Idaho Military History Museum, Military museum at Gowen Field, Boise, United States.
The Idaho Military History Museum sits at Gowen Field and displays aircraft, tanks, and vehicles from different periods of service. Inside are uniforms, photographs, and documents that record the history of the armed forces.
The museum was founded in 1995 to preserve military artifacts connected to Idaho's role in various wars. This collection documents how the state and its residents participated in 20th-century conflicts.
The museum honors the contributions of Idaho service members through personal items and mementos that tell their stories. Displays here show how people from this state participated in different conflicts.
The grounds are open during daytime hours on weekdays, though Saturday has shorter hours. The outdoor area with vehicles can be visited in good weather, but you should check for weather-related closures.
The outdoor grounds display a Soviet MiG-21 fighter jet next to American aircraft and heavy tanks. This placement of Cold War adversaries side by side reminds visitors of the global tensions of that era.
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