Due to a private event, the main gallery will be closed on Friday, December 16th. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Military Women's Memorial will be closed to the public until 2pm on coordination with Wreaths Across America Day.
Happy Holidays from the Military Women's Memorial! We will be closed December 23-26 in order to allow our staff time to enjoy time with their families for the holidays. We will return to regular operation hours on December 27, 2022.
Happy New Year from the Military Women's Memorial! We will be closed today.
Due to scheduled repairs, the Military Women's Memorial will be closed from January 2 - January 12, 2023. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Military Women's Memorial will be providing hot beverages for Wreaths Out Day volunteers on our plaza.
The Military Women’s Memorial (MWM) is well positioned to be a leading voice and resource in support of the U.S. Strategy on Women, Peace & Security and its implementation. MWM’s approach is to place the unique perspectives and experiences of servicewomen at the forefront of discussions with practitioners, scholars, and leaders from across public and […]
Jessica Lynch: Her War, Her Story Reflections of an Iraq War POW Two decades ago, just three days after the March 20, 2003-start of the Iraq War and Operation Iraqi Freedom, a convoy element of the 507th Maintenance Company was ambushed by Iraqi military forces. At the end of a fierce firefight, 10 American Soldiers […]
Join us at the Military Women’s Memorial as we celebrate Women’s History Month with a special afternoon of commemoration and pride. The event includes a spectacular Women’s History Month concert by the world-class women musicians of the US Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Chamber Players. The performance will feature instrumental and vocal presentations of music by […]
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Join the Pritzker Military Museum & Library and the Military Women's Memorial on June 6 for a virtual panel discussion celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act. An expert panel moderated by Dr. Allison Finkelstein will explore the history of recruiting women into military service. The virtual event will feature a […]
