Why is the infantry museum closed?

The National Infantry Museum is happy to announce the museum will reopen to the public December 19 through January 10. The museum has been closed to the public since mid-March in an effort to protect visiting Soldiers from the potential threat of exposure to COVID-19.

Is the Infantry museum at fort benning open?

National Infantry Museum is open to the public on the weekends. The museum will continue to adhere to CDC safety protocols. Masks and physical distancing will be strongly encouraged. Hand sanitizer is stationed throughout the building.

Does fort benning have a museum?

The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center salutes soldiers in a 190,000-square-foot facility nestled where Columbus meets Fort Benning. Guests can enjoy the many attractions at the museum, including the area’s only Giant Screen Theatre, Combat Simulators, Soldier Store, and the Fife and Drum Restaurant.

Where in Georgia is the largest infantry training center located?

The Fort Benning
The Fort Benning is a US Army training center, located on the border of Alabama and Georgia. It is one of the largest military bases in the word, and one of the largest US military base. The original camp was established back in 1918.

Where is the National Infantry Museum in Georgia?

The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center is a museum located in Columbus, Georgia, just outside the Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning. The 190,000-square-foot museum opened in June 2009. The museum chronicles the history of the United States Army infantryman from the American Revolution to Afghanistan.

How big is the National Infantry Museum and soldier center?

Our 190,000-square-foot facility can accommodate a wide variety of public and private events, from day-long corporate meetings to dreamy weddings in our Grand Hall! The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center opened in 2009 with one guiding mission: to honor the legacy and valor of the U.S. Army Infantryman.

Is there a military museum in Columbus GA?

National Infantry Museum & Soldier Center in Columbus salutes soldiers in a 190,000-square-foot facility nestled where Columbus meets Fort Benning. It is the only museum in the country dedicated to the American Infantryman and preserves one of the greatest collections of military artifacts.

What makes the National Infantry Museum so important?

The National Infantry Museum emphasizes the values that are meant to define the infantryman, as well as the nation: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. In addition to galleries, the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center also consists of: