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Lewis Army Museum, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

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Lewis Army Museum

Army history museum on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, housed in a historic former inn building.

4320 Main St. and Constitution Dr., Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

About Lewis Army Museum

The Lewis Army Museum sits inside the historic Red Shield Inn building on Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington. It holds official Army museum certification and is the only such museum on the West Coast. Its exhibits trace Army history at Fort Lewis and the base, from Camp Lewis in 1917 through later decades. Visitors without base access need a sponsor, so they should contact the JBLM Visitor Center before coming. The museum also runs research requests, volunteer opportunities, and a vehicle park.

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