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Veterans Memorial Museum

100 SW Veterans Way · Chehalis, WA

Why you should go…

The Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, Washington honors veterans and soldiers from Lewis County and the South Puget Sound and Southwest Washington regions who served in United States military engagements. Its 9,000 square foot main gallery holds 85 display cases of military artifacts, and it maintains a military history reference library. Outdoors it displays a warplane, a helicopter, military vehicles and deck guns.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

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