Armed Forces Museum

The Armed Forces Museum is dedicated to the preservation of military history from all branches of service for all eras.

The Museum has an extensive and varied collection of historic military memorabilia [uniforms, personal gear and items, weapons, and literature]. Tracked and wheeled vehicles, and armor. Including tanks, a DUKW, armored personnel carriers, armored cars, a Command car, a Weasel, two fire trucks, Three Field Ambulances, several jeeps, and Prototypes.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Donations Appreciated
Hours
May through October: 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. / dailyWinter hours: 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. / weekendsor by Appointment
Address
#1 Cut Street
Phone
618-462-5237
Email
[email protected]
Website
firearsn.empowering.com/armedforcesmuseum.htm
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