Tet and the Battle of Hue | NOW OPEN |
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NEW EXHIBIT - The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is hosting a unique and exciting exhibition, Tet and the Battle of Hue, featuring historic photography of U.S. Marines during the brutal Battle of Hue in 1968. Using images captured by Stars and Stripes photographer John Olson, this exhibit features 3D tactile images alongside audio interviews, detailing the personal accounts of the Marines who were there.
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Save the Date: Liberty Gala 2023 |
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LIBERTY GALA - Mark your calendars for our annual Liberty Gala which will take place on November 4, 2023. More details will follow - but in the meantime, click the button below to view a recap from last year's gala.
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This Week In Military History |
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65th Infantry Regiment - Borinqueneers |
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MONTHLY PROGRAM - In "This Week in Military History," we explore the service of the 65th Infantry Regiment, which was established as a volunteer unit in Puerto Rico in 1898, and awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, by Congressional approval on June 10, 2014.
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Army Nurse Corps | PMML Blog |
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BLOG ARTICLE - The Army Nurse Corps was established during the Spanish-American War as a way to establish medical services in the armed forces. Read more about their history, their founding by Dr. Anita Newcomb McGee, and how they have evolved throughout their existence.
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We Are Accepting Donations! |
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The PMML is seeking donations of artifacts from conflicts and periods currently underrepresented in our collection.
We are asking for authentic military artifacts from the late 1700s to the first half of the 1800s, a period coinciding with the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Black Hawk War, and the Mexican American War. We will accept a variety of pieces including arms, swords, souvenirs, regalia, wartime folk art, and more.
If you are interested in donating, please begin the process by filling out a donor inquiry form and emailing it to collections@pritzkermilitary.org. Please allow us up to 10 business days to review the form and respond with further instructions. Visit our donations page to learn more.
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Sign Up for Our Family Newsletter |
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Do you want exclusive access to the latest Family Programming and Events at the PMML? Sign up for our monthly family newsletters to learn more about learning opportunities the whole family can enjoy! |
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Did you know that as a member, you receive a copy of our bi-annual newsletter, Frontline? Frontline is a great way to hear about future programing, meet new staff members, and more! New editions are sent out in the spring and in the fall, and the Spring 2023 edition hit mailboxes last week. Was your membership active at the beginning of May, but you didn’t receive your copy?
If your membership was active and you did not receive a Spring 2023 Frontline copy, you may need to update your mailing address! Please email membership@pritzkermilitary.org or update your account online with your current address so we can make sure you don’t miss the Fall 2023 edition.
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Our 2023 Summer Reading Sweepstakes has begun! Complete reading a book from the Pritzker Military Museum & Library and fill out an entry form for the chance to win. Check out titles from the library such as Cold War Radio by Mark G. Pomar and Private Moscow by James Patterson, or browse our e-catalogue for more options.
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Check out our upcoming broadcasting schedule |
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Saturday, June 24, 2023 - 9:00 am CDT | WTTW-PRIME PBS Channel 11-2
Saturday, July 15, 2023 - 9:00 am CDT | WTTW-PRIME PBS Channel 11-2
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