Fort Huachuca Museum - Sierra Vista, AZ

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Fort Huachuca Museum

GPS Coordinates: N 31° 33.056 W 110° 22.000

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The Fort Huachuca Museums are located on one end of the "Old Post" area of Fort Huachuca, a National Historic landmark at the mouth of scenic Huachuca Canyon. There are picnic areas further up the canyon and on Reservoir Hill from where visitors can see a spectacular view of the San Pedro River valley.

There are two museums at Fort Huachuca. The Fort Huachuca Museum tells the story of the U.S. Army in the American Southwest and the U.S. Army Intelligence Museum traces the development of the Military Intelligence discipline within the U.S. Army. At the museums visitors will see good examples of weapons, uniforms and equipment spanning more than a century of military history, and everyday household utensils, books, quotes from diaries and journals, and photographs.

Facilities: The Fort Huachuca Museum provides restrooms, a drinking fountain, a gift shop, and ample parking.

Best Time To Visit: The Fort Huachuca Museum is open 9am to 4pm on weekdays; 1pm to 4pm on weekends. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Fees: A small donation is requested to visit the Fort Huachuca Museum.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: In order that other visitors can enjoy the museum experience, refrain from loud or uncontrolled activities. No running, yelling. Don't bring food or drinks into the museum. The Fort Huachuca Museum is not a "hands-on" museum. The items in its collection are rare and irreplaceable, so no touching.

Directions: To reach Fort Huachuca Museum from Sierra Vista: approaching the traffic light at Sierra Vista's Fry Blvd, it is possible to see a sign on the right announcing Fort Huachuca's Main Gate. If approaching from south or north on Highway 90, turn west into Fort Huachuca's Main Gate. If approaching from the west on Fry Blvd, you will drive right through the Main Gate.

Continuing straight ahead through the Main Gate, you will be on a one-way street called Squier Ave. Stay in the right hand lane. Squier Ave takes a slow curve to the right and becomes Winrow Ave. At the "T" in the road, make a left on Mizner Street. Just before Mizner become a private service road, turn right. Mizner takes a turn to the left and becomes Grierson Street. Turn right on Hungerford for Fort Huachuca Museum parking. There is an overflow parking lot just down the street for large recreational vehicles.

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Address

Fort Huachuca Museum

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Fort Huachuca, Arizona 85631

Phone
General: (520) 533-3898