This is a great museum dedicated to history of West Point and wars from 1812 and beyond. If a general fought in a war and was a graduate of West Point, you will get a nice history of it here. There have multiple floors within the museum, if you have stroller or need assistance with steps, there are elevators. The bathrooms are located on the basement level. Basement level also contained small arms (guns, knives) exhibits. This floor is musty and my allergies were impacted. Subbasement is large arms (jeep, canons). Alot of really cool artifacts collected over the years and different wars is worth the see. The Visitor Center is next door. I recommend to come to the West Point Museum first because this will take 2+ plus hours to complete. Then go to the Visitor Center to watch a short video and then do the life of a cadet of West Point and see photos of famous graduates of West Point to our time. Price: free Bathroom: needs renovation, but large enough to move around if you have a stroller or wheelchair. read more

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Excellent military history museum! The West Point Museum provides a very thorough history of West Point Military Academy from the American Revolution to the present. Also presents the history of war, the history of small arms, the history of large arms, some fascinating military items seized during war, etc. Example of fascinating items taken in combat or surrendered- Hitler's tiny gold piston, Goering's baton, a dagger from Okinawa.... Fascinating history seen through the eyes of a unique military institution. Cost: Free Time budget: 2.5 hours Bathroom cleanliness: Average (it's a government facility) read more

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Never knew there was a museum open to the public in West Point. A great connection of the history of war in the states and how our troops supported and fought in other parts of the world too. Lots of great mini reels about personal soldier experiences and such. The layout of the museum has a nice flow so it never felt like people were crowding or shuffling along to get to the next exhibit. They also have a great visitors booth will knowledgeable staff and also veterans who are happy to answer any questions about which way they were active in and how long they served in the military. A really good spot for all ages to visit. read more

West Point Museum - Museums Near Me - West Point, New York

"Holy Atomic Batman!" What an amazing museum! Yea it's not very large but they have a really good amount of stuff you can look at with plenty of reading material to brush you up on your history of what the historic items on display reference. The museum is absolutely FREE (including free parking) with a small donation box located upon exiting so I encourage visitors to drop a $1 or more if you can. The museum has 3 floors broken out into sections clearly labeled as you enter each exhibit area. For the price of admission I can't imagine anyone visiting not enjoying this place. If you are local (within 25 miles/30 mins) I would add this place to your must visit list if you enjoy museums. If you are in excess of 25 miles from this place I would not encourage anyone to go out of their way to visit just this museum. If you are coming from afar I'd encourage you to look up other local attractions in this general area to maximize your travel time and fuel expenses. Anyone coming from afar I would suggest combining a visit to this museum with a quick trip to Bear Mountain (Perkins Tower; parking fees may apply) and even the Trailside Museum & Zoo (Free) near the Bear Mountain bridge. If you combine a few of these other attractions then a trip to this area will be worth it. read more

West Point Museum - Fat Man atomic bomb replica. - Museums Near Me - West Point, New York

Wow, what can you say about this iconic American military treasure trove located just outside the gate next to the West Point Campus. Impressive, awe inspiring and fascinating. This well documented history of our military from the Revolutionary War to the present will captivate you and introduce you to the men and women who have served our country from the very beginning until today as well as the valuable contributions and sacrifices they have made for Duty, Honor and Country. Naturally you should expect to be introduced to a lot of famous people, battles, places and the historic occurrences that led up to many of these events. Also, there are several lengthy movies and displays about cadet academic, military and social life you will not want to miss, it is not only interesting, but very impressive as you see the rigors and regimens these young men and women go through to become officers in the United States Army. At all costs, do not miss an opportunity to visit the museum, walk or drive the campus, you will be impressed by all you see and experience. read more

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This 3 level FREE museum is located next to the Visitors Center. It basically documents the history of the US Army. I enjoyed my visit which lasted about an hour. Nothing spectacular here but while you are in town and before or after you go on the tour this is a good place to enhance your knowledge here. Gift shop inside. read more

West Point Museum - Museums Near Me - West Point, New York

Great museum, I would highly recommend it. Surprisingly big, and had a lot of cool US artifacts.

No need to travel to NYC - you have an incredible museum right here in the Hudson Valley! Visit now and often - the dedicated staff is constantly updating and rotating what's on display; it's ever changing. You can spend hours inside and will be surprised at what you'll find. Whether you are a history buff, a military history lover, or just interested in seeing amazing items and reading stories of the past, this is a worthwhile stop in the Hudson Valey - and it is FREE, although donations help always! The West Point Museum has an incredible collection that tells the story of our Nation's history, as other key events that have shaped our World, many by graduates of the United States Military Academy at West at Point. Great staff and museum gift shop/staff filled with unique West Point items (not seen in other Academy gift shops), history books, Americana, and other nice gifts. read more

Great Museum in West Point if you are looking to do something in the area. My boyfriend and I decided to stop in before heading back to Jersey. They have so much to look at. Covers almost everything you need to know about the Army, starting from the beginning until current day. I loved how they also had a specific part that covered the entire history of the West Point Military Academy. My boyfriend loved the downstairs, which consisted of large military equipment (canons, guns, tanks, bombs). He was in the army himself so he thoroughly enjoyed his time there. I personally love museums, and this place did a great job. The only reason why I am giving it 4 starts as opposed to 5 is because I think this place could use some type of video footage for people to watch in the museum. The gift shop is great, and the museum is "free," however they do take donations as opposed to charging people which I think is nice. read more

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We are a history loving family and my teenage boys loved this museum. And it's free, huge bonus. We really enjoyed the early American history section, but don't miss the basement, fantastic!! read more

Such an awesome learning experience while I was here! Would love to see one of my grandkids become a cadet. A wonderful place to learn and give back to society, I left knowing a lot more than I had prior to getting here. Highly recommend anyone to visit. The history here goes back over 200 years. 1802 Wow! read more

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We try to visit the West Point Museum every time we visit New York. This is my favorite place all time. I really enjoy my children learning and increasing the knowledge about American military history. I'd recommend this museum for all ages. I'm proud to be an American. read more

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This museum does such a great job of showing and telling you the history of the first United States Military Academy in the country. Excellent exhibits explaining the different wars of our country's past and the important West Point played in them. If you're any kind of history buff, or eager to learn about the USMA's history, make sure you pay a visit to this museum. read more

Even having prior knowledge of some events and firearms this covered I was floored at the exhibits. The items they had seem unobtainable and yet there they were, AND ITS FREE!! Go, even if you have to fake sick or claim your mother in law died to get the time off, GO! Not all of the exhibits were open but it's like Disney world, don't see it all on one trip so you have an excuse to go back! Finally tax money spent on something interesting and usefull!! read more

West Point Museum - Olmsted Hall - Museums Near Me - West Point, New York

This is a great military museum. Great artifacts and treasures from the wars. The views on the Hudson was breathtaking.

It's the oldest and largest diversified public collection of militaria in the Western Hemisphere. Located in the town of West Point, you need not go through any of the gate securities. There is an adjacent visitor's center with ample parking. The visitor's center has a gift shop and interesting displays featuring cadet life, etc.. Like the museum it is free to the public and worth a look. The museum is housed in Olmsted Hall and has 4 floors. The first floor is were you enter. There are steps, as well as, a ramp for the handicapped. Each floor also has an elevator. The first floor has two wings. "The History of Warfare" which traces warfare from the ancient world to the present. Bronze age weapons, the Roman "Iron Eagle" weapons and attire, Napoleon's sword and pistols are some of the displays. The other first floor wing "West Point Wing" features displays showing the West Point Cadet through the decades. The second floor also has two wings. The "American War Wing" displays George Washington's pistols, Custer's last message, and artifacts from every war in the Nation's history. There is a basement floor featuring "Small Weapons". Hand-held weaponry from the Stone age to modern automatic firearms. Chinese Bronze Axe "Shang Dynasty (1500-1028 BC) and a confederate Bowie Knife and Sheath. The Sub-basement has "Large Weapons" like an atomic bomb of the type which was dropped on Nagasaki called "Fat Boy". The museum is part of the required cadet educational course of study and I was really impressed with the range and scope of guns, weaponry, uniforms and all things military that the museum held. It is the finest display of it's kind I have ever seen. It's open Monday-Sunday from 10:30-4:30. Beware that 4:30 means 4:30. read more

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Totally worth stopping in and visiting- so much good stuff to see! And an awesome gift shop, too. We'll be back!

Nice place to kill a few hours. Multiple exhibits and very interesting history of war, West Point, and the military.

Nice museum covering almost every aspect of the military. Small arms, large guns, history of warfare, history of West point are all covered. Be ready to be shoved out the door at closing, however, they starting closing the floor at 4 even though they close at 4:30. read more

Love the museum. If you are not really into militaria you may not like it as much. I eat it all up. I am absolutely in love with the 1775 captured 7th regiment of foot flag they have on display. read more

Fantastic museum! Really does a great job of explaining the rich history at West Point!