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.  

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.  

The Museum has recently acquired a 1960s vintage Link Trainer.  This is a stationary "Nav/Comm Simulator" designed to practice instrument navigation.  The unit appears to be complete, but requires assembly and checkout.  Anyone qualified to maintain or operate this unit is invited to come by and discuss putting it back into operation.

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.

We are asked from time to time about movies relating to World War II.  Although there have been some recent movies relating to the War, the vintage movies below portray true history:

   -  Tora,Tora,Tora - The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

   -  Midway - The turning point of the war in the Pacific

   -  The Longest Day - The D-day landings in Normandy

   -  12 O'clock High - The air war over Germany

We want to thank Dave Troutman for preparing and painting the UH-1 Huey on display by the Museum front gate.  Dave has expressed interest in painting the TF9J Cougar, and would accept some assistance.  Contact the Museum if you would like to help with this project.

  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