Children's Museums
Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum
📍 529 Forrestal Rd, Rio Grande, NJ 08242🌐 forgottenwarriorsvietnammuseum.com
🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum
Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum is a children's museum in Rio Grande, NJ. The museum is staffed and operated entirely by volunteers, most of whom are former Armed Service Members, creating an authentic veteran-led educational experience. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 36 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Vietnam War Veterans Museum
- Location
- Cape May Airport, Rio Grande, NJ
- Mission
- Honor and preserve the legacy of Vietnam veterans
- Hours
- Tues-Sun 11am-3pm, appointment-based other times
- Highlights
- Vietnam Wall of Honor, veteran artifacts and memorabilia, volunteer-led veteran speaker sessions
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum is staffed and operated entirely by volunteers, most of whom are former Armed Service Members, creating an authentic veteran-led educational experience
- Vietnam veterans receive a special welcome home pin upon visit, providing a unique recognition program for visitors who served in the Vietnam War
- The museum offers free admission with an optional donation system, making it one of the few Vietnam War memorials that is completely free to access
- Volunteer-led speaker sessions are recorded and shared on YouTube, extending the museum's educational impact beyond physical visitors
- The museum actively accepts Vietnam War artifacts and memorabilia for preservation with veteran documentation, functioning as a community archive for local veteran legacies
💬 What Visitors Say
- Admission is completely free with donations welcomed—this is a hidden gem worth visiting, especially if you're already in Cape May exploring nearby attractions like Cape May Brewing Co or the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum across the road.
- Vietnam veterans receive a special welcome home pin upon visit—if you're a Vietnam veteran, plan to visit in person to receive this meaningful recognition and connect with veteran volunteers who can share personal experiences.
- The museum is staffed by volunteer veterans who are knowledgeable and available to answer questions and share firsthand experiences—plan time to engage with volunteers for a richer, more personal educational experience beyond reading displays.
- Groups can arrange private tours by calling ahead—if visiting with an organized group, school class, or organization, contact the museum in advance to book a dedicated tour experience.
- The visual displays, videos, and audio exhibits are emotionally moving and cover the full veteran experience—allow 1-2 hours to fully absorb the exhibits, especially if you plan to engage with volunteers and explore the Wall of Honor.
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