Lewis Army Museum, Military museum at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, US.
The Lewis Army Museum occupies 10,000 square feet of exhibition space within the former Red Shield Inn, displaying military uniforms, equipment, and combat vehicles.
The Red Shield Inn building, constructed in 1918 by Pratt & Watson Construction for the Salvation Army, was purchased by the U.S. Army in 1921 for one dollar.
The museum exhibits document the experiences of Northwest soldiers, I Corps, the 9th Infantry Division, Medical Corps, and military families through various artifacts.
Located off Interstate 5 at Exit 119, the museum opens Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with free admission for all visitors.
The Vehicle Park contains 2.5 acres of military equipment, including tanks, jeeps, a Nike-Hercules Missile, and an Honest John rocket on permanent display.
Location: Washington
Inception: 1971
Website: https://lewis-mcchord.army.mil/DPTMS/museum/museum.htm
GPS coordinates: 47.09720,-122.60100
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11
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