National Museum of Military Vehicles Grand Opening

 

GRAND OPENING INFORMATION

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MILITARY VEHICLES

 

 

Note: Information in this document may change. We will update as necessary.

Check frequently at: NMMV.org/grand

(Updated May 19, 2022 at 3 p.m.)

 

May 25 - 27

 

The Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Normal admission rates apply:

 

• Adults & Seniors: $20
• Youth: 8-17: $12
• Kids: 7 & Under: Free
• U.S. Military Veterans/Active Duty: Free

 

Overnight on May 27

 

The National Museum of Military Vehicles’ campus will not be open on the night of May 27 for recreational vehicle camping. Guests can refer to https://windriver.org/where-to-stay/ to secure area accommodations.

 

May 28

 

Bus service to the Museum on May 28 beginning at 9 a.m.

 

Parking on May 28: Because of the expected large turnout, we encourage guests to park in the town of Dubois and take free Wind River Transit Authority buses to and from the Museum all day long on May 28. Parking and bus pickup and drop-off points are:

 

• Dubois Town Park, 909 West Ramshorn Street
• Parking Lot next to Country Store with the Jackalope, 404 W Ramshorn, Dubois
• Parking Lot near Dubois Medical Clinic, 5547 US Highway 26 east side of Dubois

 

Bus service begins at 9 a.m. at the pickup areas in Dubois and lasts until 5 p.m. with buses available approximately every 20 minutes throughout the day. Depending on where you board the bus, the free ride to the Museum will take between 10 to 25 minutes.

 

Grand Opening Ceremony - Veterans Pavilion

10:00 a.m.

 

The grand opening ceremony will take place outdoors in the Veterans Pavilion adjacent to the Museum. Guests should plan to arrive at the Veterans Pavilion early because of expected sizeable crowds. The Museum will not open until after the Grand Opening Ceremony.

 

Post-Ceremony Activities

 

The National Museum of Military Vehicles

11 a.m. (after ceremony) - 5:00 p.m.

 

Guests can tour the world-class National Museum of Military Vehicles for free on May 28. Since we expect long lines for tank rides and at the machine gun firing range, guests are encouraged to spend time in the Museum, tour the exhibits and reflect on the service and sacrifice American veterans and their families have endured. We want guests to celebrate with us in the Museum on this special day. The Museum has three main galleries highlighting World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

 

Vehicle Demonstrations and Free Tank Rides

11:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

Vehicle demonstrations and free tank rides will take place on the tank track to the southeast of the Museum. An M48 AVLB (armored vehicle launched bridge) will deploy its bridge at 11:15 a.m. followed by a demonstration of a Leopard 1 tank. After vehicle demonstrations, guests have the opportunity to climb inside armored vehicles on display at the tank track and ride in tanks. Guests must sign a waiver to take part.

 

Outdoor Shooting Range

11:15 – 5:00 p.m.

 

An outdoor shooting range featuring fully automatic weapons will operate to the west of the Museum under the supervision of American Shooters range safety officers. Weapons and both eye and hearing protection are provided free‌. Ammunition is provided for a fee. Guests must sign waivers to take part.

 

National VFW Informational Session

1:00 p.m.

 

The VFW deserves the support of all Americans to help the VFW advocate for, serve, and protect veterans and therefore all Americans across the country on a daily basis year after year. Please attend this informational session in the Museum’s Daly-Benavidez conference room to find out more about what the VFW does and why it deserves the support not only of veterans but of all Americans.

 

National Museum of the Army and Army Historical Foundation Informational Session

2:00 p.m.

 

The National Museum of the Army is now open to the public in Fort Belvoir, VA and is a new national treasure. Please attend this informational session in the Museum’s Daly-Benavidez room to find out more about the National Museum of the Army, the supporting role of the Army Historical Foundation, and what both organizations offer not only to past and current members of the Army and their families but to all Americans.

 

Food Trucks

11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

Food and beverage will be available on site courtesy of local entrepreneurs. Please support these local businesses to make their attendance worthwhile.

 

Bus Service back to Dubois

 

Last call for return bus service on May 28 to Dubois is 5 p.m.

 

Memorial Day and throughout the summer

 

The Museum will be open expanded hours from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except for July 4. Normal admission rates apply:

 

• Adults & Seniors: $20
• Youth: 8-17: $12
• Kids: 7 & Under: Free
• U.S. Military Veterans/Active Duty: Free

 

More Summer at the Museum

 

July 2-3: National Museum of Military Vehicles Living History Program - Colorado Military History Group.

 

July 4 Dubois Town Parade: See many military vehicles in what has become a grand tradition in this small-town parade celebrating America’s Independence. Note: The Museum will not be open on July 4. The Colorado Military History Group will also take part in the parade.

 

Aug. 6: Free screenings and panel discussion of “Dear Sirs” A personal journey through World War II 75 years later.

 

Sept. 11: Honor and Remember Flag Service

 

September: The Museum will open the newest building on its campus in Sept. The building hosts a 500-person banquet hall, two smaller conference rooms, a cafe and commercial kitchen, additional administrative space, exhibition prep areas, and additional exhibit storage.