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Lewis Army Museum

Outside facing the front of the Lewis Army Museum.

The Lewis Army Museum is located in the Historic Red Shield Inn on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). The Lewis Army Museum is the only certified U.S. Army Museum on the West Coast. The Museum preserves and interprets historic artifacts relevant to Camp Lewis, Fort Lewis, and the role that the United States Army has played in the exploration, defense and development of the Pacific Northwest.. More

Contact:

Information Line: 253-967-7206 (Museum Hours Only)

Museum Director: 253-967-7207

Museum Curator: 253-967-7208

Email: usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.museum@mail.mil

Location:

4320 Main St. and Constitution Dr.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433

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Official Website

Visiting the Museum

Visitors without military credentials will require a base pass in order to visit. Procedures for obtaining a base pass can be found at the following JBLM visitor's information page.
Free admission

Hours

Monday Closed

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday 1000 - 1700

Thursday 1000 - 1700

Friday 1000 - 1700

Saturday 1000 - 1700

Sunday 1000 - 1700

About the Lewis Army Museum

The Lewis Army Museum is located in the Historic Red Shield Inn on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). The Lewis Army Museum is the only certified U.S. Army Museum on the West Coast. The Museum preserves and interprets historic artifacts relevant to Camp Lewis, Fort Lewis, and the role that the United States Army has played in the exploration, defense and development of the Pacific Northwest.

During 2017 the museum went through a major redesign. New exhibits feature full-scale dioramas, as well as immersive and interactive experiences.

Exhibits

The Pacific Northwest Gallery documents the role of the United States Army in developing the Pacific Northwest. Beginning with Lewis and Clark's exploration of the far west and continuing through the American Lake Maneuvers of the early 20th century.

The Lewis Gallery interprets the establishment of Camp Lewis and the history of Fort Lewis over the years.

The museum also features approximately an acre of outdoor exhibits which include a UH-1 "Huey" Helicopter, various experimental vehicle prototypes and armored vehicles.

VP Howlitzer on display outside the Lewis Army Museum. Inside the lobby of the Lewis Army Museum M-3A1 Stuart Light tank on display outside at the Lewis Army Museum. Patriot missie on display outside at the Lewis Army Museum A room full of museum artifacts and exhibits inside the Lewis Army Museum. Army Medicine Comes of Age - exhibit at the Lewis Army Museum. A mannequin Soldier kneeling and holding a machine gun as part of an exhibit at the Lewis Army Museum. A US Army battle tank on display outside at the Lewis Army Museum.

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