The Museum will be closed for our Educational Forum October 24h, 2024. Memorial is open 24/7

We are excited to announce that our museum has re-opened and we look forward to your visit!

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Memorial Overview

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial & Museum honors all those who served our country and state during the Vietnam War, especially the 1,564 New Jersey men and 1 woman who did not return home. It is a powerful and fitting tribute to their sacrifice. The Memorial is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

History

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and the Vietnam Museum & Educational Center are companion projects that complement one another. The Memorial honors the sacrifices made by New Jersey residents who gave their lives while serving in Southeast Asia ...
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The Last Patrol

It all began with an idea about honor and coming home. The Last Patrol, a group of 15 New Jersey Vietnam Veterans and three Nurses who served in Vietnam traveled over 200 miles from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. to the future site of the NJVVMF…
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Architect of the Memorial

Hien Nguyen, a native of Vietnam, is the designer of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial & Museum. He came to the United States as a college student in the last days of the war. He fled his homeland in 1975, days before the city of Saigon fell to the Communist forces from the North…
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Sculptor of the Memorial

Nationally known for his portraits and figures in bronze, Thomas Jay Warren of Trenton was selected from among many artists to create the three bronze statues that stand at the center of the Memorial…
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Items Left at the Memorial

Foundation staff collects the items left at the Memorial. If they are deemed safe and appropriate to enter the permanent collection, they are cataloged and kept at the Museum. If you have questions about ...
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