Saturday, May 31 from 1-3 pm  |  In-Person Program

Our host will be long-time UP CLOSE presenter Dan Reed from Buffalo, MN. A former tanker, Dan will be giving an in-depth talk on our iconic "Jumbo" Sherman tank.

This free event runs alongside our always-popular book sale, and new this year, we’ll also be offering a surplus sale featuring military equipment and uniforms during each UP CLOSE program this summer.

Planning Your Visit?
While this event is free and open to the public, we invite you to explore the museum’s powerful exhibits while you're here. General admission tickets to the museum can be purchased here.

Join PBS North and the Museum for a special screening event on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Zeitgeist Arts Building, in Duluth, MN. This event will feature an exclusive premiere screening of the PBS North documentary United in Service: Military History from America's Northland, followed by a short discussion with the creators. Doors open at 6:00 PM, screening starts at 6:30 PM. Light refreshments will be provided.  

Join us for a free, virtual program to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Victory in Europe and hear an account of someone who lived it.  Decorated WWII veteran Don Halverson will share his recollections via Zoom this Thursday evening.  Mr Halverson previously honored us at our new museum groundbreaking.  The Harold C Deutsch WWII Roundtable will continue this conversation at their May 13 program in St Paul.  

Join us for a free, virtual program to explore The Year That Made America (1775-76): From Rebellion to Independence with Tom McMillan.  The program kicks off our commitment to explore the American Revolution and celebrate the nation's 250th in 2026.  Tom will speak about his book on the topic published just this week.  

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December 17, 7:00 PM
FREE - Virtual Event 
Settle into the rich storytelling of Alex Kershaw and hear his accounts of specific Minnesotans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

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December 14, 2:00 PM
FREE - In Person Event 

Come join us for the official Minnesota watch party for the Army-Navy Football Game on Saturday, December 14. at the James Ballentine Uptown VFW Post 246. All ages are welcome and admission is free with registration. Kick-off is at 2 p.m.
GO NAVY! BEAT ARMY!
GO ARMY! BEAT NAVY!
Presented By Minnesota's General John W. Vessey Jr. Chapter, AUSA in conjunction with Navy League of the United States, Minnesota Council and The Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum.

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December 7, 1:00 PM
FREE - Virtual Event 

Join us online, via Zoom, to remember those Minnesota service members lost on Dec 7, 1941 and in the months that followed.

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