U.S. Cavalry Museum

U.S. Cavalry Museum main building.

The U. S. Cavalry Museum is located in Fort Riley's historic main post district. Originally constructed in 1855 for use as a hospital, the building was remodeled and became headquarters to the Cavalry and Light Artillery School in 1890. In 1957, the building was designated as home for the Cavalry Museum. Visitors may enjoy exhibit galleries that take them on a historic tour of the cavalry's material culture - from the Revolutionary War through the branches inactivation in 1950. A temporary gallery also chronicles special phases in the history of this colorful post. The museum includes an art collection with works by Fredric Remington and contemparary artists Don Stivers and Don Troiani. More

Visiting the Museum

Free Admission
Closed on New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Visitors to Fort Riley who don't have a Department of Defense ID card must stop by the Henry Gate visitor's center off I-70 to get a temporary pass to the installation.

Hours

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

Location

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About the U.S. Cavalry Museum

The U. S. Cavalry Museum is located in Fort Riley's historic main post district. Originally constructed in 1855 for use as a hospital, the building was remodeled and became headquarters to the Cavalry and Light Artillery School in 1890. In 1957, the building was designated as home for the Cavalry Museum. Visitors may enjoy exhibit galleries that take them on a historic tour of the cavalry's material culture - from the Revolutionary War through the branches inactivation in 1950. A temporary gallery also chronicles special phases in the history of this colorful post. The museum includes an art collection with works by Fredric Remington and contemparary artists Don Stivers and Don Troiani.

Museum Gallery

  • A US Army armed vehicle located outside the US Cavalry Museum on display.
    A US Army armed vehicle located outside the US Cavalry Museum on display.
  • The Duty Statue outside of the US Cavalry Museum honors all cavalry troopers who trained and studied here at Fort Riley.
    The Duty Statue outside of the US Cavalry Museum honors all cavalry troopers who trained and studied here at Fort Riley.
  • Galleries also include this display highlighting the National Army Training Camp at Camp Funston, which trained over 50,000 Soldiers for service in World War I.
    Galleries also include this display highlighting the National Army Training Camp at Camp Funston, which trained over 50,000 Soldiers for service in World War I.
  • Visitors to US Cavalry Museum are greeted by this timeline of cavalry troopers. Uniforms starting with 1776 up through 1930s.
    Visitors to US Cavalry Museum are greeted by this timeline of cavalry troopers. Uniforms starting with 1776 up through 1930s.
  • The model 1883 Gatling Gun is one of the many unique artifacts at the museum.
    The model 1883 Gatling Gun is one of the many unique artifacts at the museum.
  • Exhibits not only feature the wartime service of the U.S. Cavalry, but the training and social aspects of early Fort Riley.
    Exhibits not only feature the wartime service of the U.S. Cavalry, but the training and social aspects of early Fort Riley.
  • This diorama depicts Antebellum cavalry troopers escorting settlers along the Oregon trail.
    This diorama depicts Antebellum cavalry troopers escorting settlers along the Oregon trail.
  • Post Civil War gallery focuses on the multiple missions of the US Cavalry troopers during the opening of the West.
    Post Civil War gallery focuses on the multiple missions of the US Cavalry troopers during the opening of the West.