMORROW, June 11, for Captain America: The First Avenger. Movies on the Memorial returns to the United States Navy Memorial, bringing iconic stories of courage, service, and adventure to the open air. This free, family-friendly series is open to the public and invites the community to gather for unforgettable evenings beneath the stars.

📅 Thursday, June 11. Movie begins at dusk.
🎬 Captain America: The First Avenger (PG-13)�
🎟 FREE & open to the public - many thanks to our sponsor PenFed
📍 United States Navy Memorial

Bring a blanket, bring your crew, and join us for a summer night of storytelling and service.

06/09/2026

06/06/2026

Our team had such a fun day at the Spirit of Independence Festival's Salute to Service event hosted by the National Archives Foundation — From introducing families to the mission of the Navy Memorial to cheering on the day's activities with Vice Admiral (Ret.) John Nowell serving as emcee.

We reconnected with old friends like the Paint Branch High School NJROTC, United States Navy Band Country Current, and Blue Star Families while making new friends along the way—including the North Carolina Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association, the Quantico Marine Brass Band, and even Rosie the Riveter herself!

Of course, we couldn't resist joining in on some of the fun, too. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to learn about the many ways the Navy Memorial honors, recognizes, and celebrates our Sea Service members. We were honored to be part of this wonderful celebration of service, history, and community.

06/06/2026

Movies on the Memorial begins with a special screening of National Treasure at 3pm in our historic Burke Theatre following the National Archives Foundation Spirit of Independence Festival! See you there!

Movies on the Memorial is sponsored by PenFed

06/05/2026

🇺🇸 Tomorrow in Washington, D.C.! Join us for a day of history, service, and community!

From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., visit the National Archives for their Spirit of Independence Festival's Salute to Service program, where VADM John B. Nowell Jr., USN (Ret.), our President & CEO, will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the event.

Then, at 3:00 p.m., continue the celebration just across the street at the Navy Memorial with a special screening of National Treasure in our historic Burke Theatre. (Movie Sponsored by PenFed)

📍 National Archives & United States Navy Memorial
🕘 Salute to Service: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
🎬 National Treasure: 3:00 p.m.
🎟 FREE & Open to the Public

One day. Two unforgettable experiences. We hope to see you there!

06/04/2026

Less than an hour from now, we will gather to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Midway. At 10:00 a.m. ET, we will host a Wreath-Laying Ceremony honoring the Sailors, aviators, and Marines whose courage, sacrifice, and determination helped secure one of the most decisive victories in naval history. Livestream today: https://ow.ly/EnmL50Z7za6