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Woodville, TX497 bidrag
mar. 2023 • Familie
This small museum is very well laid out. There are quite a few military vehicles and, per the employees, they are in working order. It only took us 1.5 hours to walk through and we enjoyed everything. There are lots of war posters on the walls and all are original and in great shape. The gift shop is fantastic. There were lots of unusual gift ideas and I wound up buying more than I probably should’ve. If you are near College Station, this is a place to visit.
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raj0302
Swansboro, NC960 bidrag
des. 2022
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1. Bottom Line Up Front/frame of reference for my remarks. This was my third or fourth visit; it improves a little each time. I am a retired Marine Corps Infantry Officer, history buff and a tour guide aboard a Museum Ship; as such, I have high expectations of military museums; I have visited over 30 in the United States. This museum contains beautifully-restored items (jeeps, trucks, artillery pieces and tanks); and all are in operable condition! The museum is well-curated with very well preserved artifacts and plenty of very informative placards.
2. Details of my visit
2.a. Date & Time. Wednesday 28 December 2022.
2.b. Other patrons. I was the only visitor during this time.
2.c. Length of visit. I was at the museum for 1 ½ hours.
3. Location. I plugged the museum's address in to my iPhone and it took me directly there.
4. Access
4.b. Passenger vehicles. The parking lot can be accessed by any type of passenger vehicle.
4.c. Buses and RVs. I consider the parking lot to accessible, even if the parking lot is packed. I recommend looking at the site on Bing or Google Maps to confirm.
5. Parking. No charge; the parking lot is not paved; there are quite a few parking spaces.
6. Admission. Check the museum's website for up-to-date admission prices.
7. Hours of operation. Check the museum’s website for current information; it is closed on Tuesdays.
8. Handicap access. The museum is handicap-accessible; however, I do not recall seeing any chairs or benches. The museum is on two levels; the first floor is flat and level and the second floor can be accessed via elevator.
9. Child friendliness. I would consider that the museum is child-friendly, but there are no inter-active displays/exhibits.
10. Permissions/prohibitions
10.a. Weapons. I did not see any placards prohibiting firearms.
10.b. Photography. Photography is permitted.
10.c. Pets and service animals. I did not see any placards but I would imagine that legitimate service animals are permitted and pets are not; call to confirm.
10.d. Food and drinks. I did not see any prohibitive signs but I would imagine that food and drinks are not permitted but bottled water should be permitted.
11. Type/nature of visit. Visitors may conduct un-guided tours; I do not know if guided tours are available; consider calling the museum or checking their website.
12. Layout of museum. The museum is approximately 20,000 square feet. The first floor consists primarily of jeeps, trucks, tanks, etc; the second floor contains quite a few display cases with uniforms and equipment (primarily from WWI, WWII, and Vietnam. There are too many exhibits to list them individually. Below are some highlights.
13. World War I.
13.a. 1917 French Renault MT-17 Tank. As with the other WW I pieces, consider how many man-hours it took to restore these vehicles.
13.b. 1916 Nash Quad transport truck.
13.c. 1897 French 75mm artillery piece.
13.d. Horse Cavalry soldier. With period-correct uniform, equipment and weapons.
14. World War II
14.a. Willys MB Jeep.
14.b. Ford Amphibious Jeep. Very rare item; I have only seen two others on display.
14.c. M-8 Greyhound Armored Car. Wheeled, with 37mm main gun.
14.d. M-18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer. Tracked, 76mm main gun.
14.e. M-5 Stuart Tank.
14.f. M-4A3 Sherman Tank. Actually, there are two Sherman tanks present.
14.g. 24 Chaffee Light Tank. 75mm main gun.
15. Vietnam War
15.a. M274 Mechanical Mule. M 274A2 Mechanical Mule. This is a rare/unique piece of equipment; I have only seen four others in a restored status. ½ ton 4wd vehicle that resembles a child’s toy wagon on steroids. It was used to transport ammunition, lay field communication wire and to serve as a platform for recoilless rifles.
15.b. M-50 Ontos. This is another very rare/unique piece of equipment; I have only seen one other on display. It is very small lightly-armored vehicle (like a small tank) that mounts six 106mm recoilless rifles.
15.c. M-113 Armored Personnel Carrier. This is a new addition since my last visit. It is in the center of the display hall and the rear hatch is open, permitting visitors to see inside. Like everything else in this museum, it has been beautifully-restored inside and out.
16. Uniforms (these are all on the second floor). There are several display cases (approximately 20) containing several collections to include, but not limited to:
16.a. World War I.
16.b. World War II Army Infantry.
16.c. World War II Army Aviation.
16.d. World War II Marines.
16.e. World War II female uniforms.
17. Amenities
17.a. Restrooms. Restrooms are available.
17.b. Water fountains. Water fountains are available.
17.c. Climate control. The museum is heated/air conditioned.
17.d. Food & beverages. Not available.
17.e. Gift shop. The museum has a small gift shop that has items oriented toward children and adults.
18. Other museums of this type I can personally recommend. Listed from north to south and then westward.
18.a. National Museum of the U.S. Air Force – Dayton, Ohio. Huge (800,000 sq ft) museum that chronicles flight from the Wright Brothers to present day. It is professionally-curated on the highest level and is worth a deliberate trip. Dedicate at least six hours to visit this museum (perhaps across two days).
18.b. National Museum of the U.S. Army - Fort Belvoir, Virginia (south of Washington, D.C.) Very large museum (185,000 sq ft) that is professionally-curated at the highest level and with a large staff of very knowledgeable, highly-trained docents. It is worth a deliberate trip and can be combined with a visit to the nearby National Museum of the U.S. Marine Corps. Dedicate at 4-5 hours to visit this museum.
18.c. National Museum of the Marine Corps – Triangle, Virginia (south of Washington, D.C. near Marine Corps Base Quantico. This is a very large professionally-curated museum (100,000 sq ft) that chronicles the history of the Marine Corps from inception to present day. There is a very impressive entry hall - aircraft suspended from the four-story great hall and two full-size dioramas: World War II scene incorporating “am trac” disembarking Marines on a hostile beach; and a Vietnam War scene incorporating a helicopter disembarking Marines into a muddy rice paddy. Dedicate at least 6 hours to visit this museum (perhaps across two days).
18.d. Virginia War Museum – Newport News, Virginia. Very nice, professionally-curated small museum (25,000 sq ft). Of note, they have a nice selection of propaganda/recruiting posters. A visit to this museum can be combined with a visit to the nearby Army Transportation Museum. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this museum.
18.e. Army Transportation Museum – Newport News, Virginia (aboard U.S. Army base Fort Eustis). Very nice, medium-size museum (70,000 sq ft) containing a large number of jeeps, trucks, trains and aircraft. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this museum.
18.f. Battleship Wisconsin – Norfolk, Virginia. Iowa class World War II battleship that was upgraded and re-commissioned during the 1980s. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this ship.
18.g. Military Aviation Museum – Virginia Beach, Virginia. Beautiful medium-size museum (45,000 sq ft) in which all aircraft are in flying condition. Additionally, visitors can take accompanied tours of two additional hangars (25,000 sq ft) and the restoration hangar (16,000 sq ft). Docents are well-trained and very knowledgeable. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this museum.
18.h. American Armored Foundation Tank Museum. Danville, Virginia. This is a huge (over 250,000 square feet) museum containing: small arms, uniforms, Jeeps, trucks, armored vehicles, artillery pieces and tanks. Of note, they have a Russian T-34 tank. Be advised, it is neither heated nor air-conditioned. Dedicate 3 ½ hours to visit this museum.
18.i. Battleship North Carolina – Wilmington, North Carolina. Very well-restored and well-maintained North Carolina Class World War II battleship. Visitors can enter the 16” gun turrets, go up to the bridge and down to the lower projectile/powder handling flats. Dedicate 3 ½ hours to visit this ship.
18.j. Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum - Charleston, South Carolina. World War II Essex Class Aircraft Carrier Yorktown; Sumner class Destroyer Laffey; quite a few 1970s & 1980s aircraft on the flight deck and some beautifully-restored World War II aircraft in the hangar deck. There is also a Vietnam War firebase. Dedicate 4 hours to see these attractions.
18.k. Museum of Aviation. Warner Robins, Georgia (near Robbins Air Force Base). Very large museum (over 175,000 sq ft). They have a great deal of aircraft both inside and outside. Dedicate at least 4 hours to visit this museum.
18.l. National Museum of the U.S. Army Infantry. Fort Benning, Georgia. Large (190,000 sq ft), beautiful and professionally-curated at the highest level. Dedicate at least 4 hours to visit this museum.
18.m. Valiant Air Command Museum. Titusville, Florida (near Cape Canaveral). This is a very nice, medium-size museum (60,000 sq ft); additionally, they have a 30,000 sq ft restoration hangar that is open to the public.
18.n. National Museum of Naval Aviation. Pensacola, FL. Very large museum (200,000 sq ft) with a large number beautifully-restored aircraft (all indoors). Be advised that this museum is currently accessible only to active duty military, military retirees and DOD civilian employees.
18.o. U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum. Huntsville, Alabama. This is a small museum (15,000 sq ft) that is not professionally-curated but has a great deal of well-organized collections of weapons, uniforms and equipment. The greatest attribute of this museum is that they have a comprehensive collection of all Jeep models developed prior to, during and after World War II. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this museum.
18.p. USS Alabama - Mobile, Alabama. South Dakota class World War II battleship. In addition to the ship, they have quite a few aircraft outside but, more importantly, they have quite a few beautifully-restored aircraft in an indoor pavilion (40,000 sq ft). Also present at this site is the USS Drum (Gato class World War II submarine). Dedicate 4 hours to visit this attraction.
18.q. National Museum of World War II. New Orleans, Louisiana. This is a very large museum (not sure of square feet but over six acres). Not enough can be said about this beautiful museum. Recommended lodging is Canal Street Inn (B&B) and you can take the street car to the museum and avoid downtown parking. Dedicate at least 6 hours to visit this museum (perhaps across 2 days).
18.r. USS Kidd – Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Fletcher class World War II destroyer with a very nice museum highlighting Louisiana veterans.
18.s. Texas Military Forces Museum - Austin, Texas. Extremely nice small (20,000 sq ft) museum. It is aboard the Camp Mabry National Guard installation but it is accessible to civilians. It has quite a few jeeps, trucks and tanks indoors and quite a few tanks, armored personnel carriers and artillery pieces outdoors.
18.t. National Museum of the Pacific War. Fredericksburg, Texas. Six acres overall; 33,000 sq ft of indoor exhibits. As with all “National” museums, it is professionally-curated at the highest level. This is a very unique museum in that there are a great deal of informative placards that depict why the war in the Pacific occurred: U.S. interest in China, U.S. interest in Japan; Japan’s interest in China and Korea. Depending on your level of knowledge/interest, dedicate 4-8 hours to visit this museum (possibly across 2 days).
19. Conclusion. This museum is definitely worth visiting if you are in the area and is worth a special day-trip even if you are not in the area. There are plenty of options for a good lunch nearby.
1. Bottom Line Up Front/frame of reference for my remarks. This was my third or fourth visit; it improves a little each time. I am a retired Marine Corps Infantry Officer, history buff and a tour guide aboard a Museum Ship; as such, I have high expectations of military museums; I have visited over 30 in the United States. This museum contains beautifully-restored items (jeeps, trucks, artillery pieces and tanks); and all are in operable condition! The museum is well-curated with very well preserved artifacts and plenty of very informative placards.
2. Details of my visit
2.a. Date & Time. Wednesday 28 December 2022.
2.b. Other patrons. I was the only visitor during this time.
2.c. Length of visit. I was at the museum for 1 ½ hours.
3. Location. I plugged the museum's address in to my iPhone and it took me directly there.
4. Access
4.b. Passenger vehicles. The parking lot can be accessed by any type of passenger vehicle.
4.c. Buses and RVs. I consider the parking lot to accessible, even if the parking lot is packed. I recommend looking at the site on Bing or Google Maps to confirm.
5. Parking. No charge; the parking lot is not paved; there are quite a few parking spaces.
6. Admission. Check the museum's website for up-to-date admission prices.
7. Hours of operation. Check the museum’s website for current information; it is closed on Tuesdays.
8. Handicap access. The museum is handicap-accessible; however, I do not recall seeing any chairs or benches. The museum is on two levels; the first floor is flat and level and the second floor can be accessed via elevator.
9. Child friendliness. I would consider that the museum is child-friendly, but there are no inter-active displays/exhibits.
10. Permissions/prohibitions
10.a. Weapons. I did not see any placards prohibiting firearms.
10.b. Photography. Photography is permitted.
10.c. Pets and service animals. I did not see any placards but I would imagine that legitimate service animals are permitted and pets are not; call to confirm.
10.d. Food and drinks. I did not see any prohibitive signs but I would imagine that food and drinks are not permitted but bottled water should be permitted.
11. Type/nature of visit. Visitors may conduct un-guided tours; I do not know if guided tours are available; consider calling the museum or checking their website.
12. Layout of museum. The museum is approximately 20,000 square feet. The first floor consists primarily of jeeps, trucks, tanks, etc; the second floor contains quite a few display cases with uniforms and equipment (primarily from WWI, WWII, and Vietnam. There are too many exhibits to list them individually. Below are some highlights.
13. World War I.
13.a. 1917 French Renault MT-17 Tank. As with the other WW I pieces, consider how many man-hours it took to restore these vehicles.
13.b. 1916 Nash Quad transport truck.
13.c. 1897 French 75mm artillery piece.
13.d. Horse Cavalry soldier. With period-correct uniform, equipment and weapons.
14. World War II
14.a. Willys MB Jeep.
14.b. Ford Amphibious Jeep. Very rare item; I have only seen two others on display.
14.c. M-8 Greyhound Armored Car. Wheeled, with 37mm main gun.
14.d. M-18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer. Tracked, 76mm main gun.
14.e. M-5 Stuart Tank.
14.f. M-4A3 Sherman Tank. Actually, there are two Sherman tanks present.
14.g. 24 Chaffee Light Tank. 75mm main gun.
15. Vietnam War
15.a. M274 Mechanical Mule. M 274A2 Mechanical Mule. This is a rare/unique piece of equipment; I have only seen four others in a restored status. ½ ton 4wd vehicle that resembles a child’s toy wagon on steroids. It was used to transport ammunition, lay field communication wire and to serve as a platform for recoilless rifles.
15.b. M-50 Ontos. This is another very rare/unique piece of equipment; I have only seen one other on display. It is very small lightly-armored vehicle (like a small tank) that mounts six 106mm recoilless rifles.
15.c. M-113 Armored Personnel Carrier. This is a new addition since my last visit. It is in the center of the display hall and the rear hatch is open, permitting visitors to see inside. Like everything else in this museum, it has been beautifully-restored inside and out.
16. Uniforms (these are all on the second floor). There are several display cases (approximately 20) containing several collections to include, but not limited to:
16.a. World War I.
16.b. World War II Army Infantry.
16.c. World War II Army Aviation.
16.d. World War II Marines.
16.e. World War II female uniforms.
17. Amenities
17.a. Restrooms. Restrooms are available.
17.b. Water fountains. Water fountains are available.
17.c. Climate control. The museum is heated/air conditioned.
17.d. Food & beverages. Not available.
17.e. Gift shop. The museum has a small gift shop that has items oriented toward children and adults.
18. Other museums of this type I can personally recommend. Listed from north to south and then westward.
18.a. National Museum of the U.S. Air Force – Dayton, Ohio. Huge (800,000 sq ft) museum that chronicles flight from the Wright Brothers to present day. It is professionally-curated on the highest level and is worth a deliberate trip. Dedicate at least six hours to visit this museum (perhaps across two days).
18.b. National Museum of the U.S. Army - Fort Belvoir, Virginia (south of Washington, D.C.) Very large museum (185,000 sq ft) that is professionally-curated at the highest level and with a large staff of very knowledgeable, highly-trained docents. It is worth a deliberate trip and can be combined with a visit to the nearby National Museum of the U.S. Marine Corps. Dedicate at 4-5 hours to visit this museum.
18.c. National Museum of the Marine Corps – Triangle, Virginia (south of Washington, D.C. near Marine Corps Base Quantico. This is a very large professionally-curated museum (100,000 sq ft) that chronicles the history of the Marine Corps from inception to present day. There is a very impressive entry hall - aircraft suspended from the four-story great hall and two full-size dioramas: World War II scene incorporating “am trac” disembarking Marines on a hostile beach; and a Vietnam War scene incorporating a helicopter disembarking Marines into a muddy rice paddy. Dedicate at least 6 hours to visit this museum (perhaps across two days).
18.d. Virginia War Museum – Newport News, Virginia. Very nice, professionally-curated small museum (25,000 sq ft). Of note, they have a nice selection of propaganda/recruiting posters. A visit to this museum can be combined with a visit to the nearby Army Transportation Museum. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this museum.
18.e. Army Transportation Museum – Newport News, Virginia (aboard U.S. Army base Fort Eustis). Very nice, medium-size museum (70,000 sq ft) containing a large number of jeeps, trucks, trains and aircraft. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this museum.
18.f. Battleship Wisconsin – Norfolk, Virginia. Iowa class World War II battleship that was upgraded and re-commissioned during the 1980s. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this ship.
18.g. Military Aviation Museum – Virginia Beach, Virginia. Beautiful medium-size museum (45,000 sq ft) in which all aircraft are in flying condition. Additionally, visitors can take accompanied tours of two additional hangars (25,000 sq ft) and the restoration hangar (16,000 sq ft). Docents are well-trained and very knowledgeable. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this museum.
18.h. American Armored Foundation Tank Museum. Danville, Virginia. This is a huge (over 250,000 square feet) museum containing: small arms, uniforms, Jeeps, trucks, armored vehicles, artillery pieces and tanks. Of note, they have a Russian T-34 tank. Be advised, it is neither heated nor air-conditioned. Dedicate 3 ½ hours to visit this museum.
18.i. Battleship North Carolina – Wilmington, North Carolina. Very well-restored and well-maintained North Carolina Class World War II battleship. Visitors can enter the 16” gun turrets, go up to the bridge and down to the lower projectile/powder handling flats. Dedicate 3 ½ hours to visit this ship.
18.j. Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum - Charleston, South Carolina. World War II Essex Class Aircraft Carrier Yorktown; Sumner class Destroyer Laffey; quite a few 1970s & 1980s aircraft on the flight deck and some beautifully-restored World War II aircraft in the hangar deck. There is also a Vietnam War firebase. Dedicate 4 hours to see these attractions.
18.k. Museum of Aviation. Warner Robins, Georgia (near Robbins Air Force Base). Very large museum (over 175,000 sq ft). They have a great deal of aircraft both inside and outside. Dedicate at least 4 hours to visit this museum.
18.l. National Museum of the U.S. Army Infantry. Fort Benning, Georgia. Large (190,000 sq ft), beautiful and professionally-curated at the highest level. Dedicate at least 4 hours to visit this museum.
18.m. Valiant Air Command Museum. Titusville, Florida (near Cape Canaveral). This is a very nice, medium-size museum (60,000 sq ft); additionally, they have a 30,000 sq ft restoration hangar that is open to the public.
18.n. National Museum of Naval Aviation. Pensacola, FL. Very large museum (200,000 sq ft) with a large number beautifully-restored aircraft (all indoors). Be advised that this museum is currently accessible only to active duty military, military retirees and DOD civilian employees.
18.o. U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum. Huntsville, Alabama. This is a small museum (15,000 sq ft) that is not professionally-curated but has a great deal of well-organized collections of weapons, uniforms and equipment. The greatest attribute of this museum is that they have a comprehensive collection of all Jeep models developed prior to, during and after World War II. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this museum.
18.p. USS Alabama - Mobile, Alabama. South Dakota class World War II battleship. In addition to the ship, they have quite a few aircraft outside but, more importantly, they have quite a few beautifully-restored aircraft in an indoor pavilion (40,000 sq ft). Also present at this site is the USS Drum (Gato class World War II submarine). Dedicate 4 hours to visit this attraction.
18.q. National Museum of World War II. New Orleans, Louisiana. This is a very large museum (not sure of square feet but over six acres). Not enough can be said about this beautiful museum. Recommended lodging is Canal Street Inn (B&B) and you can take the street car to the museum and avoid downtown parking. Dedicate at least 6 hours to visit this museum (perhaps across 2 days).
18.r. USS Kidd – Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Fletcher class World War II destroyer with a very nice museum highlighting Louisiana veterans.
18.s. Texas Military Forces Museum - Austin, Texas. Extremely nice small (20,000 sq ft) museum. It is aboard the Camp Mabry National Guard installation but it is accessible to civilians. It has quite a few jeeps, trucks and tanks indoors and quite a few tanks, armored personnel carriers and artillery pieces outdoors.
18.t. National Museum of the Pacific War. Fredericksburg, Texas. Six acres overall; 33,000 sq ft of indoor exhibits. As with all “National” museums, it is professionally-curated at the highest level. This is a very unique museum in that there are a great deal of informative placards that depict why the war in the Pacific occurred: U.S. interest in China, U.S. interest in Japan; Japan’s interest in China and Korea. Depending on your level of knowledge/interest, dedicate 4-8 hours to visit this museum (possibly across 2 days).
19. Conclusion. This museum is definitely worth visiting if you are in the area and is worth a special day-trip even if you are not in the area. There are plenty of options for a good lunch nearby.
Skrevet 28. desember 2022
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bobbymfinn
Franklin, TN22 bidrag
sep. 2022 • Par
Was in town for App State game and decided to pay a visit. I was impressed with how well preserved and displayed the memorabilia was here. It also had a outstanding volunteer staff. This place is full of rare military vehicles, weaponry, equipment and machinery. It also has the only operational FT-17 in the US, come here.This is the best place to view WW2 tanks that I’ve ever been to!!
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galonthego60
Cuero, TX166 bidrag
aug. 2022
This museum was so informative...the people who were working were extremely nice. They have information on WW1 thru the Vietnam war. It is a must for a history buff!
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Brad S
1 bidrag
feb. 2022
Make sure to call ahead, they have scheduled hours but when we arrived they were closed for the day. 3 hours to drive there.
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Anushree Bhattarai Poudel
College Station, TX98 bidrag
jan. 2021 • Par
If you are a history lover you will enjoy this place as it contains the original tanks and uniforms from WWI and WWII that have been restored and very well preserved.
The building looks more like a small storage place but once you enter inside it looks quite big.
The building looks more like a small storage place but once you enter inside it looks quite big.
Skrevet 7. mars 2021
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raj0302
Swansboro, NC960 bidrag
jan. 2021
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1. Bottom Line Up Front/frame of reference for my remarks. I am a retired Marine Corps Infantry Officer and have high expectations of military museums (I have visited over 30 in the United States). This museum is very well-curated and has beautifully-restored vehicles (all vehicles are operable); you can tell that the staff is very passionate about their work. It is definitely worth visiting if you are in the area and is worth a day trip even if you are not in the area.
2. Details of my visit
2.a. Date & Time. Friday 18 December 2020 (morning).
2.b. Other patrons. During my visit, there were no other visitors.
2.c. Length of visit. I was at the museum for 45 minutes; I have visited the museum previously so I did not spend as much time as I did on my initial visit. I estimate it would take 1 1/2 hours for a person visiting for the first time.
3. Location. Check the museum’s website for current information.
4. Access
4.a. Passenger vehicles. The parking lot can be accessed by any type of passenger vehicle.
4.b. RV and tractor-trailers. I consider the parking lot to be easily accessible by over-size vehicles unless the parking lot is at maximum capacity. I recommend looking at the museum on Bing or Google Maps to confirm accessibility
5. Parking. Un-paved / no charge / approximately 75 spaces.
6. Admission. Check the museum’s website for current information.
7. Hours of operation. Check the museum’s website for current information. Be advised, the museum is not open 7 days/week.
8. Permissions/prohibitions
8.a. Weapons. I did not see any signs prohibiting concealed/open-carry weapons but I recommend calling the museum to confirm.
8.b. Photography. Permitted.
8.c. Pets and service animals. There was no sign indicating otherwise but I would assume that pets are not permitted and service animals are permitted.
9. Type/nature of visit. Visitors may conduct un-guided tours; I do not know if guided tours are available.
10. Layout of museum.
10.a. First Floor. Contains the majority of the exhibits (primarily crew-served weapons, vehicles and tanks).
10.b. Second floor. The second floor is a walkway (open to the first floor) lined with display cases (only minimally stocked at this time) that contain uniforms and memorabilia.
11. Exhibits. Not all-inclusive.
11.a. Recruiting and home-front propaganda posters. Items such as this are often overlooked but the World War II posters indicate the importance of civilians on the home-front to sacrifice in order to support the war effort.
11.b. World War I cavalry exhibit. Horse-mounted soldier with period-correct uniform, weapons and equipment. This is a very nice, detailed exhibit.
11.c. Nash Quad transport truck. This is the oldest piece in the museum – built in 1916. It also has two companion pieces: French 75mm gun and caisson. World War I era (1916-1928).
11.d. Renault FT-17 tank. This is a very small tank that mounts a 75mm main gun. World War I era (1917-1918).
11.e. Willys ¼ ton MB Jeep. World War II era (1941-1945).
11.f. Ford GPA Seep (amphibious Jeep). This vehicle looks like a miniature DUKW. World War II era (1942-1943).
11.g. Dodge Command Car. World War II era (1942-1944).
11.f. M-3 Gun, Motor Carriage. Half-track with a 75mm anti-tank gun. World War II era (1941-1943).
11.g. M-8 Motor Carriage. M-5 Stuart tank chassis with a 75mm Howitzer. World War II era (1942-1944).
11.h. M-18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer. Mounts a 75mm gun. World War II era (1943-1944).
11.i. M-24 Chaffee light Tank. Mounts a 37mm main gun. World War II era (1944-1945).
11.j. M4-A1 Sherman medium tank. 75mm main gun. World War II era (1942-1943).
11.k. M4-A3 Sherman medium tank. 75mm main gun. World War II era (1942-1943).
11.l. M-274 Truck, Platform, Utility (AKA Mechanical Mule). This is a very unique, small vehicle (more or less a child’s wagon on steroids). This is only the third one I have ever seen in a museum. It is a ½ ton, 4-wheel drive vehicle that was used to: transport light loads, string field communication wire and mount crew-served weapons. It was introduced in the 1950s and used throughout the Vietnam War and into the 1980s.
11.m. M50-A1 Ontos anti-tank vehicle. This is one of my favorite tactical vehicles and is the only one I have ever seen in a museum. It is a small, fully-tracked vehicle, powered by a V-8 engine and mounts six 106mm recoilless rifles. Like all other museum pieces here, it has been beautifully-restored. It was used throughout the 1960s.
11.n. Mark II Patrol Boat, Riverine. With .30 and .50 cal machineguns. Vietnam War era.
11.o. AH-1F Cobra attack helicopter. Vietnam War era.
12. Handicap Access. I consider the museum to be handicap-accessible. There is an elevator to access the second floor.
13. Child friendliness. I consider the museum to be child-friendly
14. Amenities.
14.a. Restrooms. Restrooms are available and very clean.
14.b. Water fountains. Water fountains are available.
14.c. Food & beverages. Food and beverages are not available.
14.d. Gift shop. The gift shop
1. Bottom Line Up Front/frame of reference for my remarks. I am a retired Marine Corps Infantry Officer and have high expectations of military museums (I have visited over 30 in the United States). This museum is very well-curated and has beautifully-restored vehicles (all vehicles are operable); you can tell that the staff is very passionate about their work. It is definitely worth visiting if you are in the area and is worth a day trip even if you are not in the area.
2. Details of my visit
2.a. Date & Time. Friday 18 December 2020 (morning).
2.b. Other patrons. During my visit, there were no other visitors.
2.c. Length of visit. I was at the museum for 45 minutes; I have visited the museum previously so I did not spend as much time as I did on my initial visit. I estimate it would take 1 1/2 hours for a person visiting for the first time.
3. Location. Check the museum’s website for current information.
4. Access
4.a. Passenger vehicles. The parking lot can be accessed by any type of passenger vehicle.
4.b. RV and tractor-trailers. I consider the parking lot to be easily accessible by over-size vehicles unless the parking lot is at maximum capacity. I recommend looking at the museum on Bing or Google Maps to confirm accessibility
5. Parking. Un-paved / no charge / approximately 75 spaces.
6. Admission. Check the museum’s website for current information.
7. Hours of operation. Check the museum’s website for current information. Be advised, the museum is not open 7 days/week.
8. Permissions/prohibitions
8.a. Weapons. I did not see any signs prohibiting concealed/open-carry weapons but I recommend calling the museum to confirm.
8.b. Photography. Permitted.
8.c. Pets and service animals. There was no sign indicating otherwise but I would assume that pets are not permitted and service animals are permitted.
9. Type/nature of visit. Visitors may conduct un-guided tours; I do not know if guided tours are available.
10. Layout of museum.
10.a. First Floor. Contains the majority of the exhibits (primarily crew-served weapons, vehicles and tanks).
10.b. Second floor. The second floor is a walkway (open to the first floor) lined with display cases (only minimally stocked at this time) that contain uniforms and memorabilia.
11. Exhibits. Not all-inclusive.
11.a. Recruiting and home-front propaganda posters. Items such as this are often overlooked but the World War II posters indicate the importance of civilians on the home-front to sacrifice in order to support the war effort.
11.b. World War I cavalry exhibit. Horse-mounted soldier with period-correct uniform, weapons and equipment. This is a very nice, detailed exhibit.
11.c. Nash Quad transport truck. This is the oldest piece in the museum – built in 1916. It also has two companion pieces: French 75mm gun and caisson. World War I era (1916-1928).
11.d. Renault FT-17 tank. This is a very small tank that mounts a 75mm main gun. World War I era (1917-1918).
11.e. Willys ¼ ton MB Jeep. World War II era (1941-1945).
11.f. Ford GPA Seep (amphibious Jeep). This vehicle looks like a miniature DUKW. World War II era (1942-1943).
11.g. Dodge Command Car. World War II era (1942-1944).
11.f. M-3 Gun, Motor Carriage. Half-track with a 75mm anti-tank gun. World War II era (1941-1943).
11.g. M-8 Motor Carriage. M-5 Stuart tank chassis with a 75mm Howitzer. World War II era (1942-1944).
11.h. M-18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer. Mounts a 75mm gun. World War II era (1943-1944).
11.i. M-24 Chaffee light Tank. Mounts a 37mm main gun. World War II era (1944-1945).
11.j. M4-A1 Sherman medium tank. 75mm main gun. World War II era (1942-1943).
11.k. M4-A3 Sherman medium tank. 75mm main gun. World War II era (1942-1943).
11.l. M-274 Truck, Platform, Utility (AKA Mechanical Mule). This is a very unique, small vehicle (more or less a child’s wagon on steroids). This is only the third one I have ever seen in a museum. It is a ½ ton, 4-wheel drive vehicle that was used to: transport light loads, string field communication wire and mount crew-served weapons. It was introduced in the 1950s and used throughout the Vietnam War and into the 1980s.
11.m. M50-A1 Ontos anti-tank vehicle. This is one of my favorite tactical vehicles and is the only one I have ever seen in a museum. It is a small, fully-tracked vehicle, powered by a V-8 engine and mounts six 106mm recoilless rifles. Like all other museum pieces here, it has been beautifully-restored. It was used throughout the 1960s.
11.n. Mark II Patrol Boat, Riverine. With .30 and .50 cal machineguns. Vietnam War era.
11.o. AH-1F Cobra attack helicopter. Vietnam War era.
12. Handicap Access. I consider the museum to be handicap-accessible. There is an elevator to access the second floor.
13. Child friendliness. I consider the museum to be child-friendly
14. Amenities.
14.a. Restrooms. Restrooms are available and very clean.
14.b. Water fountains. Water fountains are available.
14.c. Food & beverages. Food and beverages are not available.
14.d. Gift shop. The gift shop
Skrevet 6. januar 2021
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Nostalgiyeah
Bothell, WA1 891 bidrag
feb. 2020
The museum holds a good collection of military tanks and vehicles that served in combat missions for the US Armed Forces and often have been a part of defense systems of other countries as well. There were a handful of tanks and combat vehicles like jeeps (and even a Humvee) on display. Each of the machinery was accompanied by a description which described the circumstances which led to the conception and development of the respective model. The bulk of the displays were the tanks - they included models like M24 Chaffee and M5A1 Stuart (Light Tanks); and M4A1 and M4A3 Sherman tanks (Medium Tank). Other than those, the Ford GPA Seep (Amphibious Light Truck), 4x4 Willys MB Jeep, a Humvee Light Utility Vehicle and an M3 Motor Gun Carriage Halftrack where among the displays that really caught my eye. It was insightful to read about the development of some of these military hardware and the role the American involvement in ware had in fast-tracking their development. For instance, one of the military patrol boats River Mark II which was on display, was developed for the warfare in Vietnam which had a uniquely vast network of shallow inland waterways.
The other focus on the museum was on the uniforms of combat and non-combat troops, especially around the World Wars time-frame. The strong emphasis given to uniforms of women in the armed forces is commendable. There was also a sizable collection of wartime posters which was arranged throughout the museum and they do shed light into the sacrifices of people at the warring frontline and back home during times of conflict. A special exhibit at the front features the dog tags of every single Texan Vietnam war veteran, it is an inspiring tribute to every resident of the state who served in the military!
The other focus on the museum was on the uniforms of combat and non-combat troops, especially around the World Wars time-frame. The strong emphasis given to uniforms of women in the armed forces is commendable. There was also a sizable collection of wartime posters which was arranged throughout the museum and they do shed light into the sacrifices of people at the warring frontline and back home during times of conflict. A special exhibit at the front features the dog tags of every single Texan Vietnam war veteran, it is an inspiring tribute to every resident of the state who served in the military!
Skrevet 16. februar 2020
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Wlscottjr
College Station, TX22 bidrag
feb. 2020 • Alene
My father was a World War II veteran and on the front wave invasion of Tinan and Tarawa islands. He was home on leave when they drop the bombs on Japan. Also had an uncle who decommissioned all of the Navy ships at the Navy base in Orange Texas. I have tons of silver plate items that I need to donate to the museum of the American GI
Skrevet 11. februar 2020
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Soars37
Washington DC, DC349 bidrag
des. 2019
We visit whenever we're in town. It's closed early in the week, but open the second half. They are adding exhibits at a steady pace. They have a very nice collection of military combat vehicles, a WW-1 era ambulance, and quite a few uniforms.One unusual item: a WW-1 Renault tank!! Really cool! Worth a stop, particularly if you're interested in WW-2 or military stuff.
Skrevet 25. desember 2019
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KAV16
Ho Chi Minh-byen, Vietnam
What age range would appreciate this museum the most? Is it advisable for children under 10? Would they be bored?
Emily M
Bryan, TX22 bidrag
Hello!
Our museum is appropriate for children of all ages who have an interest in history and military vehicles! We have many guests under 10 visit the museum who have a blast getting to see tanks, trucks, cannons, and more upclose. We do ask that the children not climb any equipment for their own safety, though.
We are also in the process of offering more programs just for kids: we already offer birthday parties at the museum, and we wilm introduce a summer camp appropriate for rising first through 6th grade students.
I hope this answers your question, and we look forward to seeing you!
Emily M
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