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

Social Media:

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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

Weekly museum hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 1000 - 1600
Thursday 1000 - 1600
Friday 1000 - 1600
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Location

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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 Lewis Gallery interprets the early history of the Army in the Pacific Northwest and the history of the post, from Camp Lewis to Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

The Hall of Valor showcases the battle histories of some units that have served at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Museum Gallery

  • VP Howlitzer on display outside the Lewis Army Museum.
    VP Howlitzer on display outside the Lewis Army Museum.
  • Inside the lobby of 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.
    M-3A1 Stuart Light tank on display outside at the Lewis Army Museum.
  • Patriot missile on display outside at the Lewis Army Museum.
    Patriot missile on display outside at the Lewis Army Museum.
  • A room full of museum artifacts and exhibits inside 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.
    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 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.
    A U.S. Army battle tank on display outside at the Lewis Army Museum.
  • The WWI exhibit in the museum's Hall of Valor showcases the collection of Oswald Swanes, a Tacoma local who served with the 91st Division.
    The WWI exhibit in the museum's Hall of Valor showcases the collection of Oswald Swanes, a Tacoma local who served with the 91st Division.
  • In 2003 the 555th Engineer Brigade blew up this statue of Saddam Hussein in Tikrit. It is featured as part of our Iraq War exhibit.
    In 2003 the 555th Engineer Brigade blew up this statue of Saddam Hussein in Tikrit. It is featured as part of our Iraq War exhibit.