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The museum will close at 1 PM on Saturday, May 18th in preparation for the Red, White and Craft Brews Fest
Please note the museum will also be closed ALL DAY on Saturday, May 25th in preparation of the Abilities Wine Tasting Event.
Hours of Operation
When planning your visit to the museum, we recommend you allow a minimum of two hours for your visit in order to fully take in the museum’s extensive displays. Please note that while the museum is open until 4 PM, entrance to view the museum is recommended only until 3 PM. Also note that all visitors are required to exit the museum at time of closing. Parking at the museum is always free. The AFHM is handicap accessible and has on-site parking. Ample restrooms and seating are also available throughout the museum.
Museum Hours
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: 12 pm – 4pm
NOTE: Museum Store hours are the same as the museum.
Paid admission to the museum is not necessary to visit the museum store.
The museum is closed on the following days:
Mondays
(Except Memorial Day)
Easter
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
July 4th
Thanksgiving Day
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Day
The Armed Forces History Museum is a member of the following:
Hello, I head up a local[Manatee County] WW2 Reenactment Group. We are interested in whether or not your museum would like to discuss a WW2 Reenactor involved event at your location. Please email me or call me at 941-718-0813 with your thoughts on this. Thank You,
Sgt. Thomas
1st I.D. Reenactment Group
We are so glad you guys contacted us, you did an AWESOME job at the Memorial Day Fun Fest.
Unique museum with lots to see! Definitely worth your trip…for both adults and kids!
Are you closed Sun. Dec. 23rd?
Yes, Laura we are. We will be open tomorrow – Saturday the 22nd from 10 – 4 PM and then reopen on Wednesday, December 26th. Hope you can still come out for a visit.