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The National Infantry Museum
1775 Legacy Way, Columbus, GA 31903, United States
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Be
Review №1

The building itself is very nice. They had the inside decorated very well. My cousins Sorority hosted a Masquerade Ball so you already know it was grown and classy. The food wasnt too bad! They served mixed green salad, mashed potatoes, green beans, broccoli casserole, baked chicken breast with rolls. For dessert they had peach cobbler which I really dont care for. All in all it was a great night with my family!

MI
Review №2

Best place to take the family. Waiting for this place to open up. The memorial site is by far the best part of this museum.

Ab
Review №3

Took Infantry basic 1981, went back in 2010 to see my son graduate at Ft. Benning. Great memories and great place to show my son what freedom fighters look like. Welcome to the Infantry Family. And he is still in going retirement just like his Dad!!

Co
Review №4

Absolutely awesome. A real walk through history. A lot to see... and its free. There is a suggested donation box and I didnt mind giving 5 bucks. A must see!!!

Wa
Review №5

Great museum. As an old tanker I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the Infantry museum. Awesome interpretation of our military history.

Jo
Review №6

A very nice museum. Does a great job of telling the story of the U.S. Armys involvement in wars throughout history. Definitely worth checking out if you are at Fort Benning for any reason. If you are there for a family member graduation from a military school you should definitely check it out. The movie theater inside the museum is pretty cool.

Ri
Review №7

What a pleasant surprise! This is an incredibly good Museum and I am amazed at after all the times that I had been to Columbus I had never heard of it. If you are in the area I highly recommend making a trip here, you will be glad that you did.The museum depicts all of the wars and major conflicts Through the eyes of the Infantry. They do an excellent job showing history this way. All of the displays are top quality and there are lots of really cool artifacts to look at. The Museum is very big. You could easily spend a few hours here and probably not even see it all.If you are going to be in the Columbus area I highly recommend making a visit to this wonderful Museum.

ra
Review №8

This is a must see! They have wonderful exhibits put together with lots of history! There is a movie theater, gift shop, virtual reality games and great memorabilia. I definitely recommend your family & friends to stop in and check this place out! Admission is free, but please make a donation to this beautiful museum!!

Ju
Review №9

Very sad as we were driving from Memphis to Tampa today and went out of our way to stop here unfortunately it’s closed. Will definitely try to get here again but the ground to walk around was beautiful.

CA
Review №10

FANTASTIC place to visit! Outstanding displays of Infantry history throughout our countrys history. I HIGHLY recommend a trip there if in the area, bit be sure to allow PLENTY of time, especially of youre a service member or with someone who is/was.

Te
Review №11

Fantastic Museum if ever in Columbus, GA area it’s a must visit. This has to be one of the best Museums I have ever seen.

Th
Review №12

We received a special tour by the volunteer guide CPT. Smith (RET.) Toured the WW2 Command center of General Patton and much more. Graduation took place here too. Everything was perfect and exceptional.

Review №13

Amazing place my Family and I visited after watching my Son graduate Army Basic Training. Lots to learn, displays are fantastic and inspire a sense of awe and patriotism. A must see for every American!

Kr
Review №14

This museum is a must see! The lady was not wrong, you could truly spend all day here and not see everything this museum has to offer. So glad we were able to spend some time here with our solider during family day. We look forward to going back next year and visiting the other exhibits.

At
Review №15

This place is a MUST! If you are ever near Columbus Georgia you have to go and experience the rich history, exhibits and presentations. It will help you to appreciate all of the men and women who serve in our armed services specifically the Army. Theres a suggested $5 donation to get in. The facility is wheelchair accessible. The grounds are beautiful with monuments everywhere and fully accessible to all.

Jo
Review №16

Amazing & Awesome. My 1st time visit, and I was amazed by what I saw. While my visit to Georgia I had to go twice.

Fr
Review №17

We visited the National Infantry Museum the day before its ten year anniversary. Several special celebrations were held in honor of the 10 year anniversary.The projected time to tour the museum is eight hours. Time hastened by during our tour. I suspect I could easily spend a couple of days in the museum. Our guide, Butch for the WWII Compound was fantastic. Butchs experience and love of our Army added much to the tour. The museum has much to help us understand our history and current events. Certain items bring forth emotions and that is good as we should completely appreciate the efforts and sacrifices of our USA Infantry. The display of Soldiers that recieved the Medal of Honor is staggering. The traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is displayed outside.I cannot adequately review all the exhibits inside the museum. Whether you have 30 minutes or two days the visit is well worth your time.Yes, I highly recommend visiting The National Infantry Museum. I anxiously look forward to our next visit.

Jo
Review №18

Such a great place to learn about the army. Love the rich history on the infantry. So much to learn. Wish we had more time there as they were having a special event and closed 2 hrs early so we got rushed thru this experience. Will definitely be going back

La
Review №19

Informative place to learn about all the wars. I would have enjoyed an audio tour so that I could move through without so much heavy reading. The portrait gallery was a nice touch as was the room giving attention to exemplary service people.

J
Review №20

Place was awesome and very informative. The film, displays was really nice. I very much enjoy the museum. My son took me here and spent time during family day. I am a proud father and I thank him and all military for serving our country. USA

Ri
Review №21

Get there early and be prepared to be there a while. LOTS to see and do. Also, plan to have lunch in The Fife and Drum Restaurant. This place is a great reflection of our infantry history. You might even get to see the name of the Three Star that runs your sons school on the wall.

Do
Review №22

Great place with true dedication to the US Army and its roles throughout history.Go Army beat Navy!

Re
Review №23

SO INTERESTING. FASCINATING.A MUST SEE! If we forget our past we are DOOMED to repeat it. Honoring those that have paid such a price for our freedom and way of life is a must. To say thank you to them is necessary and seems soo very insufficient but THANK YOU for your invaluable service

Am
Review №24

Great place to visit as a family. Its free and will give you a great history lesson. The museum is top notch, brand new. Very welcoming, and go at your own pace. Small gift shop at the end for momento. We took some pictures in front of displays and it almost looks like you are there. Thanks

St
Review №25

Simply outstanding! Well worth the trip. Persian Gulf exhibit brought back memories.

Pa
Review №26

HIGHLY recommend a visit. With information on major battles and missions of the infantry soldier from Yorktown through the War on Terror, this museum inspires and affirms patriotism. Went twice! Veterans were at location both days and graciously shared their stories and personalized the experience. Restaurant on site had great burgers too!

Ni
Review №27

I would probably give it 5 stars if it was not closed indefinitely.

Am
Review №28

This has to be one of the best stocked museums Ive ever been in. If you are in Columbus, GA and need something to do, you should go here! If one was so history inclined, they could literally spend many hours here. The outside of the museum is immaculate and just as interesting. Plus, its FREE!! This is a no brainer!

Gr
Review №29

If you want to know what is being a Infantry about, come see the Hard sweat and blood in this Museum.

ja
Review №30

I didnt even see the whole thing, but what I did see was awesome! Great graduation ceremony on premises, too.

Ji
Review №31

A great tribute to the US Army infantry. I live in Atlanta and make this trip once or twice a year. Columbus also has a ton of cool stuff to do so well.

Ro
Review №32

Perfect for kids and adults , the workers are super nice and they take good care of the museum.You may need more than one day to see everything on it, if you really want to read and get on details, if not you can perfectly see it in one day.They won’t let you get bag packs in so be aware of that , they also offered wheelchairs and strollers if you meet it and lockers to leave your bid bad in.We visit it every month and we’ll definitely keep visiting

da
Review №33

Very cool museum. Went on 4th of July and they had a lot of extra stuff. Inflatables, food trucks, did a parachute demonstration. Was a lot of fun.

Ro
Review №34

Had a wonderful time visiting the National Infantry Museum during my sons graduation at Ft. Benning. The museum is huge and I liked how different segments of military history was broken down into different rooms, so you can take in bits at a time and really reflect on the different displays.

Co
Review №35

Went with my brother while on family weekend because he is in bootcamp. We got in free with him and it was amazing. The different sections and eras they had were beautiful. The history that housed at this place was breath taking. The restaurant was closed but not a big deal. Would reccomend if you are in the area.

Mi
Review №36

Really great local museum with an amazing array of historical military equipment. Exhibits are well kept and interactive. I learned so much. The food was good and reasonably priced in the restaurant. Staff was friendly. Modern museum, handicap assessable, no charge, plenty of parking, beautiful grounds... but do donate something to this fine museum. Im not much of a military buff but I did not feel propagandized. However, I do like history and there is plenty to learn here with up close and personal real life exhibits to bring home the impact.

Ti
Review №37

LOVE LOVE LOVED IT! Our son just graduated from Fort Benning and they had a banquet the night beforehand at the museum. There were so many historical items. Its DEFINITELY a place to visit if youre interested in the history of our military.

va
Review №38

Went to the Hall of Fame by CVCC at The National Infantry Museum tonight. The place was great; the people were awesome and the entertainment was absolutely marvelous...and the food was delicious. Had a great time

Ka
Review №39

The appreciation that you feel towards the men and the women who sacrifice their lives for our freedom is unmeasurable when you walk into this place , its truly a great place to visit if you like going to museums. Its clean and the staff are really nice, there is Small theater inside that shows films related to the theme of the museum. You simply have to donate $5 or more at the entrance if you would like to contribute to the museum.

Sa
Review №40

Great museum. Learned a lot and got to take in the history of Infantry. Must go if you are able too.

Gi
Review №41

Amazing place! A must see.

Ev
Review №42

This place is truly amazing. Great place to learn some war history and enjoy some patriotism. I highly recommend a visit!

Ly
Review №43

Extremely interesting and excellently displayed. Covers Americas infantry history from the very beginning to modern time. I found it fascinating with lots of sound, motion, and information. I look forward to a return visit in order to more fully study the exhibits.

Sw
Review №44

Absolutely amazing. The history inside of the museum is breath taking. If I ever go back to FT. Benning I definitely will be visiting the museum again. If you have not been there and you are in the area I recommend going this is a must see!

Ma
Review №45

I would go again. It was free to get in. You can donate if you like. There was several things to see and learn from My favorite was looking back on history Ive learned. You would have to see it to feel how amazing it is.

Pa
Review №46

Gorgeous building and a beautiful tribute to the soldiers that have served

Ti
Review №47

Omg this place is awesome and huge. So much to see. If your on a budget this is a place to go. All they ask for is a donation. Definitely a must see for the family

Ha
Review №48

The exhibits are truly impressive. Awesome way for kids and adults alike to learn about military history.

De
Review №49

This is great place to gather the knowledge of American War history. It is a very good museum. There is no entry fee. The suggested donation is $5 per person of you want. This has pictorial information, guns, machines etc. I suggest minimum 3 hours and preferably 5-6 hours for visit duration.

Su
Review №50

Its a great place to visit! If you have never been in any kind of military museum, you will really like this. After you see all that you want, there is a dining room upstairs where you can relax and have some dinner before leaving.

Jo
Review №51

Amazing museum! Absolutely breath taking. Very heart warming and heart breaking at the same time. Service was friendly. People were kind and helpful.

Ma
Review №52

I probably never would have ended up here but my son was in basic at Fort Benning.this museum was raided by CNN as one of the top best museums in America that is free. They have simulated helicopter rides which is really fun where you shoot at people, and they have every infantry unit from world war one up until now.the volunteers are all retired veterans and go out of their way to help you.there are not many museums are free anymore it will take you a long time to get through it and their outdoor tanks and planes and a beautiful walkway with flags. I give it a 10 out of 10My dad was in the infantry my son is in the infantry now and it made me very proud to see.

De
Review №53

We visited this museum on Memorial Day weekend. Not only does it touch in the history of the Infantry, but it also features a wing dedicated to the Armor and Calvary as well. The memorials outside of the museum were beautifully kept and a great honor to those who served.

Am
Review №54

Lots of history. Amazing displays. Very interesting and organized exhibits. Will return.

Er
Review №55

This is a great place to visit, whether you’ve had family serve or not! Lots of displays to see and they have some areas set up like you’re walking through a war zone. Pretty neat! Our boys loved it! It is free admission, they do ask you do a small donation when entering to keep it running.

Al
Review №56

You can hear soldiers marching as you walk through the tunnel with history of each battles on the sides and cool projection screens on everything with videos from combat and other things in history. Very nice people.

Ch
Review №57

My son and I enjoyed this place so much. There was so much to see inside and outside. Im returning to Georgia in a few weeks and defiantly going back.

Ra
Review №58

Such a wonderful museum! They even had strollers we rented for free to contain the kids after they got tired. It was extremely well organized and even after 2 hours we still didnt even cover 1/3 of the museum. The staff was very friendly as well.

po
Review №59

Such a beautiful place to visit. Lots to see and even a movie theater to show a couple of older war movies and informative movies. We came to Fort Benning to see our two boys graduations so we went here and we will be returning to visit the museum again.

Ra
Review №60

Highly recommend visiting this wonderful museum. The exhibits are unique and inspiring. We spent several hours over two days and still did not see it all. Enjoyed the tour of the old buildings from Pattons days.

Ch
Review №61

Extremely well detailed and informative museum. Well worth the trip.

Re
Review №62

Plenty of very interesting history and people to help you with any questions. You can order a brick paver to honor a veteran in your family. I went today to honor my uncle Robert I. Rabb.

km
Review №63

What a beautiful place. We enjoyed our personal tour from our step son, and there was so much to see. Amazing to see the timelines.

Th
Review №64

If you dont go its because you hate America. Its in the Bible. Facts

Le
Review №65

Wow. Please go. Even if youre against war, this is truly an amazing place to see the sacrifices made by ordinary people to secure our country. I have always hated the thought of going to war but the soldiers who sacrifice their lives are nothing less than honorable in their plight to do good for our countrys future. I even witnessed a turning blue graduation ceremony. I was touched by this place and hope to visit again because even 3 hours are not enough to fully accomplish seeing this museum in its entirety.

CJ
Review №66

Went there for my sons Army boot camp graduation. SPC Carmichael. Enjoyed it. Beautiful museum. Great Customer Service. Much love to the staff.

TT
Review №67

Keeping it real....i was thoroughly disappointed. This museum doesnt adequately address military history...yes it has a lot of writing...etc but there are some major important historical facts that are missing. I was so frustrated until i stopped taking pictures. I should have taken a picture of the Ranger wall...the museum missed an important , significant part of history.

Ev
Review №68

Absolutely Amazing experience! Staff was very friendly! We learned so much while visiting! Our Admiration for our Armed Forces is sky high! We pray for them and their loved ones! Thank you to All from our whole hearts!

He
Review №69

What a truly special place for American History. We spent the whole day there, ate lunch, shopped and had a wonderful time!

Cr
Review №70

Amazing is an understatement. Takes several hours to get through all the exhibits. If your prior military and served in a combat zone prepare for tears to return to your eyes. The entrance was heart breaking with memories.

Ch
Review №71

Great experience. Sections dedicated to different time periods in American military history with incredible amount of artifacts and first hand accounts.

Bu
Review №72

This is a very nice place to learn about our military history, the staff are very helpful and polite. Made me miss my Army days....

Ro
Review №73

Awesome history that is presented in a personal way. Lots of personal soldier items and stories. Spent about 4 hours over two days.

Ch
Review №74

Well done so much information and history with exceptional displays. Make sure you have a few hours to go through everything

Kr
Review №75

A great place for the whole family. The workers were beyond courteous and helpful. A very educational place.

Di
Review №76

I particularly liked the the soldiers uniform display. Each uniform displayed by a field soldier and the story behind each uniform. The museum has a nice layout with room to reflect. A must see if in the Fort Benning area.

Jo
Review №77

Absolute must see if youre in the area. Spent 3 hours walking through and could have easily spent more time.

Je
Review №78

Excellent!! A must see if you are in the area. It was free with a suggested $5 donation per person. Our son just graduated at Fort Benning and it was a requirement for them to visit during training. He loved it so much and is so proud of the Infantry, he wanted to take us through it after graduation. It is well worth the donation.

Mi
Review №79

WOW is the only words that comes to my mind right now. Have you ever been to The National Infantry Museum? If not, then you should go. Theres so much history & stories to be learned there & if u havent ever been to an Army graduation at the National Infantry Museum, oh youre really missing out.. It will draw you in & make you so proud of all of the men & women that are preparing their lives to protect us all.. GOD BLESS ALL THE MEN & WOMEN THAT ARE IN THE MILITARY, PAST, PRESENT, & FUTURE SERVICE MEN & WOMEN!!!

An
Review №80

Excellent historical insight to the role of the infantry over the years.

Aa
Review №81

Our soldier was in an all fire hurry, after graduating Basic Combat Training, to eat junk food and relax somewhere out of sight. Therefore, we only toured the grounds.

Yv
Review №82

This museum is amazing. The amount of thought, design and detail is impressive. I do not consider myself to have a large interest in war/battle history but this museum makes it so interesting I meant to read about everything. I think this museum would appeal to most anyone. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. I have visited this museum several times and hope to visit many more times.

Ca
Review №83

Excellent ! I love the display thought history.

De
Review №84

Recommend to everyone. Very nice atmosphere and will return again

Ga
Review №85

This is one of the finest museums I have visited anywhere in the world. It tells a comprehensive story of the role that the Infantry played in every American war through fine exhibits and personal stories.

Jo
Review №86

Super impressive. Spent about 2 hours there and could have spent a whole day. The place is well done and laid out very well.Fantastic place for military buffs but even if you are not that into the military it’s great for History buffs.

J.
Review №87

Completely fantastic! The National Infantry Museum is a national treasure telling the great story of Americas leaders in battle. Definitely a must visit for anyone who may find themselves near Columbus, GA.

Jo
Review №88

What a wonderful museum to visit to learn the history of the United States Army infantry. They have a wonderful staff that can help you with any of your questions. They have wonderful exhibits inside and outside and you will learn the history of the worlds best infantry in the world, The United States Army Infantry . I had a wonderful tour thank you

Ga
Review №89

BADASS MUSUEM, coming from a history majoring student.

Co
Review №90

It was so beautiful!!!!! The grounds were kept really nice and building itself was beautiful! Then the inside was so nice! My son who os 5 years old loved it, my daughter who is 2 was kinda scary at 1st because of the sound effects! But after a while she was okay. Would love to go back!!

Je
Review №91

Very nice place. Enjoyed my sons graduation!

Tr
Review №92

Love the setup and presentation of the history of infantry. But they didnt show much of the representation of black and minority soldiers.

Fr
Review №93

This place was amazing. We had attended a graduation event and it was behind the museum. Had we known ahead of time there was so much inside, we would have planned a longer day there. The museum is Amazing. Everything is well kept, legible, well explained. The amount of information available would really take days. Plan a good 4 hours plus, if you really want to read and be immersed by this place. So easy to just wow at everything. $5 Donation at the door is suggested. Worth way more. Please donate to keep this beautiful place running.

Bo
Review №94

This is a great museum,lots of great exhibits.

Vi
Review №95

This place was awesome! Great for all ages. My grandkids loved the room where the kids could put on uniforms and look through the night vision goggles. I loved how the had different rooms for each war, it was done so well. The jungle tou walked through..sights and sounds were amazing

Su
Review №96

Very emotional place to visit with all the sights and sounds. But well worth a visit

An
Review №97

A great place to visit. Has a lot of history and very detailed exhibits. Was there for my sons Army graduation.

Br
Review №98

Awesome experience to see evolution of the us infantry. Also had some fun interactive games. Highly recommend a visit.

Sa
Review №99

So glad the infantry has a museum. Well set up and easy flow through all the galleries. Lots of information. Good from 0-500 yrs old. Learn something new each time.

Ch
Review №100

Great displays and artifacts. The detail in the exhibits and dioramas is well done. Outside of the area is very spacious. It looks like a historical place, and it has different kinds of flags. Many mannequin armies. Its great!

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  • Address:1775 Legacy Way, Columbus, GA 31903, United States
  • Site:http://www.nationalinfantrymuseum.org/
  • Phone:+1 706-685-5800
Categories
  • History museum
  • Event venue
  • Gift shop
  • IMAX theater
  • National museum
  • Restaurant
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:9am–5pm
  • Wednesday:9am–5pm
  • Thursday:9am–5pm
  • Friday:9am–5pm
  • Saturday:9am–5pm
  • Sunday:11am–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:Yes
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