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Top 10 Military Museums in New York, United States
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1. Vietnam Veterans War Memorial Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
2. National Purple Heart Hall Of Honor
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5.0 based on 61 reviews
Please note the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is CLOSED on Mondays
Reviewed By Timzorrr - Edmonds, United States
The site of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor besides being a very interesting, touching and well done museum, also occupies the grounds of the New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site (Revolutionary War). Both attractions are worth seeing. The Purple Heart Hall of Honor has the original purple heart on display as well as a history of the Purple heart. In the same building, in the basement are the weapons and miniature figures of the Cantonement. Outside you will find a log cabin that was used in the Revolutionary War. A little history: "The site of the last encampment of Washington's army between October 1782 and June 1783 which included 8,000 soldiers and their families. By late December 1782 the soldiers had constructed some 600 log huts. The cease-fire agreement of April 19, 1783 effectively ended the war, and the soldiers were sent home." So see both while you are there!
3. Gates House Museum
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
4. Rogers Island Visitors Center
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By ez2pls411 - Albany, United States
I have been interested in Rogers' Rangers and their role in the French and Indian War since I was a kid. This is a small museum located on Rogers" Island where the unit was stationed. It sits in the middle of the Hudson River by the town of Ft Edward named after the British post that was located there. At one time Ft Edward was the third largest town in the Colonies behind Philadelphia and Boston. The museum certainly deals with the history of the Rangers and explains how "ranging companies" were formed to protect the colonists. It contains exhibits of items retrieved in archaeological digs from not only the French and Indian War period but from Native Americans who occupied the area. We were really only interested in the Rogers' Rangers exhibits and we pretty much covered that collection in a little over an hour. If you are also interested in the periods before that I would think about two hours would suffice.
5. KGB Espionage Museum
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5.0 based on 299 reviews
The KGB Espionage Museum presents the biggest in the whole world and never-before-seen collection of items covering the activities of KGB agents and revealing the methods that underlay many of history's top secret espionage operations.
Reviewed By dmacrig
Came in with a friend to see the museum - a wonderful collection of eclectic pieces from the old world. Fascinating displays and very well- versed tour guide (Danihl) who gave us some super insight into the world of the Cold War. Highly recommended.
6. Fort Ticonderoga
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4.5 based on 883 reviews
Every day is an event at Fort Ticonderoga and every year is a new experience. The historic site, museum, and family destination encourages visitors to build their perfect adventure in America’s most historic landscape is open for the season! June 30-October 31, 2020 | 9:30 am – 5:00 pm | Tuesday-Sunday. Explore the beautiful gardens, discover epic history, find adventure in signature events, march with the Fifes and Drums, and learn about a historic trade. Visit the reconstructed fort, enjoy the Carillon Battlefield hiking trail, and take in the unforgettable view from the top of Mount Defiance with a sweeping vista of Lake Champlain and Vermont’s Green Mountains. There’s something for everyone!
Reviewed By sallyd226 - London, United States
We were in the area and decided to visit the fort. It was a great decision. The whole family enjoyed the visit. The structure was beautiful. Don’t miss the musket demonstration at the fort, it was fantastic! My kids learned a lot and enjoyed it at the same time. King’s garden, located near the fort and includes in your admission price, was a beautiful walk and also included lots to informative details. The corn maze available this time of year provided an hour of sleuthing for my teenagers. All of this was topped off by the token to admit you to the Mount Defiance Park locates a short drive away. It was a beautiful view! Definitely plan three or four hours to do everything!
7. New Windsor Cantonment
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
New Windsor Cantonment was a huge military community housing some 7,500 soldiers and 500 of their wives and children. General George Washington faced his greatest challenge here keeping the Continental Army ready for an uncertain future in the closing days of the Revolutionary War. Today the 1782-83 cantonment is alive with uniformed soldiers performing musket drills and historic trades demonstrations April through October and with interactive exhibits for children and adults year round.
Reviewed By GaryvM - Acworth, United States
Being on the same site as the Purple Heart Roll of Honor, my family and I also visited the Cantonment, which I knew nothing about until I got there (of course!). We had not planned to make this stop, but it was well worth it! It was a fantastic visit - even though it did rain while we were outside checking out the old log huts and the grounds. A nice history lesson about the end of the Revolutionary War (which was nice as we were also visiting Saratoga and Boston later on!). The staff was very helpful, especially with our daughter (who uses a wheelchair). Very enjoyable!!!
8. West Point Museum
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4.5 based on 445 reviews
The mission of the West Point Museum is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret historically significant artifacts pertaining to the United States Military Academy, United States Army and the Profession of Arms. The Museum supplements cadet academic, cultural and military instruction and provides educational programs and services for military and civilian personnel. As a public institution, the museum stimulates interest in the United States Military Academy, the United States Army and the Military profession. In addition to the main museum building in Olmsted Hall, the Museum also administers Fort Putnam which it operates seasonally. The Museum also maintains part of its collection on display on Post with the cannon collection on Trophy Point, The superintendant portraits in the Cadet Mess and artwork in many of the academic and administrative buildings. All visitors to the United States Military Academy are encouraged to tour the Museum to view what is considered to be the oldest and largest diversified public collection of miltaria in the Western Hemisphere. The Museum does not require ID to visit. ID for everyone over 16 will be needed if you plan to tour the Academy grounds. Please visit the West Point Garrision webpage for further visitor information.
Reviewed By 2doglady - Tennessee, United States
We found so much to see in the West Point Museum. There are several floors so be sure to see them all. I really liked the large weapon area on the sub-basement floor. Then you have the small weapon floor in the basement. There are very nice exhibits on the first floor and second floor as well. The way the different areas are set up, you do not feel so overwhelmed because the artifacts are separated into several smaller galleries rather than all in one large area. There is a small gift shop in the museum that has some nice West Point postcards, books, etc. If you are taking the West Point Tour, allow time for yourself to see this museum as well as the exhibits in the Visitor Center. The museum is free and parking is free, too.
9. Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park
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4.5 based on 984 reviews
Reviewed By IronEagle3 - Homer, United States
I sure would go back to the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Museum in a heart beat I loved it and I Highly Recommend That Every One Should Check It Out Big Time
10. Fort Ontario State Historic Site
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4.5 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By JackL448 - East Syracuse, United States
The cemetery is located 100 yards to the east of the fort counting about 75 gravestones Would say at least half are unreadable, while about 1/4 are clear. One staff member informed me the oldest grave is from the French & Indian War, will the most resent being from the mid-1950's. Two memorials stand out. The first-1776-1906-'In Grateful Remembrance of Service of Twelve Unknown Revolutionary Soldiers Who Lie Buried Here'. The second being 'The Memory Of The Men & Women Who Gave Their Lives, Their Service, Their Fortunates To Achieve And Maintain American Independence'. A wooden rail fence surrounds the cemetery. Two info stands-'The Post Cemetery'-about the cemetery's history-and 'Those Buried at Fort Ontario'- the majority are enlisted men who died of sudden or protracted illness. Also an info stand-'Monument To Women And Children on the Frontier'. A few feet away is a monument with the words-'From Hearth Of American Comes the Heart of America'-on the front of an large outdoor fireplace. A complete visit will probably last only 25 minutes at most. A visitor can drive over to a small parking lot or walk on a concrete walkway. The cemetery faces north toward Lake Ontario. A visit is recommended.
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