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Washington National Guard Museum, Lakewood, WA

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Washington National Guard Museum

A military history museum called The Arsenal, run by the Washington National Guard at Camp Murray.

Lakewood, WA

About Washington National Guard Museum

The Washington National Guard Museum, known as The Arsenal, displays historic items and artifacts that trace the work of Washington's soldiers and airmen since 1898. The collection covers federal overseas missions and state emergency responses, including the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption, floods, wildfires, and the Oso landslide. Its stated mission is to collect, preserve, display, and interpret the heritage of the state's militia and National Guard. Group tours are arranged by appointment, and outdoor displays at Camp Murray can be viewed on weekdays by appointment.

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