DMV Residents Save on National Law Enforcement Museum Visits! September 10 through December 31, 2026, receive $3 off all admission categories when you purchase your ticket at the Visitor Services desk and show proof of residency in DC, Maryland, or Virginia. A Special Offer for Our DMV Neighbors As a valued member of our local community, you
Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception | September 25, 2026 The Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception, to be held at the National Law Enforcement Museum, will recognize and award the individuals and agencies who created programs that save officer lives, who went above and beyond their call of duty, and made a significant impact on
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 The National Law Enforcement Museum will offer free entry with a suggested donation* of $15 and a day filled with family-friendly activities, demonstrations, and immersive educational experiences. This is an incredible opportunity to connect with law enforcement, learn about their vital role in society, and have a blast with engaging demonstrations. This event is
Online Exhibit Opens July 1, 2026 In recognition of the anniversary of America’s 250th founding, the National Law Enforcement Museum will open an online exhibit, Preserving Democracy: Law Enforcement in the New Nation, to educate our visitors about the early history of American law enforcement, and how that history reflects the history of America. While law enforcement touches
Celebrate the Nation’s 250th Anniversary! Join the National Law Enforcement Museum as we celebrate the Nation’s 250th Anniversary all summer long starting June 18th until September 5th! The Museum will be open Thursday to Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM all summer (closed on Independence Day) so guests can take advantage of these offerings: Discounted
Livestream 8:00pm Eastern Monday March 23, 2026YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn Join the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund for a livestream of a special program, featuring the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE) during Women’s History Month. This special event welcomes everyone for a deep dive into the NAWLEE’s history and how it
Livestream 8:00pm Eastern Monday Feb. 23, 2026YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn Join the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund for a livestream of a special program honoring the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) during Black History Month. This special event celebrates the achievements of black Americans who have shaped the profession and commemorates
Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM This program will be offered both in person and virtually. The National Law Enforcement Museum invites the public to a special roundtable discussion and book signing examining one of the most challenging days in Washington, D.C.’s public-safety history. On January 13, 1982, a devastating plane crash
January 20, 2026 | 8 PM EST Livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook Please join the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund for a virtual forum about police chaplains and how they strengthen officer wellness, resilience, and community trust while giving agencies a practical roadmap to launch or elevate chaplaincy programs. Policing involves constant exposure to
Free Admission for All: LE Appreciation Day Please join the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and Whelen Engineering to celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2026 by enjoying free entry to the National Law Enforcement Museum. Visitors will get to experience: K-9 officer demonstration at 2:00pm. Nearly 1,000 artifacts, spanning 300 years of American law enforcement
