The Fort Polk Museum, located at Fort Polk, LA offers visitors a comprehensive look into the history and contributions of the U.S. Army at Fort Polk from 1940 to the present day.
Fort Polk Military Museum
https://history.army.mil/Army-Museum-Enterprise/Find-an-Army-Museum/Fort-Polk-Museum
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Tuesday – Saturday 09:00 -16:00
Monday and Sunday closed
Please note that as the museum is situated on an active military installation, visitors may need to obtain a pass from the visitor center on Entrance Road/Louisiana Avenue at Gate 1. It’s advisable to contact the museum in advance to confirm access requirements.
Aircraft collection
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70-15936 69-16143/OC 71-20326 73-21804 54-007 66-08827 CCCP-88943 | Bell AH-1P Cobra
Bell AH-1S Cobra Bell OH-58C Kiowa Bell UH-1H Iroquois Bell UH-1H Iroquois Hiller OH-23B Raven Lockheed AH-56A Cheyenne Mil Mi-2 |
Some of the displays at this Military Museum are uniforms, insignis and small arms of the 12 U.S. division that served at the fort. A 2.5-acre park has artillery pieces, tanks, helicopters and other vehicles.
Exhibits:
- World War II and the Louisiana Maneuvers: The museum highlights Fort Polk’s origins as a site for the Louisiana Maneuvers, where the Army transitioned from horse-drawn equipment to a fully mechanized force.
- Vietnam War and Tiger Land: During the Vietnam War, Fort Polk served as the Army’s largest infantry training center, preparing over one million recruits for combat. The museum features exhibits on the mock Vietnam villages, known as Tiger Land, used for training.
- Heritage Families: A portion of the museum honors the “Heritage Families” who were displaced from their homes to establish the training area, acknowledging their sacrifices for the nation’s defense.
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