Medal Exhibits (Overview) - The National Medal of Honor Museum Join us for Medal of Honor Day on March 25th View Details 10am - 5pm View All Hours Museum Map Contact Plan your visit Hours, Directions And Parking Café and Gift Shop Museum Map Tickets and Experiences Group Visits Plan Your Field Trip Places to Stay Explore All exhibits and events EXHIBITS Moments of Action Exhibit From Rails to Rotors Exhibit More than a Medal Exhibit Interactive Exhibits Medal Exhibits EVENTS Host a Private Event The Stories We Carry: William Shemin and The Ivy Hero American Heart in WWI Film Screening Explore All Recipients Stories THE RECIPIENTS Recipients Database Search THE MEDAL Learn About the Medal More Than a Medal Exhibit More Than a Medal Ways to Get Involved Give Become a Member Volunteer Make A Donation Partners and Donors Sponsor a Youth Field Trip About About the Museum Museum Leadership Careers Pressroom Enjoy Year-Round Free Admission Awarding Seven New Medals of Honor Griffin Institute Griffin Institute Learn About the Griffin Institute MEDAL EXHIBITS THE MEDAL OF HONOR AN EVOLVING SYMBOL Discover the stories, symbolism, and legacy behind the nation’s highest award for valor. Location: Main Exhibit Deck Free with Museum Admission HONORING ABOVE AND BEYOND Located throughout the Museum, these exhibits offer a deep dive into the evolving impact of the Medal of Honor—and those who wear it. An Evolving Symbol Explore the physical design and symbology of the Medal of Honor as it's represented through the branches of the US Armed Forces and Recipient artifacts from Marcus Haskell, Daniel Sullivan, and others Giving Courage a Name Uncover the history of the Medal of Honor and how it has changed since it was created in 1861 through Recipients like Bernard Fisher, William Knight, and Douglas MacArthur Triumphant Valor Explore the ongoing efforts to ensure all deserving Recipients are honored and uncover the stories of discrimination and delayed recognition — sometimes spanning decades. The Highest Award Learn the criteria of the Medal of Honor, how it can be presented, and the evidence required for recommendation. Featured Recipient: Vernon Baker Vernon Baker’s bold assault against German defenses in World War II led his unit to victory. A devoted husband, father, and volunteer, his extraordinary valor was finally honored over 50 years later. Featured Recipient: John Chapman John Chapman was the first airman to receive the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War and the first Recipient to have an act of valor and sacrifice fully documented through drone footage. SEE IT FOR YOURSELF | VISIT THE MUSEUM Stand in the presence of our nation’s greatest heroes and experience their stories of valor firsthand. EXPLORE MORE OF THE MUSEUM Discover more captivating exhibits that honor the courage, sacrifice, and lasting legacy of Medal of Honor Recipients. exhibit MOMENTS OF ACTION Step into virtual Medal of Honor landscapes and meet Recipients like Frank Crilley and Russell Dunham, whose extraordinary actions continue to inspire us — in vivid high-definition. Moments of Action Exhibit FROM RAILS TO ROTORS Experience the legend and legacy of the Huey helicopter and meet Dustoff crewmen like James Fleming and Ed Freeman who came to the daring rescue of others. From Rails to Rotors Exhibit