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Wednesday 10am - 2pm Thursday 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm

U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum

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U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum

Located in Huntsville, Alabama, the museum displays more than 30 historic military vehicles, dozens The Museum opened in November of 2001.
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The Alabama Center of Military History Inc., which operates The Veterans Memorial Museum, is a non-profit, tax exempt (501c3) educational institution for the purpose of historical preservation, public display, and public education. The Museum is dedicated to promoting and disseminating the accomplishments of American military men and women. Our emphasis is on participants of World War I and subseq

uent conflicts, whose survivors and families can use the Museum facilities to reminisce on their own experiences and those of parents, grandparents, and other close relatives. The Museum has been designated by the Alabama House of Representatives as the State of Alabama Veterans Memorial Museum. All of the displays have been prepared and are maintained by volunteers. We are grateful to members of the community who have shared with us mementoes of military service dating back into the 1800s. The Museum displays more than 30 historical military vehicles from World War I to the present, as well as tableaus, artifacts, and other memorabilia dating back to the Revolutionary War. The 8th Air Force Historical Society sponsors a replica of the briefing room for the 385th Bomb Group, a B-17 unit conducting raids of Germany. One of the gems of the Museum's collection is the 'Merci' 40 et 8 boxcar, a gift from the people of France to the people of Alabama in 1949. Among the attractions at the Museum is a reference library. In addition to published material such as the Seventh Army After Action Report from World War II, the library offers written and oral reminiscences of Alabama veterans. In this vein, veterans and their families are invited to send written material or audio cassette tapes to the Museum for inclusion in the library, These submissions need not be formal. A narrative by the veteran, or an interview by a relative, will provide a lasting legacy of the contribution of Alabama service members to the freedoms that we enjoy as Americans. The Museum participates in the President's 'Lessons in Liberty' Program. If you would like to have a Veteran speak at your school, please contact the Museum. The Veterans' Memorial Museum welcomes the participation of military and veterans' groups and individuals in making the Museum a valued educational and memorial attraction in North Alabama. If you would like to volunteer exhibits, sponsorship, time, or funds, please contact us. We have a particular need for volunteers to sponsor vehicles and wall displays. Remember, we are an all-volunteer organization. We have no paid staff, receive no appropriated funds and depend completely on volunteer support. Any donations of your time, memorabilia, building improvements, or funds go directly toward making the Museum an asset to the City of Huntsville and the State of Alabama.

11/11/2024

10/31/2024

10/22/2024

First time outside in a while.

09/23/2024

The museum is closed this week due to the South Star Music Festival in John Hunt Park. Will reopen per normal schedule next week.

08/01/2024

These things take time…

07/03/2024

Happy Independence Day! The museum will be open tomorrow, 4 July as well as Friday and Saturday. Come see us!

06/22/2024

Glad to have supported this fine restoration!

05/28/2024

We hope everyone took time to honor those who sacrificed their lives for our country over the long weekend.

This past Saturday we were presented with a new flag set by Huntsville Knights of Columbus Father Jeremia Trecy General Assembly.

05/24/2024

The museum will be open Monday in observance of Memorial Day. There will be a wreath laying ceremony at the memorial downtown at 1100. The museum will also have a display at Stovehouse. Join us in honoring those Americans who have given their lives while in the service of our country.

05/14/2024

The museum staff wishes to express our condolences to the family and friends of longtime volunteer, Cory Kellar. He will be sorely missed by all of us.

View Cory Alvord Kellar's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

04/26/2024

BIG news in both size and impact... the famous Coulson Aviation - Next Gen Firefighting airplane, Philippine Mars, will soon find its forever home here in Tucson, AZ! We've officially acquired the aerial firefighter converted from a WWII-era flying boat. It won't arrive until later this year, but we are thrilled to announce that one of the two remaining iconic Martin JRM Mars will be preserved at Pima Air & Space Museum!

04/16/2024

We’ve not done a great job of sharing progress, but an attempt to wake up this old war horse is in the near future.

04/09/2024

Coming soon see you there!

01/30/2024

Y’all come see us and the Pygmy too!

Address

2060 Airport Road SW
Huntsville, AL
35801

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 2pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Website

http://www.memorialmuseum.org/

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