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Courtesy of Higgins Armory MuseumEnjoy this 7 page Firearms Museums Guide.Visit often for additional features and updates.Courtesy of Higgins Armory MuseumMuseumRoad Trip Edition
PAGE 1FIREARMS-RELATED MUSEUMS INThis guide includes museums that members ofThe Ohio Gun Collectors Association felt wouldbe of interest to fellow members. It has beencompiled and updated from your suggestionssubmitted over recent years. You will find thelist alphabetically, below, and by state, alongwith a map on pages 8-9.THEBuffalo Bill Historical Center (6), A complex of museums of western art, firearms,and Native American culture. IncludesCody Firearms Museum – see below. 720Sheridan Ave., Cody, WY 82414; Ph: (307)587-4771C. M. Russell Museum (7), FeaturesBrowning family collection as well as variedexamples of 18th and 19th Century firearms including a number of British doublerifles. 400 13th Street North, Great Falls,MT 59401; Ph: (406) 727-8787, Fax: (406)The guide will become a part of our website, 727-2402www.ogca.com, so please keep your updatesand additions coming. (Undoubtedly, there will Chickamauga-Chattanooga Nationalbe additions and modifications.) In addition, Military Park (8), Claude Fuller collectionmore and more museums offer the ability to of U.S. martial arms. P.O. Box 2128, Fort“walk-through” their collections on-line, and Oglethorpe, GA 30742; Ph: (706) 866we will provide links to web addresses wherever 9241, Fax: (423) 752-5215; www.nps.possible.gov/chch/index.htmBe sure to call ahead to check hours and anyspecial exhibits or programs. For research purposes, some museums will allow access to itemsin storage with advance arrangements.This list is limited to museums within the UnitedStates. We also seek your recommendationsfor museums outside the U.S.A. for a futurereference list.The Aberdeen Museum of History (1),Exhibits include a Blacksmith’s shop. 111East Third St., Aberdeen, Washington98520; Ph: (360) 533-1976; www.aberdeen-museum.orgArizona State Museum (2), Includes Native American historical weapons and a fewartifacts of Pancho Villa-era National Guarddeployment. 1013 E. University Blvd.,P.O. Box 210026 Tucson, AZ 85721-0026;Ph: (520) 621-6302; www.statemuseum.arizona.edu.Cody Firearms Museum (9), One of themost comprehensive collections of American firearms in the world. The heart of themuseum is The Winchester Collection, butvirtually every significant manufacturer inthe world is represented. Offers recordsservice for collectors. Located in the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, 720 SheridanAvenue, Cody, WY 82414; Ph: (307) 5784117; www.bbhc.org/firearmsU.S.A.Dan Hardesty's Wild West Museum (84)Western Memorabilia, Civil War and IndianArtifacts 1280 Franklin Ave. Franklin, PA16323; (814) 432-8577Davis Museum, see J.M. Davis ArmsMuseum (27)First Corps of Cadets Museum (15),Houses the artifacts that promote thehistory of the Oldest Continuously ActiveVolunteer Militia Unit of the United Statesand still serves our country after 267 years.227 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA02116; Ph: (617) 267-1726Fort Ticonderoga (17), One of the nation’soldest museums and boasts the largestcannon collection in North America andpowder horn collection. P.O. Box 390, Ticonderoga, NY 12883; (518) 585-2821Frank Brownell Museum of the Southwest at the NRA’s Whittington Center(83) Highlights 130 firearms that contributed to the exploration and developmentof the southwest. NRA Whittington CenterP.O. Box 700, Raton, NM 87740; (575)445-3615; info@nrawc.orgFrazier Historical Arms Museum (18),100,000 sq. ft. newer museum featuringa permanent collection of wide variety ofColonial Williamsburg (10), A recreated fine American arms, the magnificent Britishcolonial town – lots of walking. Military and Royal Armouries exhibition on long-termcivilian firearms from the 17th and 18th loan, plus period reenactments. 829 W.continued on next pagecenturies. Traces theevolution of the standard British infantrymusket pre-1800. P.O.Box 1776, Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776;Ph: (757) 229-1000;www.history.org/history/museumsArmy Heritage Center (3), Centerpiece ofthe Army’s Historical Program and a majorcomponent of the U.S. Army War College atCarlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. P.O. Box839, Carlisle, PA 17013; Ph: (866) ARMYHTG; www.armyheritage.orgColorado HistoricalSociety (11), LargeThe Art Institute of Chicago (4), The firearms collection alGeorge F. Harding, Jr. Collection of Arms though much of it inand Armor. 111 S. Michigan Avenue, Chi- storage. 1300 Broadcago, IL 60603-6110; Ph: (312) 443-3642; way, Denver, CO 80203;www.artic.eduPh: (303) 866-6822Baltimore Maritime Museum (5), One ofthe most impressive collections of militaryvessels in the world. Piers 3 & 5 BaltimoreInner Harbor, Baltimore, MD 21202; Ph:(410) 396-3453; www.baltomaritimemuseum.orgColorado Springs Pioneer Museum (12),Large Civil War Firearms Collection, 215South Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903;Ph: (719) 385-5990Courtesy of the Frazier Historical Arms Museum
PAGE 2Continued from prior pagestates of preservation. 333 Lynn RiggsMain St., Louisville, KY 40202; Ph: (502) Blvd., (U.S. Route 66), Claremore, OK753-5663; www.frazierarmsmuseum.org 74018; Ph: (918) 341-5707; www.state.ok.us/ jmdavis/Frontier Army Museum (19), Focuses onFort Leavenworth’s role in westward expansion, exhibiting one of the finest collectionsof horse-drawn military carriages in thenation, including a 1790 prairie schooner.100 Reynolds Ave., Fort Leavenworth, KS66027; Ph: (913) 684-3186Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage (20), Exhibits many historic guns onceowned by individuals well known in westernhistory such as outlaw Frank James andothers. 4700 Western Heritage Way, LosAngeles, CA 90027-1462; Ph: (323) 6672000; www.autrynationalcenter.orgGeneral George Patton Museum (21),Largest collection of Patton artifacts inthe world, including personal items usedby General Patton throughout his life andan Armor Memorial Park. 4554 FayetteAvenue, Fort Knox, KY 40121-0208 Ph:(502) 624-3812Jim Gatchell Museum (28), 200 historic guns from all the major gun makers.Closed in winter. 100 Fort St., P.O. Box 596,Buffalo, WY 82834; Ph: (307) 684-9331;www.jimgatchell.comJohn M. Browning Firearms MuseumCourtesy of the National Firearms(29), Original models of firearms designedMuseumby John M. Browning are displayed. 2501Wall Ave., Ogden, UT 84401; Ph: (801) Missouri History Museum (35), From393-9886Lindbergh’s plane, William Clark and theCivil War. 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MOKansas Museum of History (30), Includes63112-0040. Ph: (314) 361-4599; www.a Civil War Museum, 6425 SW Sixth Ave.,mohistory.comTopeka, KS 66615-1099; Ph: (785) 2728681Missouri State Museum (36), One of theKentucky Military History Museum (31),Emphasizes the service of the KentuckyMilitia, State Guard, and other volunteermilitary organizations from the Revolutionthrough the Gulf War. 100 W. Broadway,Frankfort, KY 40601; Ph: (502) 564-1792,Gettysburg National Military Park (22), (877) 444-7867; email: KHS@ky.govNational Park Service museum exhibits anMaine State Museum (32), State Houseoutstanding collection of Civil War era marStation 83, Augusta, ME 04333; Ph: (207)tial arms, both Union and Confederate. 97287-2301; www.maine.gov/museum/index.Taneytown RD, Gettysburg, PA 17325; Ph:html(717) 334-1124, Fax: (717) 334-1891Grant-Kohrs Ranch NHS (23), Historic siteprovides an understanding of the frontiercattle era of the Nation’s history. Hdq. 266Warren Lane, Deer Lodge, MT 59722; Ph:(406) 846-2070, ext. 224; Visitor Center;(406) 846-2070, ext. 250, Fax: (406) 8463962highlights of this collection is over 125Missouri Civil War battle flags. JeffersonSt. and Capital Ave., Jefferson City, MO656101; Ph: (573) 751-2854Montana Historical Society (37), Over1,000 firearms, P.O. Box 201201, 225North Roberts, Helena, MT 59620-1201;Ph: (406) 444-2694; email: mhslibrary@mt.govMorristown National Historic Park (38),Revolutionary War Arms, 30 WashingtonPlace, Morristown, NJ 07960-4299; Ph:Metropolitan Museum of Art (33), Several(908) 766-8215; www.nps.gov/morrexceptional firearms including Colt ThirdModel Dragoon Percussion Revolver, ca. Motts Military Museum, Inc. (39), Founded1853 gifted by George Repaire that was by Life member Warren Motts, this museumonce part of the Locke collection. 5th is dedicated to preserving the memory of allAvenue at 82nd Street, New York City, NY individuals that served in the United States10028; Ph: (212) 879-5500, Ext. 3396; Military. 5075 South Hamilton Rd., Grovewww.metmuseum.org.port OH, 43125-9336; Ph: (614) 836-1500;www.mottsmilitarymuseum.orgHarper’s Ferry National Historical ParkMilwaukee Public Museum Reference Li(24), Extensive museum including a Civilbrary, See Nunnemacher Collection (34). Mountain Post Museum (40), The MounWar museum. P.O. Box 65, Harper’s Ferry,tain Post Historical Center honors the hisWV 25425; (304) 535-6029tory of brave soldiers, past, present andfuture. Check for opening. Fort Carson,Higgins Armory Museum (25), With 5,000CO 80913; Ph: (303) 579-2908objects on 4 floors, it is the only institutionin the Northeast dedicated to the collection,Museum of Connecticut History at Thepreservation, exhibition, and interpretationConnecticut State Library (13), Theof arms and armor. 100 Barber Avenue,Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing ComWorcester, MA 01606-2444; (508) 853pany Collection. 213 Capitol Ave, Hartford,6015; www.higgins.orgCT 06106; Ph: (860) 757-6535, Fax: (860)757-6533Huntington Museum of Art (80) Includesan entire wing on the Herman P. DeanFirearms Collection parts of which havebeen on special exhibit at OGCA in recentContinuedyears. 2033 McCoy RD., Huntington WV25701; (304) 529-2701MuseumJ. M. Davis Arms Museum (27), Extensiveand eclectic collection of guns in varyingCourtesy Springfield Armorycopyright James LagoneRoad Trip GuidePages 8-9
MusArizonaArizona State Museum (2)ArkansasSaunders Memorial Museum (62)CaliforniaGene Autry Museum of Western Heritage (20)Natural History Museum of Los AngelesCounty (45)ColoradoColorado Historical Society (11)Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum (12)Mountain Post Museum (40)ConnecticutThe Museum of Connecticut History at TheConnecticut State Library (13)District of ColumbiaNational Museum of American History (Smithsonian Institution) (46)Naval Historical Center (50)Saunders Memorial Museum (62)GeorgiaChickamauga-Chattanooga National MilitaryPark (8)Road TrMissouriMissouri History Museum (35)Missouri State Museum (36)Ralph Foster Museum at College of the Ozarks (81)MontanaC.M. Russell Museum (7)Grant-Kohrs Ranch NHS (23)Montana Historical Society (37)NebraskaMuseum of Nebraska History (41)Museum of the Fur Trade (42)7123379National Civil War Naval Museum (82)IllinoisThe Art Institute of Chicago (4)Pritzker Military Library (58)Rock Island Arsenal Museum (60)KansasFrontier Army Museum (19)Kansas Museum of History (30)U.S. Cavalry Museum (69)KentuckyFrazier Historical Arms Museum (18)General George Patton Museum (21)Kentucky Military History Museum (31)MaineMaine State Museum (32)MarylandBaltimore Maritime Museum (5)U.S. Army Ordinance Museum (70)MassachusettsFirst Corps of Cadets Museum (15)Higgins Armory Museum (25)Museum of Springfield History at The Springfield Museums (85)Smith & Wesson Museum (63)Springfield Armory National Historic Site (64)62842297871 5457511112408355204556181861Nevada2Nevada State Museum (51)New JerseyMorristown National Historic Park (38)New Mexico75Frank Brownell Museum of the Southwest (83)Courtesy of Higgins Armory MuseumRoswell Museum and Art Center (61)Palace of the Governors (55)White Sands Missile Range (75)New YorkFort Ticonderoga (17)Metropolitan Museum of Art (33)Watervliet Arsenal Museum (73)West Point Museum (74)Special Note: Ontario, Canada member,Frank Grant owns a museum 60 milesnorth of Buffalo, The Canadian MilitaryStudies Museum. (Send your recommendations for other international museums for afuture edition. )
seumrip GuideTexasPanhandle-Plains Historical Museum (56)Texas Memorial Museum (66)Texas Military Forces Museum (67)Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum (68)UtahJohn M. Browning Memorial Museum (29)Pioneer Memorial Museum (57)North CarolinaRemington Arms Co. Museum (59)OhioMotts Military Museum, Inc. (39)National Museum of the U.S. Air Force (48)Ohio Historical Society (53)Warther Museum (77)OklahomaJ.M. Davis Arms Museum (27)National Cowboy Hall of Fame and WesternHeritage Center (43)Woolaroc Museum (76)PennsylvaniaDan Hardesty's Wild West Museum (84)Gettysburg National Military Park (22)Army Heritage Center (3)32177363 2564 8513845848 5376579 62 105047803635721831215962843244639812722 70774119303836069Courtesy FrazierArms Museum3352415826874VirginiaColonial Williamsburg (10)National Firearms Museum (44)National Museum of Marine Corps (47)U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum (72)WashingtonThe Aberdeen Museum of History (1)Washington D.C.Smithsonian Institute (79)West VirginiaHarper's Ferry Nt'l Historical Park (24)Huntington Museum of Art (80)WisconsinMilwaukee Public Museum ReferenceLibrary (Nunnemacher Collection) (52)WyomingCody Firearms Museum/Buffalo BillHistoric Center (9)Jim Gatchell Museum (28)Old West Museum (54)Union Pacific Historical Museum (71)Wyoming State Museum (78)6766Courtesy of theCody Firearms Museum Samuel Hawken halfstock percussion rifle, .59 caliber, 1849 - 1859.Buffalo Bill Historical Center Cody, WY.Gift of William B. Ruger, Sr. and Sturm, Rugerand Company. 1997.4.12Courtesy of National Firearms Museum
Museums (Continued from pg. 7)Museum of Nebraska History (41), Largecollection in storage, only portion on exhibition. P.O. Box 82554, Lincoln NE 68508;Ph: (402) 417-4754 or 800-833-6747;email: educate@nshs.state.ne.usMuseum of the Fur Trade (42), Closed inwinter but exhibits an outstanding array ofartifacts related to the fur trade includingNorthwest trade guns and others. 6321Hwy. 20, Chadron, NE 69337; Ph: (308)432-3843; www.furtrade.orgMuseum of Springfield History atThe Springfield Museums (85),"Gun Making in the Valley" Collection; 21Edwards St., Springfield, MA 01103; Ph.(800) 625-7738; springfieldmuseums.orgNational Cowboy Hall of Fame andWestern Heritage Center (43), Houses(Part of the Smithsonian Institution)(46), 14th Street and Constitution Avenue,Washington, D.C. 20560; Ph: (202) 6333950; www.americanhistory.si.edu;National Museum of the Marine Corps(47), More than just tanks, aircraft, landingcraft, weapons, and uniforms. 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Triangle, VA 22172; Ph:(877) 635-1775; www.usmcmuseum.orgNational Museum of the U.S. Air Force(48), Military aviation history, 400 aerospace vehicles, along with thousands ofhistorical items and exhibits that bring history to life and connect the Wright brothers’legacy with today’s stealth and precisiontechnology. 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433; Ph: (937) 2553286; www.nationalmuseum.af.milNaval Historical Center (50), Anythingabout the navy you would want to know.805 Kidder Breese St. SE, WashingtonNavy Yard, D.C. 20374-5060Nevada State Museum (51), Call for newmuseum opening. 600 N. Carson St.,Carson City, NV 89701-4004; Ph: (775)687-4810, Fax: (775) 687-4333Courtesy of theSaunders Memorial Museumthe Weitzenhoffer Gallery of Fine AmericanFirearms. 1700 N.E. 63rd St., Oklahoma,OK 73111; Ph: (405) 478-2250Nunnemacher Collection of Firearms(52), Extensive American, European andAsian culture and technological collectionswith a focus on firearms technology. Located at Milwaukee Public Museum Reference Library, 800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee,WI 53233-1478; Ph: (414) 278-2728Courtesy of FrazierHistorical Arms MuseumOhio Historical Society (53), Main museum located in Columbus with 50 historicsites and museums throughoutthe state.Some sites are closed/seasonal due tolack of funds. Firearms collection includesthe engraved Cecil Brooks flintlock riflefrom OGCA. 1982 Velma Ave., Columbus,OH 43211; Ph: (614) 297-2300 / (800)686-6124; www.ohiohistory.orgOld West Museum (54), Showcases thespirit of the American West and preservesthe history of Cheyenne Frontier Days.4610 Carey Ave., P.O. Box 2720, Cheyenne, WY 82003; Ph: (307) 778-7290Palace of the Governors (55), Collectionhighlights Rough Riders, Pancho Villa andSanta Fe Trail naming a few. 105 W. Palace Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87504-2087; Ph:(505) 476-5100, Fax: (505) 476-5104Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum(56), Whole wing devoted to all kindsof firearms. 2503 4th Ave., Canyon, TX79015; Ph: (806) 651-2244Pioneer Memorial Museum (57), Themuseum basement houses an assortmentof swords, guns, military apparel. 300 N.Main St., Salt Lake City, UT.ContinuedNational Firearms Museum (44), Extensive National Rifle Assn. museum ofboth antique and modern arms. 11250Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030; Ph:(703) 267-1600Natural History Museum of Los AngelesCounty (45), Hall of California Historycovers roughly four centuries of humanhistory from 1540 to 1940 and spansthe geographic area that is presently theUnited States Southwest. 900 ExpositionBlvd., Los Angeles CA 90007; Ph: (213)763-3466National Civil War Naval Museum (82)40,000-square-foot facility that featurestwo original Civil War military vessels,uniforms, equipment and weapons. 1002Victory Dr., Columbus, GA 31901 (706)327 9798 www.portcolumbus.orgNational Museum of American HistoryCourtesy of the National Firearms Museum
Museums (Continued from pg. 10)Pritzker Military Library (58), The incredible story of the Citizen Soldier in AmericanHistory. 610 N. Fairbanks Court, 2nd Floor,Chicago, IL 60611MuseumArmoryHistoric SiteNationalTreasureLearning CenterRalph Foster Museum at College of theOzarks (81) Large Firearm Collection atmuseum dedicated to preserving Ozarkhistory. P O Box 17, Point Lookout, MO65726 (417) 334-6411 ext. 3407 www.rfostermuseum.comRemington Arms Co. Museum (59),Open only in summer but displays examples of most models of guns made inthe firm’s 189-year history. 870 Remington Drive, P.O. Box 700, Madison, NC27025-0700Rock Island Arsenal Museum (60), Second Oldest US Army Museum. Many outdoor military displays. The only U.S. Armyfacility that assembles tool sets, kits, andoutfits that support equipment in the field.Still makes mounts, recoil mechanisms,artillery carriages, and other combat equipment.) ATTN: AMSTA-RI-CF, Rock Island,IL 61299-5000; Ph: (309) 782-5021; Fax:(309) 782-3598Roswell Museum and Art Center (61),Excellent exhibit of firearms as well asNative American artifacts. 100 W. Eleventh St., Roswell, NM 88201; Ph: (505)624-6722Saunders Memorial Museum (62),Features a collection of guns which belonged to Col. C.B. Saunders. Some ofthe displays include side arms of JesseJames, Wild Bill Hickok, Pancho Villa, andAnnie Oakley. May be seasonal. 115 E.Madison, Berryville, AR 72616; Ph: (870)423-2563Smithsonian Institute, A conglomerateof museums. Many firearms in their collection to be found at the Smithsonian’sNational Museum of American History,above. Washington D.C.; Ph: (202) 6331000; email info@si.eduSmith & Wesson Museum (63), Changing exhibits at S&W Shooting Sports Center which sometimes include examplesof pre-1900 S&W arms. Located in thefactory building down the street from thestore and shooting range. 2100 RooseveltAve., Springfield, MA 01104-1606; Ph:(800) 331-0852OGCA MEETING DATES,DIRECTIONS, AND HOTELS- INSIDE BACK COVER!See "Road Trip Guide" Pages 8-9Springfield Armory National HistoricSite (64), Major exhibit of U.S. militaryarms. Much more in storage. One Armory Square, Suite 2, Springfield, MA01105-1299Texas Military Forces Museum (67),Presents the history of the Texas Militaryfrom the Texas Revolution to the present.2200 W. 35th St., Austin, TX 78703-1222;(512) 782-5659Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum(68), Texas Ranger Artifacts & Exhibits. I35 and University Parks Dr., Waco, TX76702-2570; Ph: (254) 750-8631U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum (72),The firearm collection is a good representation of the evolution of firing systemsused by the American Army since 1775.1201 22nd St., Fort Lee, VA 23801-1601;Ph: (804) 734-4203U.S. Cavalry Museum (69), Chroniclesthe American mounted horse soldier fromthe Revolutionary War to the 1950's. P.O.Box 2325, Ft. Riley, KS 66442-0325; Ph:(785) 784-5797; email: cavalry@flinthills.com; www.uscavalry.orgU.S. Army Ordinance Museum (70),Includes exhibits of cavalry activities fromtheir early beginnings in the RevolutionaryWar up to their modern deployment in thePersian Gulf. Aberdeen Proving Gound,MD; Ph: (410) 278-3602Courtesy of the National Firearms Museumone-of-a-kind guns from the past 400years. One Buffington St., Watervliet, NY12189-4003; Ph: (518) 266-5111West Point Museum (74), Largest of itskind in the United States. Featured galleries: large weapons, small weapons, WestPoint, history of warfare, history of UnitedStates Army, and American wars. U.S.Military Academy, 2110 S. Post Rd., WestPoint, NY 10996; Ph: (914) 938-2203White Sands Missile Range Museum(75), Outside the museum is a missilepark displaying a variety of missiles androckets tested at White Sands. WSMR,NM 88002; Ph: (575) 678-2121Woolaroc Museum (76), Features famedPhillips collection of Colts including numerous Patersons. Rt. 3, Box 2100, Bartlesville OK 74003; Ph: (888) 966-5276Wyoming State Museum (78), NelsonMuseum of the West houses a fine firearms collection. 1714 Carey Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82001; Ph: (307) 635-7670;email: director@nelsonmuseum.com.TO BE CONTINUED ATWWW.OGCA.COMUnion Pacific Historical Museum (71),Significant collection in storage. Checkfor current status of exhibit before visiting.P.O. Box 4006, Cheyenne, WY 82003;email: uphs@uphs.comWarther Museum and Knife Factory(77) Unique wood carving and knifemaking museum. Dale Warther is an OGCAmember. 331 Karl Ave, Dover, OH 44622(330) 343-7513, www.warthers.comWatervliet Arsenal Museum (73), Tellsthe story of Watervliet Arsenal as wellas the history of the Big Guns and manyCourtesy of CodyFirearms Museum
Kansas Museum of History (30), Includes a Civil War Museum, 6425 SW Sixth Ave., Topeka, KS 66615-1099; Ph: (785) 272-8681 Kentucky Military History Museum (31), Emphasizes the service of the Kentucky Militia, State Guard, and other volunteer military organizations f
