General Information

Agency Name:

Museum of the American G.I.

Description:

The Museum of the American G.I. is a living history museum dedicated to honoring all American Servicemen and women, past and present, On display at the museum is one of the finest collections in the US of restored, running WWII and later era military vehicles including WWII Sherman tanks, M18 Hellcats and Vietnam-era Patrol Boat. But what really makes this museum unique is its ability to exhibit the vehicles and weapons in action. Also on display are rare, original military uniforms and propaganda poster from WWI to the present and military memorabilia. The Museum is honored to be the home for the Texas Vietnam Heroes Exhibit. The award-winning exhibit features 3,417 personalized dog tags honoring Texans killed or missing in the Vietnam War.

Mission Statement:

The Museum of the American G.I. endeavors to keep the living history of the American Servicemen who proudly served our country and continue to do so today. We proudly work to maintain and display historical uniforms and the equipment that have been used to keep our nation free. Our goal is to increase the public's appreciation of the American Servicemen and women through educational programs, static and living history displays as well as historical re-enactments.

Issues Addressed by Agency:

• Arts / Culture
• Education / Literacy
• Military / Armed Forces
• Museums

Parking Available at Agency:

Y

Accessible to People with Disabilities:

Y

Hours of Operation:

Normal hours: Friday & Saturday 10 AM - 5:30 PM and Sunday noon- 5 PM.
Extended Summer hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10 Am - 5 PM and Sunday noon - 5 PM

Agency-Wide Contact Information

Address 1:

P.O. Box 9599

Address 2:

19124 Highway 6 South

City:

College Station

State:

Texas

Zip Code:

77842

Phone Number:

979-690-0501

Web Address:

americangimuseum.org

E-mail Address:

info@americangimuseum.org