Great place to visit on Veterans Day. Truly a tribute to all the men and women serving our country. Lots of educational displays and stories of life in the military both in peace and war. These individuals took an oath to protect our democracy and the Constitution of the United States, not because they saw personal gain, but because they loved this country. Every person serving or having served in the military deserves a salute. This is a good place to connect with thoughts such as these.

Great architecture. The guide was happy to explain that the hart wood floor is a special product from Germany. Its called Hochkantlamellenparket! Fortunately Im German and Architect and used this material in my House in Greenville/ SCThe museum is very new and opens 2 month before.

I absolutely LOVE this museum! My family and I think it’s better than the Rock N Roll HOF! The tickets are fairly priced, and even the souvenirs are fairly priced! The exhibits were so technologically advanced which made the experience super educating, interactive, and amazing. The staff is very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful as well. I would recommend that everyone should go here.

What a fantastic place! Id recommend spending time to see the fantastic displays.we spent several hours doing the tour. A great tribute to all veterans and their families.

This is a beautiful building in and out. I think it is a great tribute to our veterans and very tastefully done.

Worth it. Went to see Mary Whyte exhibit which was beautiful. Paintings of veterans from every state. Then took in museum. Video exhibit of vet stories was compelling. History of all wars. Very well done.

The walking trail has a couple features. Ramp to roof is closed half way up. They are resurfacing the roof.

Awesome experience...We have forgotten how to appreciate the countless lives that have been lost to make this a Great Country.Sacrifices were made and continue today.Appreciate the Military and the Families that support them.Use the experience to be thankful for all the freedom you come to take advantage of.

This place is a treasure. A great structure and tribute to our veterans. It does an amazing thing, it remembers. To those who served it can be healing and to those who never came home it stands to say thank you - you will not be forgotten . Please come and visit and give honor to those who serve. This place is full of interactive exhibits and the architectural approach is very unique. So glad this is in Columbus.

This is a should-see visit if in the area. The displays present a great view of veteran experiences. Plan at least an hour. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Guides and volunteers help make the visit more informative.Parking is convenient and free for veterans. Admission is free for veterans; otherwise it is a bit pricey at $17 per adult. Memberships are available.

Thought stimulating of memories and our future. Well worth the time and price. Were lucky to have such a great museum near us.

Veterans get in free. SO much to see and respect.

Great place to visit with the family in town. Military veterans and active get in free! Beautiful mezzanine

A great tribute to veterans. Best museum in downtown. If has good paid parking facility. Near by you can visit other places too.

I am not the target audience for this museum. My attendance was simply because I had been given tickets and then pressured repeatedly about the expiration of those tickets. That being said, I think the curators did a nice job with the exhibits. It really is beautiful to look at with lots of wall quotes. There are videos and physical objects...some that you can touch! My reason for not giving it 5* are as follows: you have to pay for parking even though they have their own dedicated lot. The whole place seemed dark. The cafe is not yet open. There is (in my opinion) a sanitary slant that perhaps romanticizes military culture. I say this as a military dependent and also a social worker who works with dying veterans. Its not an entirely bad thing...I see some exhibits geared towards children. Every museum curator makes choices. Personally I would have liked there to have been a little more about military families. :) I spent more time here than I expected I would which speaks to the quality and quantity of the exhibits. All in all if this is an interest of yours, you will not likely be disappointed. One final note for curator: not every disabled person is in a wheelchair. There needs to be more seating available throughout the exhibits.

Wonderful place. Very emotional

Haunting to the point where the lives of those lost for our freedom really became apparent. Touching and memorable and an absolute must see in your lifetime. Please go and honor our American soldiers in history.

You could spend 3 hours there...basking in the history of wars America has fought...interesting videos of leaving home to fight for Freedom. And, the awesome tole, mentally, those emotional struggles have on a soldier. His family becomes the men around him. Their job is to win battles. And, come home.

The Museum and Memorial is a wonderful experience. A nice display of history of veterans and their service to our great nation. Today we saw the rotating exhibit honoring Bob Hope. Learned some new tidbits about him and the USO Shows operations.

Very nice tribute to all Veterans! Also loved the Bob Hope exhibit we were lucky to catch!

The water color display was great! A very nice place to visit.

A wonderful place to visit in Columbus, Ohio. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum shares the story of serving our country through interactive displays, videos and even some hands-on activities. As a veteran, I was personally moved by how well each exhibit and display was crafted. The NVMM strives to connect the general public with veterans through their thoughts, experiences, and emotions, and they do an exquisite job. The building itself is an architectural masterpiece. I would highly recommend visiting to anyone.

This is a place that ever person in the world should experience at least 0nce. I guarantee it will give you a different appreciation for all that who have give so. much & paid the ultimate price for all the things we take for granted every day without thought of who, how, or why we have this thing we take for granted FREEDOM God Bless the Veterans!

This place is fascinating. There is an interactive exhibit showing troops and the countries they occupied from the 50s til now which was cool. Lots of interesting memorabilia on display to learn about how far military technology has came through the centuries. The coolest thing they had there in my opinion was a book called Life of a Sailor it was written by World War 2 veteran Chester Collins whom I have the pleasure of knowing. He is a founding member of my American Legion post 757 in 1949. He has 5 invasions under his belt including Omaha beach. If you want to learn about veterans this is a must see facility. You will not be disappointed, just make sure to sit down and listen to a few of the stories they tell. Some will even bring a tear to the eye!

All I have to say is WOW! This is such a moving and inspirational museum. I am so pleased to see an amazing place dedicated to our Men and Women of the US Military. If you are in Columbus, this is a must visit attraction! Parking is nearby and COSI is across the street.

What a great walk through someone else’s boots—a truly wonderful look into the lives of Veterans across the ages. Makes you appreciate what we have now, thanks to what so many individuals helped secure—our freedoms. It is a wonderful way to visualize the life of an individual soldier, from MEPS, to boot camp, to even the Mercury program and beyond. The National Veterans Museum is even equipped with a recording studio, if you wish to add your own heroic memory, message, or thank you. Being a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran myself, I appreciate what everyone involved has done to make this happen. Thank you for honoring all the past, present, and future generations of heroes—they, and I, salute you.

Awesome place to see. The building is an amazing design. So happy that Ohio was decided for the location. Great place to pay homage to all that have served our great country in the US Military.

Wonderful experience getting to learn and appreciate veterans. !!

Beautiful, new facility with focus on storytelling directly from Veterans with interactive displays. The admission fee, however, seems expensive given the relatively small size of the museum. I enjoyed the rooftop gallery and memorial grove. The rooftop can be accessed without going in the museum and offers great views of the skyline.

They are in their 1st year....I am excited to see new exhibits as they are added...

The History of our great nation, and the sacrifices made for our freedoms, comes alive in this museum. But also does a good job of honoring the ones that had to pay the overwhelming price for that. Great job done in this beautiful building and grounds. My 13 year old grandson loved it. Veterans visit is a free admission always.

This place is amazing, truly moving. Cant take it all in on one visit.

It is really cool to have this amazing memorial and museum in Columbus. The space is very well designed and absolutely beautiful. The exhibits are very well done and pay excellent tribute to our countrys veterans.

Lots of parking, easy access, guided tours, and well informed volunteers. Its a sobering experience, and it takes time to absorb all the information. Well worth a visit.

The new veterans memorial pays great tribute to those who served. I was lucky enough to visit for the first time when they had a D-Day veteran talk about his experience in Europe on the 75th anniversary of the landings. You can easily spend a few hours wandering the exhibits and be humbled. Architecturally, the building is a beauty as well. Absolutely worth a visit.

Excellent memorable to those who have served

Wow, this place is amazing! The staff is friendly, the catering is wonderful, and the place itself is immaculate from the walk up through the flags to the very last detail inside.The entire entrance is handicap friendly, as there is not a single stair leading to the building. The lighting is perfect. You wont be disappointed and your thoughts will definitely be with those whove served.

This is one of the most amazing attractions in Columbus Ohio. This Memorial and Museum presents a very thoughtful and Visually attractive historical perspective all the wars that involve America and all of the process that are young men and women must complete and endure in order to be appropriately trained and ready for combat and service to our country. Dont miss this one. Active service men and veterans enter for free

One of the most impactful places we have visited to date. A must see for anyone close enough to visit.

I love the heart and sole that went into accomplishing this dream. Congratulations.

Wonderful place. Excellent exhibition. You can spend hours there reading and listening to the stories.

Love it. Wonderful dedication to the Veterans of America.

Beautiful building. Moving exhibits. We arrived just in time for a guided tour which we followed for a bit, we eventually left it to spend time looking at the exhibits. Highly recommend.

This place was absolutely astonishing. It just opened last October, and my family and friends in Columbus havent even visited yet. Its so incredible to have a National Museum right here in the midwest. God Bless John Glenn for his vision, dedication and hard work for this project, and God Bless the Wexners for footing half the bill of $40 million. Its not your average museum. I was expecting to see lots of things, rather its a museum of stories. You take a journey through the eyes, voices and experience of so very many vets who sacrificed for our freedom. Our group was only there for an hour and a half, which was a great taste of the experience, but we all agreed its a place we want to come back to and spend a full day. There are videos to watch, letters to read, stories to experience. Plan on taking your time and spending several hours or a day here. The place is still very much developing too. A cafe will soon be open, and another building will be going up. Be sure to visit tye rooftop and look out over the garden walk. I didnt make it down to the actually walk by the outdoor monuments water features, but it was gorgeous from the roof. There is an amazing temporary exhibit right now by military photographer Stacy Pearsall. Wow...she really captures the emotion of our soldiers. The entire place is an emotional experience and such an important place so we can keep educating and telling the stories of our selfless soldiers. God Bless each and every one of them. Because of all of you, I am able to experience the freedom of visiting such a place and just experiencing life much easier than many in the world. Thank you Peggy and Terry, wonderful tour guides. And thank you, Terry, for spending a bit more time with me sharing your own story of service and sacrifice. Every person in Columbus and the Columbus area needs to get to this museum. You have no clue what you have right at your back door!

Outstanding place if you have never gone you need to. Esp if you are a veteran.

Brand new Veterans museum. Well done

Place was beautiful. Great experience.

Great place to learn more about American history and the military. Would take a couple of hours to see it allEvery one should visit at least once.Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful.Plan to pay admission and parking charges.

A place to honor those who have served in the armed forces.

Very well done.

Was a very sobering event.GREAT displayed and awesome information about soldiers and the patriotic duty to America.The only thing is theres alot of blood spilled on this flag of ours that most people dont know or they take it for granted.Serious stuff and l came out there with no picture except l took the front of the building.For a sad visit but a good reminder on who and what America stands for.Freedom for all.

When I was young, my father corrected me after saying that he won metals while in Vietnam serving as FO for an FA battery. Through his words, at that young age, he implanted a perspective in me that I take with me always. Fast forward several years, it was a humbling privilege to visit this memorial with him per his request. I think the memorial does an excellent job conveying the many different aspects of military service - and its impact on family members - by highlighting veterans experiences, often told in their own words.

Amazing displays of History.

This memorial is amazing! Its the only one in the country. It brought back emotions of when my husband was away at war. This is a must see for the entire family.

Very personal and moving, wonderful tribute to our veterans... Thanks John Glenn for your vision. Tour guides were awesome!

Very moving museum. Veterans receive free admission. 3 floors and outside garden, elevator, wheelchairs available. Volunteers are very helpful. Opened October 2018 and planning addition of cafe and gift shop this year. Has conference room space, free parking, garden would be nice place for commissioning ceremony.

What a serene and beautiful building! It is an absolutely gorgeous way to honor those who have served. Everyone should see it.

It was a fun interactive musem

Great artifacts and displays

The memorial museum is both thoughtful and educational. I think it would be great to lower the ticket price so more folks could enjoy.

The volunteers are wonderful!

Paid $8 to park and $16 a person to get in. It was interesting but not worth the price.

This museum focuses on the people who have risked their lives for our freedom over the decades. Personal stories from the people who lived it. Deep engaging content for adults, and lots of material for educating kids too.

This is a beautiful facility that strives to tell every veterans story. All services are represented, National Guard, Air Guard and Reserve Veterans as well. The museum highlights women and minority veterans as well. There is a recording booth for each veteran to tell their story. I am proud to have served in the Army for 31 years. I love that veterans have a place to share their life story.

Wonderful place to check out our military history.

I was actually a little disappointed. First just because its winter the main entrance is not available so instead you have to walk thru some hidden side door & go thru part of the museum just to get to the desk to pay the entrance fee. Once inside the museum I dont see what all the hype is about. Im a veteran & expected more. Its ok to see it once I guess but I definitely wont be making this a permanent stop on my museum tours.

It’s a very nice building, clean comfortable and large. Signage/directions and maps of the place are atrocious. The pictures and story boards are very nicely done but the lack of ‘artifacts’ to display was noticeable. Cost of admission is very high for what you get. Give it a few years it may get better. Great thought in design and veterans deserve it... but this place is lacking for now.

If you want to start to understand the stories of veterans, then this is the place.

Engaging museum with a great collection from the civil war to today

Amazingly beautiful museum! Very special and meaningful tribute.

The National Veterans Memorial and Museum is an amazing place to learn about the history of who has served this country. Interactive exhibits, stories told by veterans themselves. Columbus businesses and philanthropists made this happen. Well worth your time.

Humbling. Thank you to all our veterans!

Excellent museum!

This was really well done. It has a chronological ordering of the wars, and does a good job of focusing on the vets. I could have spent more time there though the time I spent there was enough. I would definitely go again.

A Wonderful place to remember my father and other Veterans in our family.

Excellent exhibit. Covers the military experience from the revolution to the current. Lots of interactive displays with videos from vets giving first hand accounts of their experiences. Artifacts and memorabilia are on display as well. Plan to spend at least two hours to take in all of the contents. Could be emotionally draining for some but definitely not to be missed.

Very interesting Memorial to visit. Makes you appreciate our service men and women

I enjoyed it. A lot of history. A insight on our nations military and the lives of our heroes. Great place to visit !!!

Very well done. Just opened a couple of months ago and I think its not quite done yet. The museum map shows space for a cafe that isnt there and another exhibit space that isnt currently open. Will definitely go back another time. I think admission should be free not just for veterans, but for active duty members as well (they only get a small discount). Im neither, and I have no problem paying full price for my own admission. Just seems odd to me.UPDATE: They now let in all veterans AND active duty members for free! Yea!

Sobering and inspirational.

Wonderful history! Shows the contributions of Americas servicemen and servicewomen throughout history, with many personal accounts of service.

Although this isnt a huge museum, come ready to spend time listening to all the amazing stories of our veterans. So grateful for the courage and sacrifice made by our service men & women and their families.

This is a great museum and it focus the human side of being of the military. Focus on what’s it like to go and be separated from your family. Reading the personal letters from those who served and were killed in combat was moving. Also like the stories of coming home from war and the transition from military to civilian life.Yes in my opinion it is worth the admission price. The museum is less than 6 months old and I believe will get better over time.

Terrible experience. Went to the outdoor amphitheater upstairs before we intended to go in. Everything about it said it was open to the public. We were enjoying the view when a security guard asked us to move. We did and then he rudely asked us to leave saying the whole area was restricted. We suggested some signage to let people know, or close the gate but he didn’t care. It was during museum hours. Needless to say we did not go in the museum. Be aware the grounds are not open to the public.

Wonderful place. Stunning imagery. I was moved to tears. They have a booth set up downstairs for veterans to record their own stories.

An amazing place. You get an idea of how it was for these soldiers. Awesome.

The facility is great and the collection is growing. They dont have a ton of stuff, but the point is to collect veterans stories, not items. Its a very good reminder of the sacrifices veterans make to maintain our freedom. Thank you to all who have served, and especially those that made the ultimate sacrifice.

Simply beautiful! Interesting architecture. Lovely design elements. As a structure it is a a ode to those who have served as soldiers.

Very well done museum and enjoyed my visit.

It was good great place to go to learn history

Enjoyed. Im 70 and I learned lots of things. Well have to go back we didnt see a lot.

This new museum provides a great overall understanding of wartime for which the USA has experienced and been involved. The personal effects connected with photos of the people for which they belong brought a greater sense of reality. The life and conditions for which men and women served are country is poignant.As I read my way through this museum, I did cry. My bil was KIA. My heart and mind were touched deeply. It made me even more grateful for family members and friends currently serving and having served in the past. I believe this museum has a great exhibit for anyone ages teen and up.The only reason I gave it 4 stars as I did not see much history in regards to wartime on anyone local or from the state of Ohio with the exception of John Glenn. It was very crowded so I may have just missed the other people.

A honor to those who served

This is a new museum. The architecture is unique and quite wonderful. The exhibits are very good and flow easily. This is a good destination for adults or older teens but would be boring for younger children.

National Veterans Memorial and Museum is a moving tribute to military service people. It is honest, honorable and haunting as well. The displays are multi dimensional, allowing each visitor their own interpretation.

Parking is free for vets and active duty, just get a stamp at the front desk Pretty interesting place to visit

Worth the time to visit. Must do in Columbus.

It was awesome!! We did not get through it all but we will certainly go back and complete our tour!

Motorcycle ride from A D Farrow Harley Davidson was great!

They did a fantastic job with this place. Anyone who comes to Columbus that has an interest in American history should make time to stop by this place.