Daveman Posted August 15, 2000 Share Posted August 15, 2000 Does anyone know of a good armor museum in the US? I've been to the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland a number of times. Their "field of tanks" is great in that there's a lot of vehicles, and you're free to walk up (but not climb on/in) to them, but the vehicles are in so-so shape (being left outside for a few decades doesn't help I guess). ------------------ "You know our standing orders. Out of ammo become a bunker, out of commission become a pillbox, out of time... become heroes." - The Beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sarge Posted August 15, 2000 Share Posted August 15, 2000 Well for my money (a donation at the door) the Patton Museum at Fort Knox, KY is the best I have seen. I just love the cut away view of the King Tiger. Give it a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveman Posted August 15, 2000 Author Share Posted August 15, 2000 Jeez... guess it's been awhile since I was last at Aberdeen. Just checked their website and it looks like they're trying to renovate the vehicles and come up with a building to house them all. ------------------ "You know our standing orders. Out of ammo become a bunker, out of commission become a pillbox, out of time... become heroes." - The Beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgdpzr Posted August 15, 2000 Share Posted August 15, 2000 The Patton Museum at Fort Knox is good. They have a couple of very rare vehicles (the only Panther II hull in existence, mated with a normal G turret) and a cutaway King Tiger. A good collection of small arms, as well as the car in which Patton sustained his fatal injuries. The only problem I have with the museum is the fact that they display only a small portion of vehicles they actually have. Many nice specimens are tucked away in backlot warehouses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtweasle Posted August 15, 2000 Share Posted August 15, 2000 If you're near Chicago, the Cantigny Museum in Wheaton or West Chicago (?) is pretty interesting. Not more than a dozen AFVs IIRC, but a great afternoon destination. It's run by the McCormick Foundation, and has a lot of great displays, wakl-thru diaramas etc. devoted to The Big Red One. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeWary Posted August 15, 2000 Share Posted August 15, 2000 Yeah, I've been to Cantigny. It might even be in Warrenville, but if you got the name, it's not hard to find. You can climb on the tanks there, but you can't go inside, and they're all painted the same dark green color, probably to preserve them as they're all outside. I don't think they have any German armor though. The war museum there is pretty cool. They have a neat D-Day exhibit and a bit about Bastogne. ------------------ "Liberty or Death?" Make it "Victory or Pretty Damned Badly Wounded", and I'm yours. - a prospective recruit during the American Revolution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixgrey Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 Aberdeen is prob. the best. However, most of the posts I've been on have decent museums. Here at Fort Hood both 4ID and 1st Cav have their museums. They are really good for US equipment (WWII-Present)and Russian/Iraqi stuff. -Scouts Out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Smith Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 Whats the URL for the Aberdeen Proving Grounds museum please - I'd love to have a peek Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveman Posted August 17, 2000 Author Share Posted August 17, 2000 Here you go... http://www.ordmusfound.org/ and a great overview shot of the museum... http://www.ordmusfound.org/overview.html ------------------ "You know our standing orders. Out of ammo become a bunker, out of commission become a pillbox, out of time... become heroes." - The Beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntg84 Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 The Patton Museum in KY is one of the best, I used to live in Louisville so a day trip to Ft.Knox wasn't bad, you can spend a day there just taking in all the tanks. Then I moved to VA, and am close to Aberdeen, about 3-4 hrs away, its got some good armor, but if they were to renovate, refurbish, and move everything in doors they would have a heck of a collection to look at. Problem is there is no funding for things like this, the government wont give any money, the citizens give, but its not enough. A nice loan from the passing Clinton adm would be great, with that 2 trillion dollar budget surplus just sitting in the hands of those weasel democrats. When Bush gets into office he'll give some of it back to the citizens, maybe some to fix up Aberdeen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Joe Posted August 17, 2000 Share Posted August 17, 2000 Yes the Patton museum is great, though about half their tanks are in storage. You have to make an appointment to see these. Hopefully, Bush will grant some extra funds to military museums. He is willing to put more money towards the military, which is probably good for me since that's where I'm going in about a year. Too bad I'm too young to vote. ------------------ Ah scheist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M18Hellcat Posted August 18, 2000 Share Posted August 18, 2000 I don't care if you are going to vote Bush or Gore, but to think that Bush is going to give money to museums is misrepresenting his position. The Repubs generally have supporeted decreases in museum funding. Cuts to military museums and base closing has been bi-partisan, but lets not think that an increase in military spending from the Repubs is going to go to museaums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Smith Posted August 18, 2000 Share Posted August 18, 2000 Daveman Your a legend Cheers mate Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike the bike Posted August 18, 2000 Share Posted August 18, 2000 Wonderful - thanks for the URL - I spent a day wandering around the outdoor park about 20 years ago - but there's a lot more there now!! I specifically remember small arms rounds being stuck in the armour of the Jagdtiger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aacooper Posted August 18, 2000 Share Posted August 18, 2000 When museums start sending "soft money" to campaigns, they might get some of the cash currently sent to large defense contractors with suppliers in most congressional districts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted August 18, 2000 Share Posted August 18, 2000 I was at the Patton Museum about a year ago with a camera that did not work. It was very nice and they have plans for a new building also. the cut away Tiger alone is worth the trip. Dave ------------------ My front is pushed back.My right gives way.Situation Excellent! I am attacking! Ferdinand Foch 1916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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