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National Firearms Museum, Firearms museum in Fairfax, United States

The National Firearms Museum displays 2,500 firearms across 15,000 square feet of exhibition space, featuring antique, military, and contemporary weapons from different eras.

The museum originated in Washington DC in 1935 before relocating to its current location in Fairfax, Virginia, in 1998 under National Rifle Association management.

The collection includes firearms from American presidents, including Theodore Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Dwight Eisenhower, and Ronald Reagan, reflecting national leadership through history.

Visitors can explore the museum daily from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM without admission fees, making it accessible for families and researchers interested in firearm history.

The Hollywood Guns exhibit presents actual firearms used in movies and television productions over the past 80 years, connecting cinema history with real weapons.

Location: Virginia

Fee: No

Operator: National Rifle Association of America

Address: 11205 Waples Mill Road 22030 Fairfax

Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 09:30-17:00; décembre 25 closed

Phone: +17032671600

Website: http://nramuseum.com

GPS coordinates: 38.86295,-77.33558

Latest update: November 2, 2025 19:48

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