Museo de la Fuerza Armada de El Salvador

Museo de la Fuerza Armada de El Salvador is a military museum in San Salvador housed in a former barracks building from the 1920s. The facility features fourteen exhibition halls displaying weapons, vehicles, documents, and personal items spanning different historical periods.

The museum was established in 1993 as a conversion of the former First Artillery Regiment headquarters, transforming a military installation into a public space. This change of purpose reflected a shift in how the site functioned within the community.

The museum reflects how the armed forces shaped society and shows the evolution of military equipment and traditions over time. Visitors can observe the uniforms and insignia on display that document changes within the institution.

The museum maintains different opening hours on weekdays and weekends, so visitors should check ahead before planning their visit. The compound spans multiple buildings and levels, so allow extra time to navigate through all the exhibition areas.

The museum preserves a papal vehicle that was used during visits by Pope John Paul II. This vehicle connects religious history with local history in an unexpected way that intrigues many visitors.

Location: San Salvador

Inception: June 16, 1993

GPS coordinates: 13.68150,-89.19288

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45