By Brett Forrest, KOAA In a reversal, the Army will no longer close museums across the country, including the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) Museum at Fort Carson. The U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH) announced it will pause all changes to the Army Museum Enterprise “including previously disclosed museum closures.” The Center of Military History said the change was due to new guidance in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA, which funds the Department of Defense, stipulated the establishment of an Army museum system along with Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps museums. The legislation also directs the secretary of the Army to present any future plans to close a museum to Congress with details about where artifacts will be stored or alternatively displayed along with whether any private-public partnerships can be established. In June 2025, CMH announced it would close 29 Army museums out of 41 around the U.S.…