Celebrate America’s 250th at the National Museum of Military Vehicles

7:30 a.m. — The Canteen Opens

The Canteen, NMMV’s on-site dining option, will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Grab a tasty meal or a delicious scoop of ice cream!

9 a.m. — The Exhibits Open The Museum exhibits will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Guests will have the chance to climb inside a tank and enjoy all activities with Museum admission!

10 a.m. — Vehicle Rides

Vehicle rides will be available to Museum guests from 10 to 11 a.m. on a circular route around the Museum grounds. Guests must have a Museum wristband to ride.

11 a.m. — Tank and Weapon Demonstrations

The NMMV team will provide tank and machine-gun firing demonstrations and a vehicle-crush demonstration in the outdoor demonstration area from 11 a.m. to noon.

Noon — Lunch Break

Special activities will pause from noon to 1:30 p.m. Have lunch in The Canteen or enjoy a buffet lunch available for purchase in the USS Wyoming Room.

1:30 p.m. — Speakers and Presentations

Listen to Dan Starks, founder of the National Museum of Military Vehicles, and Steven Friess, founder of Jackson Hole Classical Academy, each speak on “America’s 250th.” Watch a video overview of the Korean War, followed by Shayne Jarosz’s lecture, “The Battle of the Chosin Reservoir,” and a question-and-answer session.

2:45 p.m. — Vehicle Rides

Vehicle rides for Museum guests will resume from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m. — Tank and Weapons Demonstration

A second tank-and-weapons demonstration will be presented, and another car will be crushed!

5 p.m. — Appetizers, Drinks and Dinner

Join us for appetizers, drinks and a special ticketed dinner in the USS Wyoming and Cowboy Guard rooms.