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Members of Oregon National Guard on patrol after Hurricane Katrina                            Courtesy U.S Air Force                                                    

DC National guardsmen cooking , 1915                            Courtesy Library ofCongress                                                    

Sgt. Fred Mangold, 113th Observation Squadron, Indiana, 1935                            Courtesy 120th Public Affairs Department                                                    

Maintenance crew of the 119th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, New Jersey National Guard, 1955                            Courtesy NGB-PA                                                    

Lieutenant General Herbert R. Temple Jr. (Ret) Chief of the National Guard Bureau from 1986 to 1990                            Courtesy NGB-PA                                                    

15th Field Artillery Brigade annual training at Camp Guernsey                            Courtesy Wyoming Army National Guard                                                    

PFC Karen Ledding concentrating before firing from standing position, 1984                            Courtesy Wisconsin Public Affairs Division                                                    

Unidentified African American Recruits for the 15th New York Infantry Regiment                            1917-1918, Courtesy Library of Congress                                                    

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The National Guard Bureau History Office collects, preserves, and documents National Guard Bureau history and presents National Guard history in order to inform decision makers and staff and support NGB operations; provides functional support and training to the non-Federalized National Guard.

| State                | Museum Name                                                                                  | Address                                                                   | Hours                                                                                                                                                                           | Phone Number   | Open to the Public       | Open to Researchers                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Public Programs                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Website                                                                     | Facebook                                                             | Twitter                             | Instagram                                           | YouTube                                                  | Flickr                                      |
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| Arizona              | Arizona Military Museum                                                                      | 5636 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85008                                | 1300-1600 Sat-Sun                                                                                                                                                               | (602) 267-2676 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://dema.az.gov/army-national-guard/papago-park/arizona-military-museum |                                                                 |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Arkansas             | Arkansas National Guard Museum                                                               | 6th St & Missouri Ave, Camp Robinson, North Little Rock, AR 72199         | 0800-1500 Mon-Fri                                                                                                                                                               | (501) 212-5215 | Yes                      | Yes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://arngmuseum.com                                                      | https://www.facebook.com/ArkansasNationalGuardMuseum/                |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| California           | Camp Roberts Historical Museum                                                               | 113 New Mexico Ave, Camp Roberts, CA 93451                                | 0900-1600 Thurs & Sat. Large tour groups are welcome on other days by prior arrangement.                                                                                        | (805) 238-8288 | Yes                      | Yes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://camprobertshistoricalmuseum.com                                     | https://www.facebook.com/CampRobertsMuseum/                          |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| District of Columbia | BG West A. Hamilton Museum                                                                   | 2001 E Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003                                |                                                                                                                                                                            |           | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://dc.ng.mil/About-Us/Heritage/DC-National-Guard-Museum/               |                                                                 |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Florida              | Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park                                                         | 5629 SR 16 West, Building 3040, Strake, FL 32091                          | 1200-1600 Mon-Sun Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas                                                                                                                          | (904) 682-3196 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://campblandingmuseum.org                                              |                                                                 |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Florida              | Saint Francis Barracks Museum                                                                | 82 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32085                                 | By appointment only                                                                                                                                                             | (904) 823-0696 | Yes, by appointment only |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |                                                                        |                                                                 |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Idaho                | Idaho Military History Museum                                                                | 4692 W Harvard St., Boise, ID 83705                                       | 1200-1600 Tues-Sat Special appointments can be arranged. Closed New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day                                                              | (202) 272-4841 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://museum.mil.idaho.gov                                                | https://www.facebook.com/IdahoMilitaryHistoryMuseum                  |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Illinois             | Illinois State Military Museum                                                               | 1301 N MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, IL 62702                             | 1300-1630 Tues-Sat                                                                                                                                                              | (217) 761-3910 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |                                                                        | https://www.facebook.com/Illinois.State.Military.Museum/             |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Indiana              | Camp Atterbury Museum                                                                        | Welcome Center, Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN 46124-5000                  | 0900-1600 Mon-Fri 1000-1400 Sat                                                                                                                                                 | (812) 526-1386 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://www.atterburymuscatatuck.in.ng.mil/About/Museums/                   | https://www.facebook.com/CampAtterburyMuseum/                        |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Iowa                 | Iowa Gold Star Military Museum                                                               | 6107 NW 78th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131                                      | 0830-1600 Mon-Fri 1000-1400 Sat Closed Sunday and on select holidays                                                                                                            | (515) 252-4531 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://www.goldstarmuseum.iowa.gov                                         | https://www.facebook.com/IowaGSMM/                                   |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Kansas               | Museum of the Kansas National Guard                                                          | 125 S.E Airport Drive, Topeka, KS 66619                                   | 1000-1600 Mon-Sat                                                                                                                                                               | (785) 862-1020 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://www.kansasguardmuseum.org                                           | https://www.facebook.com/KNGMuseum/                                  |                                |                                                | https://www.youtube.com/user/ksngmuseum                  |                                        |
| Kentucky             | Kentucky Military History Museum                                                             | 125 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601                                 | 1000-1700 Tue-Sat                                                                                                                                                               | (502) 564-1792 | Yes                      | By appointment only                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://history.ky.gov/visit/kentucky-military-history-museum/              |                                                                 |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Louisiana            | Ansel M. Stroud Jr. Military History and Weapons Museum aka Jackson Barracks Military Museum | Jackson Barracks, 6400 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117              | 1000 - 1600 Mon-Sat                                                                                                                                                             | (504) 278-8664 | Yes                      | Yes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Our official artifact-based education program is under development, however, we welcome public / K-12 school groups for tours anytime.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | https://geauxguardmuseums.com                                               | https://www.facebook.com/geauxguardmuseums/                          |                                |                                                |                                                     | https://www.flickr.com/photos/135494236@N06 |
| Louisiana            | Louisiana Maneuvers and Military Museum aka "The Louisiana National Guard Museums"           | Camp Beauregard, 623 G Street, Pineville, LA 71360                        | 0900 - 1700 Tues-Fri                                                                                                                                                            | (318) 641-5733 | Yes                      | Yes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Our official artifact-based education program is under development, however, we welcome public / K-12 school groups for tours anytime.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | https://geauxguardmuseums.com                                               | https://www.facebook.com/geauxguardmuseums/                          |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Maine                | Maine Armed Forces Museum                                                                    | Building 5, Camp Keyes, 194 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04333            | 1000-1400 Sun or by appointment only                                                                                                                                            | (207) 626-4468 | Yes                      | Yes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://www.mainemilmuseum.org                                              |                                                                 |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Maryland             | Maryland Museum of Military History                                                          | 219 W 29th Division Street, Baltimore, MD 21201                           | 0900-1600 Mon-Fri Open on weekends for large tours. Please call ahead to ensure staff are available.                                                                            | (410) 576-1496 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |                                                                        | https://www.facebook.com/marylandmilitaryhistory/                    |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Michigan             | Fort Custer Museum                                                                           | 2501 26th Street, Augusta MI, 49012                                       | By appointment only                                                                                                                                                             | (517) 481-7480 | By appointment only      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://fortcustermuseum.org                                                |                                                                 |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Mississippi          | Mississippi Armed Forces Museum                                                              | Building 850, Forrest Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39407                          | 0900-1600 Tues-Fri                                                                                                                                                              | (601) 558-2757 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://armedforcesmuseum.us                                                | https://www.facebook.com/mafmuseum/                                  | https://twitter.com/MAFMuseum       | https://www.instagram.com/mafmuseum/                |                                                     |                                        |
| Missouri             | Museum of Missouri Military History                                                          | 2405 Logistics Rd., Jefferson City, MS 65101                              | 0800-1700 Tues-Fri 1000-1700 Sat Closed Sun and Mon Visitors will need a current government issued identification. Closed on all Federal holidays.                              | (573) 638-9603 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | http://www.moguard.com/public-affairs/museum-of-missouri-military-history/  | https://www.facebook.com/MOMilitaryHistory/                          |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Montana              | Montana Military Museum                                                                      | Fort Harrison, MT 59636                                                   | 0900-1600 Thur Tours by request on other days. Visitors will need a current government issued identification.                                                                   | (406) 458-9847 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |                                                                        |                                                                 |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Nebraska             | Nebraska National Guard Museum                                                               | 201 N 8th St., Seward, NE 68434                                           | 0800-1600 Mon-Fri                                                                                                                                                               | (402) 309-8763 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |                                                                        |                                                                 |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| New Jersey           | National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey                                                  | Building 2 Sea Girt Avenue, NJ 08750                                      | 1000-1500 7 Days a week                                                                                                                                                         | (732) 974-5966 | Yes                      | Yes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | The National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey is the home of the Center for U.S. War Veterans' Oral                         Histories. We also host dozens of school, veteran, and other community groups in both facilities. These include yearly visits by the NJNG Youth Camp and the Triannual Boy Scout                         Camporee. We provide tours and meeting space for all sorts of community groups who want to learn more about the military history of New Jersey. | https://njmilitiamuseum.org                                                 | https://www.facebook.com/ngmmnj/                                     | https://twitter.com/NJMilitiaMuseum | https://www.instagram.com/ngmmnj                    |                                                     |                                        |
| New Jersey           | National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey Annex                                            | 151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648                         | 0900-1500 Tues, Fri, Sat Closed on state holidays. Visitors will need a current government issued identification.                                                               | (609) 530-6802 | Yes                      | Yes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://njmilitiamuseum.org                                                 | https://www.facebook.com/ngmmnj/                                     | https://twitter.com/NJMilitiaMuseum | https://www.instagram.com/ngmmnj/                   |                                                     |                                        |
| New Mexico           | New Mexico Military Museum                                                                   | 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505                                  | 1000-1600 Tues-Sat                                                                                                                                                              | (505) 238-5086 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://www.newmexicomilitarymuseum.com                                     | https://www.facebook.com/nmngmuseum/                                 |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| New York             | New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center                                  | 61 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866                                | Sept-Jun 1000-1600 Tues-Sat Closed Sunday, Monday, and all New York State holidays. Please see Research Center website for hours and summer opening hours.                      | (518) 581-5100 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://museum.dmna.ny.gov                                                  | https://www.facebook.com/newyorkstatemilitarymuseum/                 |                                |                                                | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnLkbEOR0MZg1p2S5fNLfKQ |                                        |
| North Carolina       | North Carolina National Guard Museum                                                         | 2109 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607                                   |                                                                                                                                                                            |           | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |                                                                        | https://www.facebook.com/NCNGMuseum                                  |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Oklahoma             | 45th Infantry Division Museum                                                                | 2145 NE 36th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111                                  | 0900-1615 Tues-Fri 1000-1615 Sat 1300-1615 Sun. The park is open until 1700 Tues-Sun Closed on Federal Holidays with the exception of Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, and July 4th | (405) 424-5313 | Yes                      | By appointment only                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://www.45thdivisionmuseum.com                                          | https://www.facebook.com/45th-Infantry-Division-Museum-439039145531/ |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Oregon               | Oregon Military Museum                                                                       | 15300 SE Minuteman Way, Clackamas, OR 97015                               | 0800-1630 Mon-Fri                                                                                                                                                               | (503) 683-5359 | Closed for renovations   | By appointment only                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | http://oregonmilitarymuseum.org                                             |                                                                 |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Pennsylvania         | Pennsylvania National Guard Military Museum                                                  | Building T-8-57, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA 17003                  | 1000-1630 Mon & Fri Tues, Wed, and Thurs are by appointment only or for groups greater than 10 people.                                                                          | (717) 861-2402 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | http://pngmilitarymuseum.org                                                | https://www.facebook.com/PNGMilitaryMuseum/                          |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Puerto Rico          | Puerto Rico National Guard Museum                                                            | Avenida de la Constitucion, San Juan Antiguo, PR 00901                    |                                                                                                                                                                            | (787) 289-1400 | Currently closed         |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |                                                                        |                                                                 |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| South Carolina       | South Carolina Military Museum                                                               | 1 National Guard Road, Columbia, SC 29201                                 | 1000-1600 Mon-Sat See website for further information on closures.                                                                                                              | (803) 299-4440 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://www.scmilitarymuseum.net                                            | https://www.facebook.com/scmilitarymuseum/                           |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| South Dakota         | South Dakota National Guard Museum                                                           | 301 East Dakota, Pierre, SD 57501                                         | 0900-1600 Mon-Fri                                                                                                                                                               | (605) 773-2475 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://sdnationalguardmuseum.sd.gov                                        | https://www.facebook.com/southdakotanationalguardmuseum              |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Texas                | Texas Military Forces Museum                                                                 | 2200 West 35th St., Bldg. 6, Austin, TX 78703                             | 1000-1600 Tues-Sun                                                                                                                                                              | (512) 782-5659 | Yes                      | By appointment only                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | School Tour Program                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | http://www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.com                                    | https://www.facebook.com/texasmilitaryforcesmuseum/                  | https://twitter.com/TMFMuseum       | https://www.instagram.com/tmfmuseum                 |                                                     |                                        |
| Utah                 | Fort Douglas Military Museum                                                                 | 32 Potter Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84113                                | 1200-1700 Tues-Sat                                                                                                                                                              | (801) 581-1251 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://www.fortdouglas.org                                                 | https://www.facebook.com/FortDouglasMilitaryMuseum                   | https://twitter.com/FortDouglas     | https://www.instagram.com/fortdouglasmilitarymuseum |                                                     |                                        |
| Vermont              | Vermont National Guard Museum                                                                | 789 Vermont National Guard Rd., Colchester, VT 05446                      | 1000-1500 Mon-Fri Open other times by appointment Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.                                                                             | (802) 338-3360 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://vt.public.ng.mil/Museum/                                            | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064516847172              |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Virginia             | Museum of the Virginia National Guard Curation Department                                    | 8000 Emancipation Highway, Historic Warehouse 15, Richmond, Va. 23297     | By Appointment Tues-Friday 1000-1600                                                                                                                                            | (434) 480-0010 |                     | Yes – The Museum of the Virginia National Guard Collections Research Center is open for appointments. It is located on Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia. Certain materials can also be made available upon request in Richmond at the Curation Department, which is located on Defense Supply Center Richmond. Contact Mrs. Sarah Burgos, Museum Curator, for appointments: sarah.a.burgos.civ@army.mil.   | Permanent Exhibition on View - Kilroy Was Here: From the Greatest Generation to Modern Day Heroes– To schedule a museum visit or a research appointment, contact the Museum Curator, Mrs. Sarah Burgos, at sarah.a.burgos.civ@army.mil or 434-480-0010. For a specific research inquiry, contact the Command Historian, Mr. Alexander Barnes, at alexander.f.barnes.nfg@army.mil.                                                                                                          | https://mvang.org                                                           |                                                                 |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Virginia             | Museum of the Virginia National Guard Main Exhibition Center                                 | 8000 Emancipation Highway, Joint Forces Headquarters, Richmond, Va. 23297 | By Appointment Tues-Friday 1000-1600                                                                                                                                            | (434) 480-0010 |                     | Yes – The Museum of the Virginia National Guard Collections Research Center is open for appointments. It is located on Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia. Certain materials can also be made available upon request in Richmond at the Curation Department, which is located on Defense Supply Center Richmond. Contact Mrs. Sarah Burgos, Museum Curator, for appointments: sarah.a.burgos.civ@army.mil.   | Permanent Exhibition on View - Raise the Flags: The World Must Know Their Stories –  To schedule a museum visit or a research appointment, contact the Museum Curator, Mrs. Sarah Burgos, at sarah.a.burgos.civ@army.mil or 434-480-0010. For a specific research inquiry, contact the Command Historian, Mr. Alexander Barnes, at alexander.f.barnes.nfg@army.mil.                                                                                                                        | https://mvang.org                                                           |                                                                 |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Virginia             | Museum of the Virginia National Guard Collections Research Center                            | Building 1340, East 18th Street, Fort Pickett, Blackstone, Va. 23824      | By Appointment Tues-Friday 1000-1600                                                                                                                                            | (434) 480-0010 |                     | Yes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | The Museum of the Virginia National Guard Collections Research Center is open for appointments. It is located on Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia. Certain materials can also be made available upon request in Richmond at the Curation Department, which is located on Defense Supply Center Richmond. Contact Mrs. Sarah Burgos, Museum Curator, for appointments: sarah.a.burgos.civ@army.mil.                                                                                     | https://mvang.org                                                           |                                                                 |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Washington           | Washington National Guard Museum                                                             | 2 Infantry Drive (The Arsenal), Camp Murray, WA 98430-5002                | 0900-1500 Mon-Fri Tours on Wed only or by appointment                                                                                                                           | (253) 512-7834 | Yes                      | By appointment only                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://www.waguardmuseum.org                                               | https://www.facebook/wngshs                                          |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Wisconsin            | Wisconsin National Guard Museum                                                              | 101 Independence Drive, Volk Field, Camp Douglas, WI 54618                | 0900-1600 Wed-Sat 1000-1400 Sun                                                                                                                                                 | (608) 427-1280 | Yes                      | Yes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Traveling exhibits available for K-12 and special events                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |                                                                        | https://www.facebook.com/WNGMUSEUM/                                  |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |
| Wyoming              | Wyoming National Guard Museum                                                                | 624 East Pershing Blvd, Cheyenne, WY 82009                                | 0900-1600 Wed-Sat Advance notification needed for groups.                                                                                                                       | (307) 432-0057 | Yes                      |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | https://www.wyomilitary.wyo.gov/veterans/museums/guard-museum/              |                                                                 |                                |                                                |                                                     |                                        |

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