Washington National Guard Museum, Military museum in Camp Murray, Pierce County, US.
Description
The Washington National Guard Museum at Camp Murray houses military weapons, uniforms, diaries, and artifacts in indoor galleries while displaying tanks and fighter jets outside. The collection spans over a century of the state's military operations and equipment.
History
The Arsenal building was constructed between 1915 and 1916 as a military facility on the Camp Murray grounds. It was converted into a museum in 1992 to document the National Guard's operations and history.
Culture
The museum preserves the military experiences of soldiers from Washington who served across numerous conflicts spanning over a century of warfare.
Practical
The museum requires advance scheduling for visits, so contacting the curator ahead of time is essential to arrange access. Guided tours are available Tuesday through Friday covering both indoor galleries and outdoor equipment displays.
Did you know?
The outdoor collection features an M47 Patton tank, F-101 Voodoo fighter jet, and AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter representing different eras of military technology. These vehicles showcase the evolution of combat equipment from different decades.
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