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The National Guard Bureau History Office collects, preserves, and documents National Guard Bureau history and presents National Guard history in order to inform decision makers and staff and support NGB operations; provides functional support and training to the non-Federalized National Guard.


National Guard Museums

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StateMuseum NameAddressHoursPhone NumberOpen to the PublicOpen to ResearchersPublic ProgramsWebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeFlickr
ArizonaArizona Military Museum5636 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 850081300-1600 Sat-Sun(602) 267-2676Yes  https://dema.az.gov/army-national-guard/papago-park/arizona-military-museum     
ArkansasArkansas National Guard Museum6th St & Missouri Ave, Camp Robinson, North Little Rock, AR 721990800-1500 Mon-Fri(501) 212-5215YesYes https://arngmuseum.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ArkansasNationalGuardMuseum/    
CaliforniaCamp Roberts Historical Museum113 New Mexico Ave, Camp Roberts, CA 934510900-1600 Thurs & Sat. Large tour groups are welcome on other days by prior arrangement.(805) 238-8288YesYes https://camprobertshistoricalmuseum.comhttps://www.facebook.com/CampRobertsMuseum/    
District of ColumbiaBG West A. Hamilton Museum2001 E Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003  Yes  https://dc.ng.mil/About-Us/Heritage/DC-National-Guard-Museum/     
FloridaCamp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park5629 SR 16 West, Building 3040, Strake, FL 320911200-1600 Mon-Sun Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas(904) 682-3196Yes  https://campblandingmuseum.org     
FloridaSaint Francis Barracks Museum82 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32085By appointment only(904) 823-0696Yes, by appointment only        
IdahoIdaho Military History Museum4692 W Harvard St., Boise, ID 837051200-1600 Tues-Sat Special appointments can be arranged. Closed New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day(202) 272-4841Yes  https://museum.mil.idaho.govhttps://www.facebook.com/IdahoMilitaryHistoryMuseum    
IllinoisIllinois State Military Museum1301 N MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, IL 627021300-1630 Tues-Sat(217) 761-3910Yes   https://www.facebook.com/Illinois.State.Military.Museum/    
IndianaCamp Atterbury MuseumWelcome Center, Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN 46124-50000900-1600 Mon-Fri 1000-1400 Sat(812) 526-1386Yes  https://www.atterburymuscatatuck.in.ng.mil/About/Museums/https://www.facebook.com/CampAtterburyMuseum/    
IowaIowa Gold Star Military Museum6107 NW 78th Ave, Johnston, IA 501310830-1600 Mon-Fri 1000-1400 Sat Closed Sunday and on select holidays(515) 252-4531Yes  https://www.goldstarmuseum.iowa.govhttps://www.facebook.com/IowaGSMM/    
KansasMuseum of the Kansas National Guard125 S.E Airport Drive, Topeka, KS 666191000-1600 Mon-Sat(785) 862-1020Yes  https://www.kansasguardmuseum.orghttps://www.facebook.com/KNGMuseum/  https://www.youtube.com/user/ksngmuseum 
KentuckyKentucky Military History Museum125 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 406011000-1700 Tue-Sat(502) 564-1792YesBy appointment only https://history.ky.gov/visit/kentucky-military-history-museum/     
LouisianaAnsel M. Stroud Jr. Military History and Weapons Museum aka Jackson Barracks Military MuseumJackson Barracks, 6400 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 701171000 - 1600 Mon-Sat(504) 278-8664YesYesOur official artifact-based education program is under development, however, we welcome public / K-12 school groups for tours anytime.https://geauxguardmuseums.comhttps://www.facebook.com/geauxguardmuseums/   https://www.flickr.com/photos/135494236@N06
LouisianaLouisiana Maneuvers and Military Museum aka "The Louisiana National Guard Museums"Camp Beauregard, 623 G Street, Pineville, LA 713600900 - 1700 Tues-Fri(318) 641-5733YesYesOur official artifact-based education program is under development, however, we welcome public / K-12 school groups for tours anytime.https://geauxguardmuseums.comhttps://www.facebook.com/geauxguardmuseums/    
MaineMaine Armed Forces MuseumBuilding 5, Camp Keyes, 194 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 043331000-1400 Sun or by appointment only(207) 626-4468YesYes https://www.mainemilmuseum.org     
MarylandMaryland Museum of Military History219 W 29th Division Street, Baltimore, MD 212010900-1600 Mon-Fri Open on weekends for large tours. Please call ahead to ensure staff are available.(410) 576-1496Yes   https://www.facebook.com/marylandmilitaryhistory/    
MichiganFort Custer Museum2501 26th Street, Augusta MI, 49012By appointment only(517) 481-7480By appointment only  https://fortcustermuseum.org     
MississippiMississippi Armed Forces MuseumBuilding 850, Forrest Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 394070900-1600 Tues-Fri(601) 558-2757Yes  https://armedforcesmuseum.ushttps://www.facebook.com/mafmuseum/https://twitter.com/MAFMuseumhttps://www.instagram.com/mafmuseum/  
MissouriMuseum of Missouri Military History2405 Logistics Rd., Jefferson City, MS 651010800-1700 Tues-Fri 1000-1700 Sat Closed Sun and Mon Visitors will need a current government issued identification. Closed on all Federal holidays.(573) 638-9603Yes  http://www.moguard.com/public-affairs/museum-of-missouri-military-history/https://www.facebook.com/MOMilitaryHistory/    
MontanaMontana Military MuseumFort Harrison, MT 596360900-1600 Thur Tours by request on other days. Visitors will need a current government issued identification.(406) 458-9847Yes        
NebraskaNebraska National Guard Museum201 N 8th St., Seward, NE 684340800-1600 Mon-Fri(402) 309-8763Yes        
New JerseyNational Guard Militia Museum of New JerseyBuilding 2 Sea Girt Avenue, NJ 087501000-1500 7 Days a week(732) 974-5966YesYesThe National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey is the home of the Center for U.S. War Veterans' Oral Histories. We also host dozens of school, veteran, and other community groups in both facilities. These include yearly visits by the NJNG Youth Camp and the Triannual Boy Scout Camporee. We provide tours and meeting space for all sorts of community groups who want to learn more about the military history of New Jersey.https://njmilitiamuseum.orghttps://www.facebook.com/ngmmnj/https://twitter.com/NJMilitiaMuseumhttps://www.instagram.com/ngmmnj  
New JerseyNational Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey Annex151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 086480900-1500 Tues, Fri, Sat Closed on state holidays. Visitors will need a current government issued identification.(609) 530-6802YesYes https://njmilitiamuseum.orghttps://www.facebook.com/ngmmnj/https://twitter.com/NJMilitiaMuseumhttps://www.instagram.com/ngmmnj/  
New MexicoNew Mexico Military Museum1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 875051000-1600 Tues-Sat(505) 238-5086Yes  https://www.newmexicomilitarymuseum.comhttps://www.facebook.com/nmngmuseum/    
New YorkNew York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center61 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866Sept-Jun 1000-1600 Tues-Sat Closed Sunday, Monday, and all New York State holidays. Please see Research Center website for hours and summer opening hours.(518) 581-5100Yes  https://museum.dmna.ny.govhttps://www.facebook.com/newyorkstatemilitarymuseum/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnLkbEOR0MZg1p2S5fNLfKQ 
North CarolinaNorth Carolina National Guard Museum2109 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607  Yes   https://www.facebook.com/NCNGMuseum    
Oklahoma45th Infantry Division Museum2145 NE 36th St, Oklahoma City, OK 731110900-1615 Tues-Fri 1000-1615 Sat 1300-1615 Sun. The park is open until 1700 Tues-Sun Closed on Federal Holidays with the exception of Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, and July 4th(405) 424-5313YesBy appointment only https://www.45thdivisionmuseum.comhttps://www.facebook.com/45th-Infantry-Division-Museum-439039145531/    
OregonOregon Military Museum15300 SE Minuteman Way, Clackamas, OR 970150800-1630 Mon-Fri(503) 683-5359Closed for renovationsBy appointment only http://oregonmilitarymuseum.org     
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania National Guard Military MuseumBuilding T-8-57, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA 170031000-1630 Mon & Fri Tues, Wed, and Thurs are by appointment only or for groups greater than 10 people.(717) 861-2402Yes  http://pngmilitarymuseum.orghttps://www.facebook.com/PNGMilitaryMuseum/    
Puerto RicoPuerto Rico National Guard MuseumAvenida de la Constitucion, San Juan Antiguo, PR 00901 (787) 289-1400Currently closed        
South CarolinaSouth Carolina Military Museum1 National Guard Road, Columbia, SC 292011000-1600 Mon-Sat See website for further information on closures.(803) 299-4440Yes  https://www.scmilitarymuseum.nethttps://www.facebook.com/scmilitarymuseum/    
South DakotaSouth Dakota National Guard Museum301 East Dakota, Pierre, SD 575010900-1600 Mon-Fri(605) 773-2475Yes  https://sdnationalguardmuseum.sd.govhttps://www.facebook.com/southdakotanationalguardmuseum    
TexasTexas Military Forces Museum2200 West 35th St., Bldg. 6, Austin, TX 787031000-1600 Tues-Sun(512) 782-5659YesBy appointment onlySchool Tour Programhttp://www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.comhttps://www.facebook.com/texasmilitaryforcesmuseum/https://twitter.com/TMFMuseumhttps://www.instagram.com/tmfmuseum  
UtahFort Douglas Military Museum32 Potter Street, Salt Lake City, UT 841131200-1700 Tues-Sat(801) 581-1251Yes  https://www.fortdouglas.orghttps://www.facebook.com/FortDouglasMilitaryMuseumhttps://twitter.com/FortDouglashttps://www.instagram.com/fortdouglasmilitarymuseum  
VermontVermont National Guard Museum789 Vermont National Guard Rd., Colchester, VT 054461000-1500 Mon-Fri Open other times by appointment Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.(802) 338-3360Yes  https://vt.public.ng.mil/Museum/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064516847172    
VirginiaMuseum of the Virginia National Guard Curation Department8000 Emancipation Highway, Historic Warehouse 15, Richmond, Va. 23297By Appointment Tues-Friday 1000-1600(434) 480-0010 Yes – The Museum of the Virginia National Guard Collections Research Center is open for appointments. It is located on Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia. Certain materials can also be made available upon request in Richmond at the Curation Department, which is located on Defense Supply Center Richmond. Contact Mrs. Sarah Burgos, Museum Curator, for appointments: sarah.a.burgos.civ@army.mil.Permanent Exhibition on View - Kilroy Was Here: From the Greatest Generation to Modern Day Heroes– To schedule a museum visit or a research appointment, contact the Museum Curator, Mrs. Sarah Burgos, at sarah.a.burgos.civ@army.mil or 434-480-0010. For a specific research inquiry, contact the Command Historian, Mr. Alexander Barnes, at alexander.f.barnes.nfg@army.mil. https://mvang.org     
VirginiaMuseum of the Virginia National Guard Main Exhibition Center8000 Emancipation Highway, Joint Forces Headquarters, Richmond, Va. 23297By Appointment Tues-Friday 1000-1600(434) 480-0010 Yes – The Museum of the Virginia National Guard Collections Research Center is open for appointments. It is located on Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia. Certain materials can also be made available upon request in Richmond at the Curation Department, which is located on Defense Supply Center Richmond. Contact Mrs. Sarah Burgos, Museum Curator, for appointments: sarah.a.burgos.civ@army.mil.Permanent Exhibition on View - Raise the Flags: The World Must Know Their Stories – To schedule a museum visit or a research appointment, contact the Museum Curator, Mrs. Sarah Burgos, at sarah.a.burgos.civ@army.mil or 434-480-0010. For a specific research inquiry, contact the Command Historian, Mr. Alexander Barnes, at alexander.f.barnes.nfg@army.mil. https://mvang.org     
VirginiaMuseum of the Virginia National Guard Collections Research CenterBuilding 1340, East 18th Street, Fort Pickett, Blackstone, Va. 23824By Appointment Tues-Friday 1000-1600(434) 480-0010 YesThe Museum of the Virginia National Guard Collections Research Center is open for appointments. It is located on Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia. Certain materials can also be made available upon request in Richmond at the Curation Department, which is located on Defense Supply Center Richmond. Contact Mrs. Sarah Burgos, Museum Curator, for appointments: sarah.a.burgos.civ@army.mil.https://mvang.org     
WashingtonWashington National Guard Museum2 Infantry Drive (The Arsenal), Camp Murray, WA 98430-50020900-1500 Mon-Fri Tours on Wed only or by appointment(253) 512-7834YesBy appointment only https://www.waguardmuseum.orghttps://www.facebook/wngshs    
WisconsinWisconsin National Guard Museum101 Independence Drive, Volk Field, Camp Douglas, WI 546180900-1600 Wed-Sat 1000-1400 Sun(608) 427-1280YesYesTraveling exhibits available for K-12 and special events https://www.facebook.com/WNGMUSEUM/    
WyomingWyoming National Guard Museum624 East Pershing Blvd, Cheyenne, WY 820090900-1600 Wed-Sat Advance notification needed for groups.(307) 432-0057Yes  https://www.wyomilitary.wyo.gov/veterans/museums/guard-museum/     
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