There’s always something new to discover at the Arlington Historical Museum! Current temporary exhibits at the Arlington Historical Museum include:
— First on the Scene: Remembering Arlington’s Response to 9/11, commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, and highlighting the extraordinary response of Arlington’s firefighters, emergency personnel, and other first responders in the critical moments and days following the attack on the Pentagon.
— a new group of Changemakers, celebrating the people whose leadership, courage, creativity, and service have helped shape Arlington over the past 250 years
Visitors can ALSO experience the new Dr. Gerald K. Haines Schoolroom Exhibit, an immersive look at the history of education in Arlington Public Schools and the students, teachers, and innovations that have shaped learning across the county. Be sure to check our Events page https://arlhist.org/event/ for upcoming programs, including our popular 15 Minute History talks, exhibit openings, special presentations, and Arlington 250 events. As of our refurbished reopening in May 2025, all exhibits include comprehensive Arlington history from Native Peoples through the 20th Century