Children's Museums
Museum of Missouri Military History
📍 2405 Logistics Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65101🌐 www.facebook.com/MOMilitaryHistory
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Museum of Missouri Military History
Museum of Missouri Military History is a children's museum in Jefferson City, MO. Featured a Vietnam War helicopter with visible bullet hole patches, providing a rare authentic artifact showing combat damage from active service. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 270 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Military History Museum
- Admission
- Free (ID required)
- Best For
- All ages, military history enthusiasts
- Highlights
- Tanks, planes, Vietnam War helicopter, uniforms, historical artifacts
- Visit Duration
- 1-1.5 hours
💡 Did You Know?
- Featured a Vietnam War helicopter with visible bullet hole patches, providing a rare authentic artifact showing combat damage from active service
- Museum offers walk-through access to actual military tanks and carrier plane interiors, allowing visitors interactive hands-on exploration of full-sized military vehicles
- Completely free admission museum covering major U.S. military conflicts including WWI, WWII, and Vietnam War with comprehensive uniform and weapons collections
- Located on Missouri National Guard base requiring valid photo ID and security clearance for all visitors, making it a unique access-controlled military heritage site
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit on cooler days (below 90°F) to access the carrier plane interior, which becomes unsafe and unbearably hot in high temperatures. Plan your visit accordingly if this is a must-see for you.
- Arrive early on weekday mornings or right when the museum opens to enjoy the exhibits with minimal crowds and have plenty of space to explore at your own pace.
- Bring a valid photo ID for all visitors as required for security clearance at the Missouri National Guard base gate. Plan for 1-1.5 hours to fully explore the museum's indoor and outdoor exhibits.
- Take advantage of free admission and free parking, then bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the shaded picnic tables on the grounds for a full, budget-friendly experience.
- Don't miss the interactive experiences: walk through the tanks and explore the Vietnam War helicopter with visible bullet hole patches. These hands-on exhibits are highlights that bring history to life.
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