The Army is the only military service without a national museum! What exhibits are you hoping to see in the future National Army Museum?

2017-03-24T09:05:26-04:00

Currently, the Army is the only branch of the military without a national museum - seems a bit crazy, right? Good news though...one is finally coming!

The National Army Museum will be located on over 80 acres at Fort Belvoir, VA, less than 30 minutes south of Washington, D.C. The main building will be massive - about 186,000 square feet. Most of the rare and priceless artifacts that will be on display have NEVER been seen by the American people!

Learn more about what's coming, and check out the amazing design!: http://armyhistory.org/museum-design/

Museum Design – The Campaign for the National Museum of the United States Army

The National Army Museum will occupy over 80 acres of the grounds of beautiful Fort Belvoir, Va., less than 30 minutes south of our nation’s capital in Washington, D.C. The main building will be approximately 185,000 square feet and display selections from 15,000 pieces from the Army Art Collection and 30,000 artifacts, documents, and images. The vast majority of these rare and priceless artifacts have never been seen by the American people.

Response by CPT David Gowel made Mar 24 at 2017 9:09 AM

2017-03-24T09:09:49-04:00

In the new Army museum, if there are at least two tanks, I'll be happy.

Response by Roberto Garcia made Mar 24 at 2017 9:36 AM

2017-03-24T09:36:56-04:00

This video definitely got me hyped to go visit the museum next time I'm in D.C.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2twaZ4bD5Vk

National Army Museum Overview

Narrated by Museum spokesperson, Joe Mantegna, this overview of the Museum includes an in-depth look at every part of the Museum, from its location to the in...

Response by SPC John Parmenter made Mar 24 at 2017 10:01 AM

2017-03-24T10:01:46-04:00

It would be good to see a significant display of the half-century Cold War in which the U.S. Army played a significant role.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Mar 24 at 2017 10:03 AM

2017-03-24T10:03:55-04:00

Hopefully they got some input from the WWI Museum here in Kansas City.

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Mar 24 at 2017 10:28 AM

2017-03-24T10:28:53-04:00

To protect displays--and to highlight a distinctive aspect of the modern Army--instead of velvet ropes or Plexiglas, we should ring displays with reflective PT belts to make absolutely certain the artifacts are safe!

Response by CW4 Anthoney Lowry made Mar 24 at 2017 12:03 PM

2017-03-24T12:03:28-04:00

Great idea. Love the picture. In case anyone is wondering, that would be a M551A1 Sheridan tank, from 3rd platoon, Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 73rd Armored Regiment, 82nd Airborne division. With miles gear, during a nice 30 day rotation to JRTC, Ft. Polk, LA. They have only been there a couple days since the crew and tank are still clean and the transportation stickers are still on the tank. Brings back the memories.

Response by LTC Trent Klug made Mar 24 at 2017 12:49 PM

2017-03-24T12:49:52-04:00

I currently work for the Center of Military History at the Museum Support Center in Anniston, Alabama. I think everyone will like what's going to be displayed at NMUSA.

Just a quick plug for the WW1 travelling exhibit that will be touring the US. Don't miss it, there will be some great artifacts and interactive displays.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Mar 24 at 2017 1:12 PM

2017-03-24T13:12:54-04:00

Mixed feelings on the location. It could be at Bragg or Hood to break up the DC monopoly such that the regular folk are always stuck doing the long trip. That said, the unique "one offs" like the Davy Crockett. I really enjoyed the NUWC Keyport Undersea Museum in which they have examples of the evolving technology of torpedoes. About a dozen tanks, artillery pieces, mortars,... whatever. So long as the focus tracks where we came from and how we're here today, it'll be a great story.

Response by SFC Richard Martin made Mar 24 at 2017 1:49 PM

2017-03-24T13:49:12-04:00

As a former ADA radar repairer I would like to see the history of the ADA on display......The guns, missile launchers, MANPADS, etc......Good stuff for sure.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2017 2:01 PM

2017-03-24T14:01:21-04:00

Emmy French I love the design of this museum, and can not wait to visit. When I visit Military museums, I kike to see the weapons and uniforms as they have progressed through the years. I am partial toward the Vietnam War displays, but I do enjoy all of the other periods. Helicopters play a prominent role, so I would like to see plenty of helicopters.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2017 2:17 PM

2017-03-24T14:17:36-04:00

That's going to be difficult to make everyone happy. I've been to the National Infantry Museum, and that was awe inspiring. My Senior DS once told me it was the best museum he'd ever been to, could be that he's Infantry but he's not wrong. So I would take some lessons on how NIB has it set up.

As for the entire Army... I suppose a hall for each Branch/Corps. I would also include the Air Corps with mention of them becoming their owns service as the Air Force. They might be their own branch now but they used to be Army.

Hey we could also designate a hall to power point displays.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2017 3:09 PM

2017-03-24T15:09:54-04:00

There is the National Infantry Museum at Fort Benning Georgia. While yes it is "Infantry," it is an Army museum.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Mar 24 at 2017 6:19 PM

2017-03-24T18:19:58-04:00

Take the Ordnance Center and School's moth balled armor Museum and move it to this facility. They got hosed in the consolidation at Ft Lee. Would like to see an OPFOR exihibit. Would also like to see a recovery exhibit.

Would like to see some diarama of famous Battles up to the present.

Response by LTJG Richard Bruce made Mar 24 at 2017 11:24 PM

2017-03-24T23:24:08-04:00

The USCG does not have a national museum, but one is being developed in New London, CT. Home to one of the first ten cutters of the Revenue Marine in 1791.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Mar 24 at 2017 11:50 PM

2017-03-24T23:50:24-04:00

Emmy French Hopefully... the best from all the branch and functional museums around the country... Must have a Higgins boat, and one of every tank we have fielded... and every vehicle... Of course the evolution of weapons and uniforms is a must... Don't forget the aircraft...

It will be hard to decide...

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made Mar 25 at 2017 1:02 AM

2017-03-25T01:02:08-04:00

History of the Army in general. I always enjoy learning about old camps and posts that are now closed or have a long history of being around for quite some time. The tactical vehicle and aircraft displays, show cases of uniforms, weapons, famous and popular Soldiers stories and achievements, photographs, equipment, etc. Basically just about everything that can show the history of how the Army has evolved into what it is today. Be great if there was also an area that showed prototypes of what vehicles, aircraft or weapons were designed but never put in production.

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Mar 25 at 2017 1:31 AM

2017-03-25T01:31:21-04:00

The West Point Museum located at the USMA certainly has quite a display of US Army History.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Mar 25 at 2017 1:38 AM

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Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Mar 25 at 2017 1:47 AM

2017-03-25T01:47:25-04:00

One picture inside the WWII Museum in Natick, MA This is a private collection and all original items. Half the Museum is the European theater of Operation the other half the pacific Theater of operations. It will take at least two hours or more to go through the museum. Admission is usually by appointment but the collection is extensive. There is web site under WWII Museum, Natick, MA . which I think everyone will find very interesting and shows a lot of the exhibits.

There is one section on wartime London and the air raid sirens sound then the sound of exploding bombs.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Mar 25 at 2017 6:54 AM

2017-03-25T06:54:49-04:00

They could have a mural of the first tank to the the present one, either do in straight line or in an arc.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2017 9:18 AM

2017-03-25T09:18:53-04:00

I don't see a point for a national army museum there are many different museums around the army that show what a particular area covers and I think we could stay with that.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Mar 25 at 2017 4:08 PM

2017-03-25T16:08:30-04:00

I think they should also consider absorbing some of the niche museums at smaller entities. The QM museum air delivery exhibit would be nice to relocate or recreate in a National Museum. The ration exhibit at Natick Labs is absolutely one of a kind. To have that available and maybe on loan to the National Museum would give an important view into how soldiers lived. The exhibits that used to be in the Ordnance museum from small arms to the equipment we used/carried, essential to soldiering.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2017 4:42 PM

2017-03-25T16:42:04-04:00

If they put rare and priceless and outdated equipment in the museum what will the Reserve and ARNG train with?

Actually, as a prior service Soldier, I always enjoy visiting the museums on the bases that I have been to. It's interesting to see stuff I used to work with so long ago.