Updated: 6/23/2011 
National Infantry Museum
Fort Benning, Georgia
Description

This world-class tribute to Infantrymen past, present and future, is the first of its kind in the United States. Throughout the 190,000-square-foot museum, visitors will take an interactive journey through every war fought by the U.S. over the past two centuries.

The museum tells the heroic story of everyday Infantrymen through an enviable collection of more than 30,000 artifacts. Era galleries trace Infantry history from before the Revolutionary War to action today in Iraq and Afghanistan. There is a special gallery recognizing Medal of Honor recipients and one that pays tribute to those who love an Infantryman, and the sacrifices they make supporting him.

Soldier Center offers visitors more than an education in military history. There is an IMAX Theatre, full service restaurant and gift store. Patriot Park includes a parade field for Fort Benning Infantry School graduations, a memorial walk of honor and an authentically recreated World War II Company Street.

History

The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center at Patriot Park celebrated its Grand Opening June 19, 2009. Designed by Verner Johnson, Inc. of Boston, MA, it is located in Columbus, Georgia, just outside the gates of Fort Benning, the Home of the Infantry and one of the Army’s largest installations.

Facilities
Auditoriums
Lecture Halls
Performance Areas
Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars

Appointment required: False

Services
Gift Shop
Event Rental
Restaurant
Group Tours
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