Our Mission

The mission of the National Veterans Art Museum is to inspire connection and dialogue of the impact of war and military service through the collection, preservation and exhibition of art by veterans.

The museum will be closed for a Summer Retreat from Tuesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 26 and reopen on Tuesday, July 29 to resume it's regular hours of operation from 10 am to 4 pm, Tuesday - Saturday. We look forward to having everyone back at

NVAM is proud to announce Gregory Rick as the 2026 NVAM Fellow, a prestigious honor awarded annually to a veteran artist whose creative practice exemplifies the power of art to illuminate the complexities of military experience and foster public unde

The National Veterans Art Museum will be open to the public to provide a space for remembrance and reflection through stories shared in the artwork of NVAM’s current exhibitions.

To plan your visit, click the link in bio.

Exclusive screening

Join us after the Chicago Memorial Day parade to give remembrance at Above & Beyond, NVAM’s memorial dog tag installation honoring those killed in Vietnam, on the 3rd Floor at the Harold Washington Library Center and then move to YOUmedia t

Jenn Hassin

Strength in Fragility

Opening Reception | Thursday May 22 | 5:30 pm CST

National Veterans Art Musem (4041 N Milwaukee Ave)

Jenn Hassin (US Air Force) is the 2025 Veteran Artist Fellow. Click below to learn more about NVAM’s Fellowship Program.

NVAM Fellowship

Connect with NVAM

NVAM Community Arts Project – is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for visitors of all ages. Whether through educational tours with veteran speakers, discussion panels or lectures, drop-in arts workshops, curriculum development for educators in the classroom and families at home, volunteer days to give back to the veteran community, and more, we are here to build the bridge between the veteran experience and communities they come from.

Join us for our free upcoming programs or reach out to create new partnerships!

For more information, please contact info@nvam.org.

"The Art takes you into the lived experience. You’ll be surprised, you’ll be moved, you’ll be inspired…it’s a deep experience. It’s an experience of the heart and soul."

— Nancy Ronquillo, NVAM Board Member & Gold Star Mother

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