Military Museum of Southern New England

The Military Museum of Southern New England is a non-profit organization that opened its doors to the public in 1995. The mission of the museum is to preserve our nation's military history. The museum staff is composed primarily of volunteers who design and maintain the exhibits, operate the gift shop, and assist visitors. The museum was originally designed to sustain the memory of American Tank Destroyer units that served during World War II. Since its inception the number of military artifacts has grown beyond 10,000. The items within this relatively small structure represent objects from all branches of the military. There is a display that features the story of the famous 10th Mountain Division. This exhibit tells of the 10th fighting in the Italian mountains in WWII. It also pays tribute to the present division based out of nearby Fort Drum which was reactivated in 1986 and served in the Persian Gulf and other modern day conflicts. The museum is a great place for military enthusiasts to visit. Once a month from April through October the museum allows access to many of the tanks and armored vehicles parked on the lot. There is a nice gift shop that has replica tanks and other military related items