Several fascinating miniature dioramas, samples of large military equipment, and small personal items, displayed in a manner to bring us face-to-face with the power and implications of the sacrifices and privations our veterans have faced.
It is really a unique place. Fun for kids and educational. Not too long of a visit, so you can do it on a day you have other plans in the area.
While there isn't as much military stuff there as there was a few years ago, it was still a good experience just for the military stuff alone but admission into the custom car side is also included. There are several collector cars, many styles for stagecoaches (even a king's), some of Carl Casper's autos, as well as KITT, the A-Team van, Batman stuff, the General Lee (Dukes of Hazzard),and Fonzi's bike.
Fascinating collection of carriages, rare autos and military history! Our entire family enjoyed this facility! Highly recommend and we will most likely visit again!
You get into both the Kruse Auto museum and the National Military History museum (which are in the same building). Definitely give yourself at least a couple of hours to explore both. There are some really neat artifacts, however the signage explaining them isn't always the best. I wish it was better curated, but it was definitely a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
Took us about three hours to look at everything but was so worth it...looking forward to going again but will definitely be taking the kids next time!
I didn't go due to an accident, but gave it as a Father's day gift to dad and boyfriend's step dad. They loved it. They said they would go back again another time.
We took our grandsons & they really enjoyed it.
The museum had tons of vehicles and displays. It was well thought out, with lots of reading material. It was well worth the money. We would go again.
We always enjoy taking our boys to the National Military History Center...they love all the cars and military exhibits.