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82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum, Fort Bragg, NC
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82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum

Military history museum on Fort Bragg covering the 82nd Airborne Division from World War I to today.

Ardennes and Gela Streets, Fort Bragg, NC · Fort Bragg, NC

About 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum

Located on Fort Bragg, this museum tells the story of the 82nd Airborne Division, spanning from 1917 to the present day. Its exhibits cover World War I, World War II, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf conflicts, and later operations such as Grenada, Panama, and Afghanistan. Visitors can join a guided gallery tour, walk a memorial path, and explore an outdoor airpark. All museum events and programs are offered free of charge. Because the museum sits on an active military post, visitors must present photo ID and submit to a vehicle search to enter.

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  • #airborne
  • #World War II
  • #Fort Bragg
  • #free admission

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