A Day of Connection, Gratitude, and Community

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Museum open with free admission

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Arlington Symphony performance

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Veterans Day Luncheon (Reserved for Veterans and Active-Duty Military)
Registration required. Click here to reserve your seat.

4:30–5:30 p.m.
Fireside Chat with Martha MacCallum
Ticket sales opening soon

5:30 p.m.
City of Arlington Veterans Day Parade begins.
Get the latest road closures and routes here

City of Arlington Veterans Day Drone Show to follow
Accompanied by a performance by the 1st Cavalry Division Band 

Schedule and access information are subject to change. Check this page before your visit for the latest updates.

Yes. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Ben E. Keith Company, Museum admission is free for everyone during Veterans Day operating hours. Advance registration is not required; simply check in at the front desk when you arrive.

Add-on experiences, like private tours and the Dustoff virtual reality experience, are not included in the free admission. Military discounts are always honored.

Parking is available next to the Museum off AT&T Way. The Museum parking lot will be open, with overflow parking available in Lot N. Guests should follow posted signage and event staff directions when they arrive, as routes may change before and during the parade.

Please use the main entrance when you arrive. If you need an accessibility accommodation or would benefit from a more convenient entry from the parking lot, please call us at 817-274-1861. Our team will be happy to help make arrangements.

Yes. Parade-related road closures are expected to affect the Entertainment District beginning around 2:00 p.m. An exit route from the Museum area through Lot F to Copeland Road is expected to remain available.

Because traffic plans may change, check this page and official City of Arlington guidance before traveling. There will be several officials on site to direct traffic before, during, and after the parade and drone show.

The City of Arlington Veterans Day Parade begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Drone Show over Mark Holtz Lake at 7:00 p.m.

Visit the official Texas Veterans Day Parade website for the latest City and parade-organizer information:

https://arlingtonvetdp.org/

Direct route-map page:

https://arlingtonvetdp.org/route-map/

While the Museum does not manage the parade route, road closures, or surrounding traffic flow, we are one of the best locations to view both events. Come early and stay the day!

The Exhibit Deck will close at 5:00 p.m. The Lincoln Lobby, Museum Store, and café are expected to remain open until the Drone Show begins.

Once the Drone Show starts, the Museum’s exterior doors will close, and guests will not be able to re-enter the building.

Because seating is limited, the luncheon is reserved for registered veterans and active-duty service members only, and we cannot accommodate spouses or other guests.

Thanks to the generous support of presenting sponsor Ben E. Keith, your family and guests are warmly invited to enjoy free Museum admission and the day’s public programming while you attend. The 1861 Café will also be open throughout the day, serving chef-inspired sandwiches, salads, soups, and more.