“This incredible honor is a testament to the work and generosity of so many people whose dedication has created a home for the stories of Medal of Honor Recipients. Thank you to the panelists and the public – especially our supporters in North Texas and nationwide – for recognizing this special place as the Best New Museum in America. Arlington has so much to offer and we are thrilled to add the Best New Museum to that list,” said Charlotte Jones, Chairman of the NMOHMF Board of Directors and Chief Brand Officer and Co-Owner of the Dallas Cowboys. “In our first year, the National Medal of Honor Museum has had a tremendous impact in both preserving the legacies of Recipients and imparting the Medal’s values onto the next generation. Since we cut the ribbon back in March, tens of thousands of visitors have walked through our doors and left inspired by what they’ve seen. In 2026, we look forward to welcoming more people to experience the Best New Museum right here in Texas and providing more engaging programming about the Medal, its Recipients, and how to apply its values in our own lives.”

photo credit: Maria Crane | Fort Worth Report/CatchLight Local/Report for America

The rest of the top ten includes: Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University, National Public Housing Museum, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Museum of Art + Light, Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, The Charles J. Muth Museum of Hinchliffe Stadium, Door County Granary, The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, Museum of BBQ.

Previous winners include The Columbus Museum, the Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum, the Cook Museum of Natural Science, and the National Comedy Center.

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