Reviews of Arizona Military Museum (Museum)

Chris Brooks

This is a real gem of a museum. You can tell it is made by people whom put their own efforts into it, whether they were skilled or not, and regardless the results, the heart still comes out in each display. You won’t likely get to see the tanks or outside vehicles unless they have a second escort to monitor the he outside, but you can see them from the side road. You do get some up close views of the Huey and lots of weapons and war artifacts. Not very big and runs on donations. Go see it!

Sheila Vonberge

Went to museum today. The website says it is open 1-4 weekends. It was CLOSED!!! The guard at the gar says yes "it will open in Sept. It is closed for the summer. They should update the website". Yes they should. 2 hour round trip.

Sue Santee

We were pleasantly surprised at the quantity and quality of displays they had. We spent almost 2 hours there. Our 12 year old grandson has an interest in military airplanes and was beyond excited to see and learn more about them. Great afternoon activity.

Kristen Brown

Amazing place.

Loud Librarian

Must see if you have military access great place.

xxxthegonzxxx

Great place. The guy I talked to there was very knowledgeable. I have other photos of this place on my Instagram : xjoshuawellsx

Hector Cuellar

It's in small place a bunch of beautiful history I love it.

Wayne Gralian

You ENTER through the main base entrance on McDowell. Show your ID to the guard. Museum is free, but they accept donations. Looks like it was established in the 60s. If you love military gear, the place is a candy store. Captured Japanese artillery piece. Even have a Huey helicopter gunship in the building. They let my boys play in the Jeep with the M60 marked "No climbing" on a piece of paper tucked under the windshield wiper. The volunteer vets are fun to listen to. Very limited hours, Sat & Sun 1pm-4pm. But Chuck said they'd do other times on appointment.

Jim Howey

Great museum that most Arizonans don't know about. Lots of items and history for Arizona and the SW Region

Timothy May

Come check it out !!

Garrett Williams

Great place to see some old history, small and cozy!

Tonya Merchant

Such history and really interesting facts related to Arizona. Small but awesome!

Michael Temmen

Closed for the season. At least we were told that by the guard when we got there. Apparently it opens back up in September

Rebecca Harowitz

Small but with a good representation of Arizona military artifacts

andrew marxman

A great place to learn and see the history of Arizona and the Military.

Melissa cash

Great history. We had a fun time

Shelli Keller

Nice little museum.

Corey Stohlquist

Great place to learn about Arizona's Military history..another great free museum.

Clark Howards

I really enjoyed the exhibit on Frank Luke. WWI heroes are mostly all but forgotten. This was a short but sweet tribute to an American Hero.

RUBEN LICON

Great history

Brenda Barajas

Great place to take family. Lots to learn for kids.

Ruben Barajas

My wife and kids loved it.

Edwin Longwell

This is a great museum. Lots of information about the history of the military in Arizona.

Audrey Jeremy Thompson

Visited in January and though a little difficult to locate, it was interesting enough once we did. FREE (they do accept small donations), not huge, but definitely worth the visit. Getting a close look at the vehicles/helicopter was very cool.

Nicholas Wheeler

Go ARMY!!

ilude 47

This is a great way to spend some time and see Arizona Military Involved History, including rough riders and regiment insignias. Lots of personnel equipment was on display also including many uniforms and descriptive plaques. Good way to learn a little something but also keep your eyes busy looking about. The volunteers work hard and it shows!

Mark Siahaya

Cool small museum with lots of history and artifacts. Definitely worth a visit if you like military history. My 6 year old was very interested in it.

Scott Stewart

For a small museum, they effectively use the space and provide a great oversight of Arizona military history dating back to the westward expansion (and some before, as well). While it is a smaller museum, their collection is solid and can be followed through each military period. Friendly and helpful volunteers can provide assistance, as needed. Probably the last place that has a nice display about the "Great Papago Escape" by German WWII POWs since the city did not care for the camp and escape route in recent years. Facility is an old adobe building that was utilized by German POWs to repair vehicles, so it is, in itself, a historical facility, as well. Completely worth the time and effort!

Luis ENRIQUE Moreno

My hope away from home

Matthew Firkus

This place was really awesome. Located on a military reserve base and OCS for the Army, it adds to the military feel. The tour guide was amazing and took his time explaining in detail each event and showcase as well as answering questions. Covers everything from the Spanish War and beyond to include Civil War, WWI, WWII, Operation Iraqi Freedom, etc. Teaches you about the rough riders, Navajo code talkers, blacks in the army, uniforms worn, the native Americans in the military, and a whole bunch more. Make sure to bring something to drink with you however, as I didn't see any vending machines or water fountains, however I could have just missed them. It is also not temperature controlled so it will be a little warm on the inside. It is handicap and wheelchair friendly.

Victor Burgos

Awesome history of brave man that served this country.

Michael Sander

Drove three hours to see the museum and it’s closed for the summer, nowhere on Google or the website said anything about it being closed.

Jon Whitefield

Was not open

jacob rogers

We had a great time. They have so much cool stuff and can tell you all about it. It's not required to pay but donations help them with bills and keeping the place open. We will be going back

Karen McMillen

Learned a lot of history here about the immediate area and even found an article about my neighborhood and found out there was a book written about my neighborhood during WWll.

jeff

Great museum. Love the helecopter.

Steve Brauss

Excellent collection, including vehicles.

Infoexpert X

Good collection

John Kelly

Awesome showcase of Arizona's military history.

Stephanie Abbott

Great museum. Admission is free, there is a collection box and they appreciate donations. It's small but thorough if you really enjoy military history. We were there for about 2 hours and pretty much saw everything and had time to read most of the information.

Mark Paladino

Make it a must see on your list!

Felli babi

It's a free LITTLE museum but it's awesome. Has a lot of historic facts there and some really interesting pieces. The vet that was volunteering the day we went was absolutely amazing. He told us about his time in the Vietnam war as we were in the Vietnam room and showed us how the helicopter works the kids loved sitting in it while he explained. He was very kind to them and answered all their questions. Nothing like first hand knowledge.

SAMOUL IBRAHIM

Everyone who is interested in military history should visit this anazing place. All the volunteers that run this museum are ex-military.we were lucky to hear a story of one of the helicopter pilots share his experience during the Vietnam war and it was amazing

Kangaroo Jerky

Amazing museum with so much information! It is on a national guard base, you must show your driver's license and tell them you're going to the museum and they'll give you directions. The museum is completely free, however there are some donations and I definitely left a certain amount. It starts with displays of Arizona's history with wars, from the Mexican War (I think) to today. I mostly enjoyed the WW2 section, specifically the Japanese, which features a captured piece of artillery. There is also a Huey inside! I won't spoil it all, but it's so awesome. I definitely recommend this for those who are interested in history!

Don Milligan

The theme of this Museum is "lest we forget" it is a tribute to all who serve this great state and Nation throughout Arizona's history the theme especially honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice. You really got to visit this Museum it's awesome every aspect of it

Sam Hutchins

ALWAYS love a military museum regardless of its size!!

Monique Torres

Great place to learn!

Bob Dalpe

If you are a military historian or interested in military this is a good museum. A little complicated to get to as you have to show ID to the military post guards.

Jan Savoy

Awesome when Marianne Cole was there. She was so friendly and helpful.

Andrew Nik

The museum is on an airbase. The gates near the museum are marked locked and there are signs to use the main gate but nobody tells you where the main gate is. If you come by bus get off at the stop after the Circle K on Bushmaster Blvd. It is not where you think the entrance might be judging from Google Maps. As for the museum it's quite small. If it's a lot of effort to get here don't bother. The place is quite far out of town and only open weekends. The military vehicles were inaccessible when I visited

Antonio Montana

Great museum with very interesting exhibits.

Lily Duarte

Awesome place, a bit hard to find once there but worth it.

Max von Hippel

Super interesting, easily 1-2 hours. Tons of amazing history, weapons, uniforms, etc!

Clarice Cooke

Quaint little place with a lot to see

timothy murray

History

Michael Jeffery

Small, but fantastic museum. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend a visit.

M Roberts

Wow! So much to see. Did u know we had WWI German POW in AZ? Many displays, actual Vietnam War helicopter you can sit in.

Ruben lic

Alot of history and friendly service

Christine Warren

I loved it ❤️

Michael Kariolich

Awesome