National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center, Georgia, United States
5.0 (2.276 reviews) Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #1 in Columbus Military Museums • History Museums
Great trip for our church Outing
The National Infantry Museum emphasizes the values that define the Infantryman, as well as the nation he protects: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. It preserves and displays one of the greatest collections of military artifacts in the world, but it is a museum of people, not things. As a visitor, you will meet the Infantryman face to face and join him on his journey. You will come to understand why an Infantryman does what he does, why he puts himself in harm’s way in defense of an idea and you will leave transformed, just as the Infantry transforms the man into the Soldier. The 190,000-square-foot museum opened in June 2009 on a 200-acre tract of hardwoods and pines just outside the gates of the Fort Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence.
Address
1775 Legacy Way Off Benning Blvd, just outside Fort Benning, Columbus, GA 31903-3674
Mobile
Website
http://nationalinfantrymuseum.org
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 09, 2024, 5:33
User Ratings
5.0 based on (2.276 reviews)
Reviews
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5Squirreldander 5:00 PM Dec 1, 2021
A Thorough Yet Somber Accounting of US Military History
An incredible compilation of US military history under one roof. Segmented by wars and time periods, each room is complete with authentic dioramas, original artifacts and in later wars, actual video footage within the displays. To realize the enormity of this wonderful museum, a full day will not permit you to take it all in and get watch the iMax theater offerings. I had opportunity to visit the previous Infantry Museum before this was built in a white clapboard building…and thought that was incredible…but there is no comparison to this new museum. With two children that are career military, one senior enlisted and the other an officer, it takes on added significance. But apart from that, it is an education, even a conundrum of the unfortunate necessity of war to maintain peace. Plan for a full day at the very least, and immerse yourself in history.
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5TravelSouthGA 5:00 PM Jun 30, 2022
On the Ground with Our Troops
Outstanding! From the walk through history, called the Last 100 yards (that ironically begins your visit), you will almost feel like you were there with the infantry. The individual exhibits of different periods of our history are also outstanding. When I went in May the restaurant was not yet open (only the snack bar), nor was the theater. But, the interactive simulator portion was open (I did not try it). For those who read the descriptions, allow several hours to see entire museum, particularly if you choose to see the parade grounds and exterior exhibits. Admission is free, although a small donation is appreciated. Note: as others have mentioned, if you have PTSD, be aware that the sounds are pretty realistic and, particularly in the WWI trench area, quite loud (surprisingly so).
