A premier space for ceremonies and events.

The National Museum of the United States Army is honored to facilitate individual Military Milestone Events (MME). MMEs are intentionally limited in scope and designed for consistency regardless of the rank or seniority of the host or participants.

Current service members may conduct promotion, reenlistment, commissioning, award presentations and retirement ceremonies during the Army Museum’s regular operating hours Monday through Friday. There is no fee for an MME.

An MME request is confirmed with a signed and approved MME User Agreement. Walk-in or pop-up ceremonies anywhere on the Museum Campus are not permitted. MMEs must align with MME guidelines as written. Reservations must be made in advance and approved per Museum Policy.

Museum Mission

The National Museum of the United States Army is first and foremost, a public-facing facility with a public mission to honor Soldiers and provide an interactive educational experience of the Army’s role in creating, sustaining, and defending our nation. The Museum provides the only comprehensive portrayal of Army history and traditions through the eyes of the American Soldier.

Executing Military Milestone Events

• All MMEs must be coordinated and reserved in advance. Walk-in or “pop-up” ceremonies are not permitted.
• MMEs follow a select set of guidelines. Requests that do not fit these guidelines may request to conduct their ceremony as a private special event with the Army Historical Foundation (Foundation).
• Scheduling requests must be submitted via the online Event Inquiry Form. Incomplete forms will not be processed.

Description

MMEs are publicly held events at a designated location of the Museum Lobby. The Lobby will remain open and accessible to normal Museum operations and MMEs must not interfere with the visitor experience. MME reservations are Monday – Friday at scheduled times. Reservations include, from beginning to end, 15 minutes to perform the ceremony. This includes speeches, special recognitions, photos, receiving line, etc. MMEs are allowed up to 30 attendee’s total, including the presenter and honoree. A signed and approved User Agreement includes general admission tickets for the host to use. The ceremony space is standing room only. MMEs are for ceremonies only, they do not include receptions. After the ceremony, attendees are welcome to visit the Museum at their own leisure. MMEs do not permit use of outside flags, sound systems, podiums, or award tables. Please review all Museum policies and procedures and review all MME guidelines for further information.

Guidelines

• MMEs are ONLY held in a designated space in the Museum Lobby. 
• MME reservations are standing room only — chairs and seating are not available.
• Photos and videos of the ceremony are permitted using personal, hand-held cameras, and are limited to the designated ceremony time and space. The Museum’s general guidance policy applies for all photography and videography conducted during the MME and while visiting the Museum.
• Live broadcast of the MME, such as Facebook live, is limited to the ceremony only and must be managed by the event host’s designated attendee.
• Military or commercial media outlets are not permitted for MMEs.
• MMEs must respect all Museum rules, policies, and visitors.
• Outside food or drinks are not allowed.
• Balloons and cut/live/dried flowers/plants are not permitted per the Museum’s Pest Management Policy.
• One U.S. Flag will be positioned on the left side of the Campaign Wall by Museum Staff. MMEs do NOT provide, or permit, the use of additional flags, podium, microphone/speaker or an award table. 
• For full list of prohibited items and other visitor information, see the “Tips for your Visit” page.

Scheduling Process

Individuals interested in hosting an MME at the Museum must first submit an online Event Inquiry Form. The requester will be contacted by an Events Manager within 5-7 business days to conduct a Discovery Call. The Events Manager will gather information required for assessing the request. Once details are confirmed between the Events Manager and the requester, the requester will be emailed an Event User Agreement. An MME reservation is not approved and confirmed until a signed Event User Agreement is approved by the Museum Director and filed with the Event Manager. Once the signed Event User Agreement is returned and the MME is confirmed, the requester will be issued 30 general admission tickets for their use.

Event Day

On the day of the MME, the host and honoree are greeted by the Event Manager at the Welcome Desk in the Museum Lobby, 15 minutes prior to the scheduled MME time. The host and honoree are directed to the designated ceremony space. It is then the host and honoree’s responsibility to provide guidance to their attendees for the ceremony.

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