The Military Aviation Museum is proud to present The Longest Yarn, a remarkable international art installation making its exclusive U.S. appearance in Virginia Beach. On Display November 8 through December 31, 2025, at the Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach, VA, this traveling exhibition, arriving from Europe for a limited engagement, commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day through a powerful blend of art, history, and community. Created by a collective of artists, veterans, and volunteers, The Longest Yarn stretches 80 meters in length—symbolizing both the 80 years since D-Day and the 80-day Battle of Normandy that led to the liberation of Paris. The intricately knitted and crocheted work serves as a tactile tribute to courage, sacrifice, and the enduring bonds forged in wartime.
First unveiled in Carentan, France, on June 6, 2024, during the official D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations, The Longest Yarn went on to tour across the United Kingdom and Ireland, where it was viewed by more than 250,000 visitors. The exhibit made its U.S. debut at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Wildwood Aviation Museum in New Jersey, where it was displayed from April through Labor Day 2025.
Now, The Longest Yarn continues its American journey at the Military Aviation Museum before returning home to Carentan, France, in 2026. As one of only a handful of American institutions selected to host this extraordinary exhibit, the Military Aviation Museum offers visitors a chance to experience history woven together—literally and figuratively—through the universal language of creativity. Admission to The Longest Yarn is included with regular museum entry and free for Military Aviation Museum members. Don’t miss this deeply moving and visually stunning exhibition—an international tribute to the heroes of D-Day, uniting generations through art, remembrance, and gratitude. For more information about the Military Aviation Museum and its exhibits, visit www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/exhibits.
