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U.S. Army Engineer Museum

US Army Engineer Museum main building

The U.S. Army Engineer Museum is a federal museum, chartered through the United States Army. We offer a variety of gallery displays including: the development of American Army engineering equipment, topographic engineering, landmine warfare, tactical bridging, special weapons, and much more. More

Contact:

Phone: 573 596-2549

Museum Email: usarmy.leonardwood.engineer-schl.mbx.hqrfi@mail.mil

Mailing Address:

US Army Engineer Museum

14296 South Dakota Ave

Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473

Historic Vignettes

Official Website

Visiting the Museum

Free Admission
Education is always FREE at the museum; admission, tours, and programs.
Closed on Sundays and Federal holidays.

Hours

Monday 0800 - 1600

Tuesday 0800 - 1600

Wednesday 0800 - 1600

Thursday 0800 - 1600

Friday 0800 - 1600

Saturday 0900 - 1500

Sunday Closed

Directions:

From Interstate 44, take exit 161 and head south on Missouri Blvd; this will take you to the front gate of Fort Leonard Wood. Continue straight on Missouri Ave. At North Dakota Ave, the road name will change to Constitution. Continue straight until you reach South Dakota (the T-intersection). Make a left on South Dakota. The Museum Complex is the second building on the left (just before the first light).

Gate Access: Visit the Installation Access Information page for the latest information, https://home.army.mil/wood/index.php/my-fort/visitors-access

Accessibility: The Army Engineer Museum is committed to providing an enjoyable museum experience for all of its visitors. The museum is wheelchair accessible throughout its lobby and exhibit spaces and its bathrooms are ADA compliant. There are no stairs to negotiate. For more information, please contact the museum at (573) 596-2549.

Request for Information/Research Visits

The archives are located within the U.S. Army Engineer Museum. They are free and open to the public by appointment only. Should you choose to visit the Museum to conduct your own research or to learn more about the establishment, please let us know in your inquiry so we can staff accordingly.

About the U.S. Army Engineer Museum

The U.S. Army Engineer Museum is a federal museum, chartered through the United States Army. We offer a variety of gallery displays including: the development of American Army engineering equipment, topographic engineering, landmine warfare, tactical bridging, special weapons, and much more.

History of the museum

Artifacts have been used to support instruction at the U.S. Army Engineer School since 1868. A small office in the Department of Instruction maintained these artifacts. In 1920, the artifact collection was moved to a new facility and opened to the public. In 1953, the Engineer Museum was formally recognized by the Department of the Army. In 1989, the Engineer Museum moved from Fort Belvoir, Virginia to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Today the Engineer Museum has over 10,000 square feet of galleries that present the history of the Army Corps of Engineers from the American Revolution to the modern era.

Education

Classes

Engineer Branch History: A 60 minute class that explores the proud history of the Army Corps of Engineers and role the Engineers played in the success of the Army.

History of the Noncommissioned Officer: A 60 minute class that explores the role of the NCO in the Army's history and how tactics and technology affected that role. Students can view historic NCO chevrons which date from the Civil War thru the modern era.

Using Military History to Improve unit performance: This class is limited to 40 students per session. A 90 minute class (depending on the discussion it can last 2 hours) that teaches small unit leaders how to use historic vignettes. It discuss the psychological and sociological reasons why military history can be a powerful tool to influence soldier behavior and improve unit performance. It shows leaders where to find historic vignettes, how and when to use them, and provides additional resources.

Tours

Self-guided visits

Bring your group in to explore the exhibits at your own pace. You can request a scavenger hunt sheet at the museum’s information desk to enhance your visit.

Guided visits

Guided tours are limited to Military units, Engineer School courses, and Engineer Veteran groups. Call or email the museum to arrange your tour.

Contact the museum at (573)-573-2549 or email us at usarmy.leonardwood.engineer-schl.mbx.hqrfi@mail.mil. Or, you can mail a request to: U.S. Army Engineer Museum 14296 S. Dakota Ave. Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 65473

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FAQ

One of the primary missions of U.S. Army Engineers is to ensure mobility for friendly forces. During World War Two Engineers used bulldozers, like this D4, to clear rubble. Engineer officers serving as band leaders wore this collar insignia during World War One. This Engineer Commissioned Band Leader is an extremely rare device. This diorama, in the Engineer Museum's Global War on Terror Gallery, depicts Engineers providing force protection to deployed forces. This Civil War identification badge was worn by Charles Langdon of the 50th New York Engineer Regiment. This Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) worn by Soldiers assigned to the Manhattan Engineering Division, commonly called the Manhattan Project.

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