The Museum opened in November of 2001.  All of the displays have been prepared and are maintained by volunteers.  We are grateful to members of the community who have shared with us mementoes of military service dating back into the 1800s.  

The Museum displays more than 30 historical military vehicles from World War I to the present, as well as tableaus, artifacts, and other memorabilia dating back to the Revolutionary War.  Supporting organizations include the 19th Alabama Infantry (www.19thalabama.org), which sponsors exhibits from 18th and 19th Century conflicts, and the 8th Air Force Historical Society, which sponsors a Bomb Group briefing room.  Both of these organizations support 'living history' presentations at the Museum.  

One of the gems of the Museum's collection is the 'Merci' 40 et 8 boxcar, a gift from the people of France to the people of Alabama in 1950.

Among the attractions at the Museum is a reference library.   In addition to published material such as the Seventh Army After Action Report from World War II, the library offers written and oral reminiscences of Alabama veterans.   In this vein, veterans and their families are invited to send written material or audio cassette tapes to the Museum for inclusion in the library,  These submissions need not be formal.  A narrative by the veteran, or an interview by a relative, will provide a lasting legacy of the contribution of Alabama service members to the freedoms that we enjoy as Americans. 

The Museum participates in the President's 'Lessons in Liberty' Program.  If you would like to have a Veteran speak at your school, please contact the Museum.

The Veterans' Memorial Museum welcomes the participation of military and veterans' groups and individuals in making the Museum a valued educational and memorial attraction in North Alabama.  If you would like to volunteer exhibits, sponsorship, time, or funds, please contact us.  We have a particular need for volunteers to sponsor vehicles and wall displays.   Remember, we are an all-volunteer organization.  We have no paid staff, receive no appropriated funds and depend completely on volunteer support.  Any donations of your time, memorabilia, building improvements, or funds go directly toward making the Museum an asset to the City of Huntsville and the State of Alabama.    We are normally open Monday-Saturday 8-4 for development of exhibits.  We have an immediate need for volunteers:

-  To assist in restoration of several armored vehicles and aircraft

-  To do a couple of days of licensed plumbing