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Location
Parking
free parking
Accessibility
Located on Missouri National Guard base requiring valid photo ID for entry and security clearance at gate
Visitor tip
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.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Military History Museum
- Admission
- Free (ID required)
- Highlights
- Tanks, planes, Vietnam War helicopter, uniforms, historical artifacts
- Visit Duration
- 1-1.5 hours
What visitors say
If you're visiting Jefferson City and interested in USA military/war history then must visit place. It is free and photo ID required for all visitors. It is small, one floor only with very good display and notes, can give you an idea…
We visited the Museum of Missouri Military History on a Saturday morning in June, right when it opened. There were only about 8 people there, so we had plenty of space to explore and take our time checking out the tanks, planes, and…
Great high quality exhibits! Very interesting. Perfect way to spend a couple of hours. It was super hot the day we visited so having the A/C in the in-door exhibits along on with the bigger out-door ones worked out perfectly. It is…
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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
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