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2nd Infantry Division Museum

2nd Infantry Division Museum

The front entrance to 2d Infantry Division Musuem

The Mission of the 2nd Infantry Division Museum is to collect, preserve, and interpret historically significant properties related to the 2nd Infantry Division from 1917 to the present. The museum will support military training and education through its exhibitions, publications, educational programs, and outreach activities. The 2nd Infantry Division Museum has assumed a secondary mission of interpreting the U.S. Army experience on the Korean peninsula. The 2nd Infantry Division Museum currently displays a collection of artifacts and historic photos relating to the Division's history since its formation during WWI, through today's Warriors guarding Freedom's Frontier.. More

Contact:

Museum Director's email: william.m.alexander4.civ@mail.mil

Mailing address:

2nd Infantry Division Museum

Unit #15041 Box #533

APO AP 96258

Social Media:

Official Website

Visiting the Museum

Free admission
We are located in North Uijeongbu, Korea. Access for Post Visitors: Access available for all, required 2 picture ID Cards, but Non-Military ID card holders need to be signed in.

Hours

Monday 0900 - 1630

Tuesday 0900 - 1630

Wednesday 0900 - 1630

Thursday 0900 - 1630

Friday 0900 - 1630

Saturday 0900 - 1630

Sunday Closed

About the 2nd Infantry Division Museum

The Mission of the 2nd Infantry Division Museum is to collect, preserve, and interpret historically significant properties related to the 2nd Infantry Division from 1917 to the present. The museum will support military training and education through its exhibitions, publications, educational programs, and outreach activities. The 2nd Infantry Division Museum has assumed a secondary mission of interpreting the U.S. Army experience on the Korean peninsula. The 2nd Infantry Division Museum currently displays a collection of artifacts and historic photos relating to the Division's history since its formation during WWI, through today's Warriors guarding Freedom's Frontier.

Museum Educational Programs

Teach, Train, and Mentor Soldiers, Civilians, Students, Local Nationals, and Guests on the proud History of the 2nd Infantry Division, Eighth Army, and Korean Theater of Operations. The Museum offers an array of historical programs including:

  • Guided Tours: The Museum Staff will provide a guided tour of the museum.
  • Conduct Staff Rides: Chipyong-ni, TF Smith, Inchon Landing, Glocester Hill, and Heartbreak Ridge, and Korean War Operations.
  • Historical Programs: The Museum Director/Division Historian provides ethnic observances speeches with related artifacts and presentation.
  • English Language Camps for Local Students.
  • Outreach Program to all Korean Theater of Operations Units, both ROK and US.

Gallery

Indoor Exhibits

The Museum features a wide number of displays that depict the Division History from its activation in France in 1917 thru current operations in Korea for over 100 years. There are authentic artifacts and dioramas depicting the 2nd Infantry Division in WWI, WWII, Korean War, Cold War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Current Operations. Some examples of Indoor displays:

Outdoor Exhibits

The Museum also features outdoor exhibits which consist of macro artifacts, once used by the 2nd Infantry Division Soldiers, and Medal of Honor Courtyard, being presented to all Soldiers who devoted and sacrificed for Freedom.

Museum artifacts in glass enclosure at the 2nd Infantry Division Museum. Two mannequin US Army soldiers looking out of a bunker as part of an exhibit at the 2nd Infantry Division Museum. Museum artifacts in glass enclosure at the 2nd Infantry Division Museum. Medal of Honor awarded to SFC William S. Sitman on display at the 2nd Infantry Division Museum. Museum artifacts in glass enclosure at the 2nd Infantry Division Museum. US Army vehicle on display outside at the 2nd Infantry Division Museum. A battle tank on display outside at the 2nd Infantry Division Museum. A battle tank on display outside at the 2nd Infantry Division Museum.

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