The building makes a dramatic impression, standing out from its larger and less distinguished stadium neighbors thanks to its defining gesture, a massive metal-clad block (200 feet square) that hovers some 40 feet above ground, intended as a metaphor for the psychological weight borne by Medal of Honor recipients.

The sister of Master Sgt. John Chapman, who died in Afghanistan in March 2002, criticized the new National Medal of Honor Museum in an interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.

The new National Medal of Honor Museum is set to officially open to the public on March 25, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.