National Infantry Museum

The National Infantry Museum near the base of Fort Benning, Georgia is dedicated to the everyday infantryman and attempts to educate the American public on the important role the infantryman played during past and present conflicts. The Grand opening took place in 2009 just outside the gates of Fort Benning. The 190,000 square foot museum conveys the epic story of the Infantrymen through a compilation of more than 30,000 items. It records the journey from basic training through every conflict from before the Revolutionary War to present day actions Iraq and Afghanistan. Probably the central exhibit, the "The Last Hundred Yards" depicts battlefield actions throughout U.S. History utilizing life sized dioramas. Visitors will find these depictions moving and will leave them with a lasting appreciation of the infantryman. The Grand Hall prominently features a special gallery recognizing Medal of Honor recipients Visitors can read the plaques honoring each of the nearly 1,500 infantry recipients of the Nation's Highest Military honor. A computer kiosk lets visitors look up complete citations for each Medal of Honor recipient. This unique military museum offers visitors an IMAX Theatre, a full service restaurant, and a well stocked gift shop. Visitors can also fire weapons in a training simulator just like the one used to train soldiers at Fort Benning.