Invitation: Grand Opening Weekend for the Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum (Sept 11–13)
- MN Third District
- 7 days ago
- 2 min read
Hi Everyone,
We are excited to share that tickets to the new Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum galleries are now available!
Mark your calendars for Grand Opening Weekend, September 11–13, 2026, as we celebrate the opening of Minnesota’s new home dedicated to honoring our veterans and military history.
Event Details
Dates: September 11–13, 2026
Location: 21702 Haven Road, Little Falls, MN 56345
Outdoor Activities: Free and open to everyone (military vehicles, live music, historic flyovers, food trucks, family activities, and more).
Gallery Access: Advance timed-entry reservations are required to tour the museum galleries.
Can't make it that weekend? Gallery tickets are also available for dates beyond September 11–13 so you can experience the new museum at a more relaxed pace.
We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate this landmark occasion!
Adjutant, 3rd District
INFORMATION BELOW:
Tickets to the new Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum galleries are now available!
Our Grand Opening Weekend is September 11–13, 2026, and we expect a tremendous turnout as we celebrate the opening of Minnesota’s new Military & Veterans Museum.
Advance timed-entry reservations are required to visit the museum galleries during Grand Opening Weekend. If you plan to tour the galleries, we encourage you to reserve your preferred date and time in advance.
Join us for Grand Opening Weekend
The three-day celebration will feature:
Commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of September 11
Official Grand Opening Celebration
Remarks by Gen. Paul M. Nakasone (Ret.)
Historic warbird flyovers
Veteran-led experiences
Military vehicles, concerts, family activities, and more
Outdoor Grand Opening activities are free and open to everyone. A museum ticket is required only for entry into the galleries. Please keep in mind that we expect the museum grounds to be very busy throughout the weekend, so plan accordingly.
Can't make it Grand Opening Weekend?
We’d still love to welcome you! Museum gallery tickets are also available for dates beyond September 11–13. Consider planning your visit for another weekend, when you can experience the new museum galleries at a more relaxed pace.
Whether you join us for the excitement of Grand Opening Weekend or visit us in the weeks ahead, we look forward to welcoming you to the new Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum.
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