We are open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Other hours, for veteran or student groups, are available by appointment. Admission is $5 per adult, $4 for seniors, and $3 for students under 18.
The Museum has recently acquired an
M901A3 Improved TOW Vehicle. This very
complete version of the M113 Personnel
Carrier, as used to launch anti-tank missiles,
is on static display in the Museum.
For hobbyists and techno-nuts, the Museum has for sale a small (150 Hp) gas turbine. The Garrett GTP30-150 is a gas turbine frequently used as an Auxiliary Power Unit. Our unit is in original factory packing with logbooks indicating zero time since factory test. E-mail us if you are interested in purchasing the turbine.
During
a part of World War II, musicians were on
strike, and there were no new phonograph
recordings being made. However, the
musicians agreed to support the troops.
Some 900 78 rpm records were produced between
1942 and 1949 and distributed to the
troops. The Museum is fortunate to have
an example of such a distribution, which is
described here.
We have recently added displays of representative uniforms from all services. Although we have a good selection of basic uniforms, we are short of proper shirts, ties, shoulder boards, and similar accessories. If anyone has any of these small items, we would appreciate a donation.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our corporate and organizational sponsors who have provided cash and in-kind donations to aid us in developing our displays and restoring military artifacts:
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
