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National Veterans Memorial and Museum

April 27, 2023

The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) is the United States' national museum for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. The museum is located in Columbus, Ohio, along the Scioto River between Franklinton and Downtown Columbus. The museum's main focus is on the personal stories of U.S. veterans, in contrast to other war museums that are dedicated to the conflicts themselves.[2] It opened on October 27, 2018, as a reimagining of the Franklin County Veterans Memorial, a museum dedicated to veterans from the surrounding county, established in 1955.

National Veterans Memorial
and Museum
EstablishedOctober 27, 2018 (2018-10-27)
Location300 W. Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Coordinates39°57′43″N 83°0′29″W / 39.96194°N 83.00806°W / 39.96194; -83.00806Coordinates: 39°57′43″N 83°0′29″W / 39.96194°N 83.00806°W / 39.96194; -83.00806
TypeVeteran
PresidentMichael Ferriter[1]
ArchitectAllied Works Architecture, OLIN
Public transit access 10, 12
CoGo
Nearest parkingSurface lot
Websitewww.nationalvmm.org
Interactive map highlighting the museum's location
DesignatedJune 21, 2018

History

 
The former Franklin County Veterans Memorial in 2005. The current museum occupies the same location.

The site along the west side of the Scioto River near the Discovery Bridge on Broad Street was originally home to the Franklin County Veterans Memorial,[3] which originally opened in 1955[4] and was demolished to make way for the museum in early 2015,[5] by S.G. Loewendick & Sons.[6] The construction of a veterans museum was envisioned by city boosters and received support from former Senator and World War II veteran John Glenn.[7]

It was designated as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum by the United States Congress in June 2018.[8][9] The museum was the 20th museum to receive national museum status from Congress.[4]

It was dedicated on October 27, 2018, with a speech by former general Colin Powell.[10]

Architecture

 
The museum, grounds, and parking

The 53,000-square-foot (4,900 m2) building was designed by Allied Works Architecture,[11] and OLIN designed the landscape.[12][13] The interior was designed by Ralph Appelbaum Associates.[13] Turner Construction Company was the general contractor. The Associated General Contractors of America named it the most significant construction project of 2018 and the best new building $10 to $75 million.[14] The building and its park space cost $75 million, while an additional $7 million was raised for the museum's startup and operation.[15]

The building is rounded, 300 feet in diameter, with a minimalist interior.[16] Full-length windows on the mezzanine are vertically striped to resemble military ribbons.[17] Visitors can walk atop the museum's grassy roof for views of the Columbus skyline and a place to reflect.[13]

The museum includes a 2.5 acre outdoor memorial grove[18] that includes a reflecting pool and memorial stone wall.[4] The stated purpose of the architecture is to promote remembrance.[12]

Exhibits and collections

The museum focuses on the stories of veterans and individuals rather than military accomplishments, with the mission to "honor, inspire, connect, and educate".[19] It has two permanent exhibits and one temporary exhibit space,[20] covering 30,000 square feet.[13] The museum houses personal artifacts such as footlockers, military ribbons, and letters service men and women sent home.[4] Exhibits include stories from veterans dating from American Revolutionary War onwards to recent conflicts.[21] It intends to educate civilians about the diverse backgrounds veterans have and the roles they served in the military.[22]

Memorial Grove

Memorial Grove is a 2.5-acre (1.0 ha) park outside the museum. The park opened alongside the museum in October 2018. It features a path circling a 325-foot wall of stacked rocks and waterfalls; the wall reads "E pluribus unum". The central shaded area, planted with American elms, is meant for personal reflection and contemplation.[23][24]

See also

References

  1. ^ Ghose, Dave. "Profile: Michael Ferriter of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum". Columbus CEO. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  2. ^ "About: National Veterans Memorial and Museum". National Veterans Memorial and Museum. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  3. ^ Kasler, Karen (September 26, 2018). "New National Veterans Memorial and Museum Set to Open Next Month". WOSU. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d Batz, Bob. "An advance peek at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  5. ^ Jarman, Josh. "Demolition begins at Veterans Memorial". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  6. ^ Foster, Emily (March 4, 2019) [First published November 1988]. "From the Archives: Columbus' First Family of Destruction". Columbus Monthly. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  7. ^ "The Highly Anticipated National Veterans Memorial and Museum Opens its Doors". Architectural Digest. October 22, 2018.
  8. ^ "H.R. 1900: National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act". United States Congress. June 21, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  9. ^ "With President's Approval, National Veterans Museum Makes Home in Columbus". WOSU. June 26, 2018.
  10. ^ Zachariah, Holly. "National Veterans Memorial and Museum opens in Columbus to fanfare". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  11. ^ Allen, Katherine (January 4, 2019). "Allied Works' New Museum in Columbus is Designed for the History of The Future". ArchDaily. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  12. ^ a b "National Veterans Memorial and Museum". The Olin Studio.
  13. ^ a b c d Mafi, Nick (October 22, 2018). "The Highly Anticipated National Veterans Memorial and Museum Opens Its Doors". Architectural Digest. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  14. ^ "National Veterans Memorial, Museum Receives AGC Award". Construction Equipment Guide. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  15. ^ "First Look: The Veterans Memorial's New Focus".
  16. ^ "Turner Construction earns Build America Grand Award". Construction & Demolition Recycling. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  17. ^ "National Veterans Memorial and Museum". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  18. ^ Pugh, Cris. "Colin Powell to speak at National Veterans Memorial and Museum dedication in Columbus". Cincinnati.com. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  19. ^ "Mission: National Veterans Memorial and Museum". National Veterans Memorial and Museum. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  20. ^ "Final preparations underway for opening of National Veterans Memorial and Museum". October 25, 2018.
  21. ^ Palmer, Alex. "A New Museum Honoring America's Veterans Opens in Ohio". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  22. ^ Lastoe, Stacey (November 11, 2018). "A national museum where veterans, not war, come first". CNN Travel. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  23. ^ "National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus opens for honoring, remembering and stories". October 7, 2018.
  24. ^ "Inside the National Veterans Memorial and Museum".

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The National Veterans Memorial and Museum NVMM is the United States national museum for veterans of the U S Armed Forces The museum is located in Columbus Ohio along the Scioto River between Franklinton and Downtown Columbus The museum s main focus is on the personal stories of U S veterans in contrast to other war museums that are dedicated to the conflicts themselves 2 It opened on October 27 2018 as a reimagining of the Franklin County Veterans Memorial a museum dedicated to veterans from the surrounding county established in 1955 National Veterans Memorialand MuseumEstablishedOctober 27 2018 2018 10 27 Location300 W Broad StreetColumbus Ohio United StatesCoordinates39 57 43 N 83 0 29 W 39 96194 N 83 00806 W 39 96194 83 00806 Coordinates 39 57 43 N 83 0 29 W 39 96194 N 83 00806 W 39 96194 83 00806TypeVeteranPresidentMichael Ferriter 1 ArchitectAllied Works Architecture OLINPublic transit access10 12 CoGoNearest parkingSurface lotWebsitewww wbr nationalvmm wbr orgInteractive map highlighting the museum s locationU S National MemorialDesignatedJune 21 2018 Contents 1 History 2 Architecture 3 Exhibits and collections 4 Memorial Grove 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory Edit The former Franklin County Veterans Memorial in 2005 The current museum occupies the same location The site along the west side of the Scioto River near the Discovery Bridge on Broad Street was originally home to the Franklin County Veterans Memorial 3 which originally opened in 1955 4 and was demolished to make way for the museum in early 2015 5 by S G Loewendick amp Sons 6 The construction of a veterans museum was envisioned by city boosters and received support from former Senator and World War II veteran John Glenn 7 It was designated as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum by the United States Congress in June 2018 8 9 The museum was the 20th museum to receive national museum status from Congress 4 It was dedicated on October 27 2018 with a speech by former general Colin Powell 10 Architecture Edit The museum grounds and parking The 53 000 square foot 4 900 m2 building was designed by Allied Works Architecture 11 and OLIN designed the landscape 12 13 The interior was designed by Ralph Appelbaum Associates 13 Turner Construction Company was the general contractor The Associated General Contractors of America named it the most significant construction project of 2018 and the best new building 10 to 75 million 14 The building and its park space cost 75 million while an additional 7 million was raised for the museum s startup and operation 15 The building is rounded 300 feet in diameter with a minimalist interior 16 Full length windows on the mezzanine are vertically striped to resemble military ribbons 17 Visitors can walk atop the museum s grassy roof for views of the Columbus skyline and a place to reflect 13 The museum includes a 2 5 acre outdoor memorial grove 18 that includes a reflecting pool and memorial stone wall 4 The stated purpose of the architecture is to promote remembrance 12 Exhibits and collections EditThe museum focuses on the stories of veterans and individuals rather than military accomplishments with the mission to honor inspire connect and educate 19 It has two permanent exhibits and one temporary exhibit space 20 covering 30 000 square feet 13 The museum houses personal artifacts such as footlockers military ribbons and letters service men and women sent home 4 Exhibits include stories from veterans dating from American Revolutionary War onwards to recent conflicts 21 It intends to educate civilians about the diverse backgrounds veterans have and the roles they served in the military 22 Memorial Grove EditMemorial Grove is a 2 5 acre 1 0 ha park outside the museum The park opened alongside the museum in October 2018 It features a path circling a 325 foot wall of stacked rocks and waterfalls the wall reads E pluribus unum The central shaded area planted with American elms is meant for personal reflection and contemplation 23 24 See also EditList of national memorials of the United StatesReferences Edit Ghose Dave Profile Michael Ferriter of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum Columbus CEO Retrieved January 18 2019 About National Veterans Memorial and Museum National Veterans Memorial and Museum Retrieved April 12 2019 Kasler Karen September 26 2018 New National Veterans Memorial and Museum Set to Open Next Month WOSU Retrieved April 12 2019 a b c d Batz Bob An advance peek at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus Pittsburgh Post Gazette Retrieved January 18 2019 Jarman Josh Demolition begins at Veterans Memorial The Columbus Dispatch Retrieved April 12 2019 Foster Emily March 4 2019 First published November 1988 From the Archives Columbus First Family of Destruction Columbus Monthly Retrieved May 7 2020 The Highly Anticipated National Veterans Memorial and Museum Opens its Doors Architectural Digest October 22 2018 H R 1900 National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act United States Congress June 21 2018 Retrieved October 27 2018 With President s Approval National Veterans Museum Makes Home in Columbus WOSU June 26 2018 Zachariah Holly National Veterans Memorial and Museum opens in Columbus to fanfare The Columbus Dispatch Retrieved November 21 2018 Allen Katherine January 4 2019 Allied Works New Museum in Columbus is Designed for the History of The Future ArchDaily Retrieved January 18 2019 a b National Veterans Memorial and Museum The Olin Studio a b c d Mafi Nick October 22 2018 The Highly Anticipated National Veterans Memorial and Museum Opens Its Doors Architectural Digest Retrieved April 12 2019 National Veterans Memorial Museum Receives AGC Award Construction Equipment Guide Retrieved April 12 2019 First Look The Veterans Memorial s New Focus Turner Construction earns Build America Grand Award Construction amp Demolition Recycling Retrieved April 12 2019 National Veterans Memorial and Museum U S Department of Defense Retrieved April 12 2019 Pugh Cris Colin Powell to speak at National Veterans Memorial and Museum dedication in Columbus Cincinnati com Retrieved January 18 2019 Mission National Veterans Memorial and Museum National Veterans Memorial and Museum Retrieved April 12 2019 Final preparations underway for opening of National Veterans Memorial and Museum October 25 2018 Palmer Alex A New Museum Honoring America s Veterans Opens in Ohio Smithsonian Magazine Retrieved January 18 2019 Lastoe Stacey November 11 2018 A national museum where veterans not war come first CNN Travel Retrieved April 12 2019 National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus opens for honoring remembering and stories October 7 2018 Inside the National Veterans Memorial and Museum External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to National Veterans Memorial and Museum Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title National Veterans Memorial and Museum amp oldid 1139899167, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, 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