National Military Museum

National Museum of the United States Navy (Museum Support Center)

A U.S. Navy historical medical publication records the Navy Museum acquisition of Navy dentist Weedon Edward Osborne’s Tiffany Cross Medal of Honor. This is a dated historical collection-custody claim, not evidence that the award remains on public view or even at the same location during the 2026 museum transition.

MOH-MUS-000111Evidence reviewed 2026-10-10Limited hours or appointment

Historic 2011 inside-gallery photograph at the National Museum of the United States Navy, Washington Navy Yard.Photo: U.S. Navy / MC2 Gina K. Morrissette; public domain · Public domain (U.S. federal government work) ↗ · Source ↗

Historical context

About this institution

Established in the historic Washington Navy Yard, the National Museum of the United States Navy preserves material evidence of naval operations, shipboard experience, and the lives of American sailors. As the service plans a new national museum, the former public gallery operation has been reorganized as a Museum Support Center. Historical exhibits, educational programming, collections work, and private scheduled tours remain part of its mission.

Why it matters to Medal of Honor research

The naval museum record permits a precise Medal of Honor custody trail in the Navy’s own publications. Future research should track whether Osborne’s original Tiffany Cross is held in storage or transferred during the support-center transition.

Collection guide

What to look for

The following highlights summarize the strongest verified reasons to include this institution in the archive. They are a planning guide, not a promise that every object is on view at all times.

Washington Navy Yard history and archival naval collections

Navy Medicine account of Weedon Osborne’s Tiffany Cross medal

Appointment-only educational events and private guided tours

Verified connections

Medal of Honor relationships

1 total1 original medal

Original Medal of Honor

Weedon Edward Osborne

An official 2003 Navy Medicine history reports that the Navy Museum acquired Weedon E. Osborne’s original Tiffany Cross Medal of Honor. The record is historical and does not assert that the object remains in the 2026 visitor gallery.

Record: Weedon Osborne Tiffany Cross — dated 2003 custody record

Verified 2026-10-10 · Historical

Evidence sources and scope

Navy Medicine July-August 2003 — Weedon Osborne Tiffany Cross medal acquired by Navy museum ↗Navy Medicine (U.S. Navy)

Original award in an official 2003 custody account. Current collection location/display is unverified.

Collection focus

Historical specialties

United States Navy material cultureHistoric vessels and service artifactsHistoric Medal of Honor collection custody

Service connections

U.S. Navy

Visitor planning

Request permission for a scheduled tour or Navy educational event in advance. The Navy Yard is secured and the old permanent walk-in galleries are not normally accessible; confirm exhibition content directly with staff.

Building 76, Washington Navy Yard
Washington, District of Columbia, 20374
United States

Open location in OpenStreetMap ↗Official website ↗Current visitor information ↗Collection or exhibit information ↗

Building 76 operates only for arranged tours, education and events; do not turn up for an ordinary walk-in museum visit.
Washington Navy Yard security checks, advance visitor approval, and valid identification are required.
The 2003 Osborne award acquisition is historical evidence, not confirmation of a current exhibition.

Admission prices, opening schedules, installation rules, and object availability are left to the institution because they can change.

Access status

Limited hours or appointment

Map point: 38.873333, -76.995278 · Verified Primary Building Photo Location

Institution sources

Naval History and Heritage Command — Museum Support Center access and private-tour rules ↗Naval History and Heritage Command · Priority 1
Naval History and Heritage Command — National Museum of the United States Navy support center ↗Naval History and Heritage Command · Priority 1
Navy Medicine July-August 2003 — Weedon Osborne Tiffany Cross medal acquired by Navy museum ↗Navy Medicine (U.S. Navy) · Priority 1

Archive standard

“Original Medal of Honor” relationships require direct source evidence. A location record is not described as a current public display unless the institution confirms display status.