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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, as all visitors are required to exit the museum at time of closing. Parking at the museum is always free.
Note: The museum is handicap accessible and has free on-site parking. Ample restrooms and seating are available throughout the museum.
Museum Hours
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: 12 pm – 4pm
Please note the following: The museum will close at 1 PM on Saturday May 18th in preparation for the Red, White and Craft Brews Fest. It will be closed all day on Saturday, May 25th in preparation for the Abilities Wine Tasting Event.
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
Admission
Purchase Admission Tickets or Memberships On-Line
Standard Rates
Adults – $17.95
Seniors (65+) - $14.95 (Discount!!!)
Children (4-12) – $12.95 (Discount!!!)
Children 3 and under - FREE
Active & Retired Military w/Military ID – FREE
(Active-White CAC; Retired-DDForm2RET, Blue Color OR Reserve Retired-DDForm2RES, Red Color)
Veterans w/VA ID Card – $14.95 (Discount!!!)
AAA Rate – $15.25 (Discount!!!)
Special rates are available for organized groups of 10 or more:
Adults- $13.00
NOTE: Reservations are required for organized groups.
Please contact Kindra at (727) 539-8371 ext. 107 or by email Kindra@armedforcesmuseum.com to arrange a tour date.
Guided Tours- A Wonderful History Experience!
Guided tours are available upon request. Contact Kindra at 727-539-8371 ext. 107 or by email at kindra@armedforcesmuseum.com to schedule your tour. Tours are suitable for all ages and take approximately 1.5 – 2 hours. Our large parking lot can accommodate tour buses.
Student Field Trips
Students (Grades K thru 8) - $5.00
Students (Grades 9 thru 12) – $8.00
Chaperones - $10.00
*For every 10 students, 1 chaperone/teacher will receive a paid admission.
All field trips include a guided tour, museum scavenger hunt, letters to overseas troops, *lunch (at additional cost), motion theatre rides (at additional cost).
To arrange a field trip, please call Kindra Steadham at (727) 539-8371 ext. 107 or contact her by email kindra@armedforcesmuseum.com to arrange a date. Tours are suitable for all ages and take approximately 1-2 hours.
LOCATION
The museum is located at 2050 34th Way North, Largo, FL. 34th Way North on the north side of SR 688/ Ulmerton Road between Belcher Road and Starkey Road.
DIRECTIONS
From Interstate I-275 Southbound
Take exit #31 (SR 688/Ulmerton Road). Drive west on SR 688 for 6.6 miles, passing Belcher Road. Turn right on 34th Way North. Citgo gas station will be at the corner of 34th Way North and Ulmerton Road (approximately ¼ mile west of Belcher Road intersection). Follow this street to the cul de sac. The entrance to The Armed Forces Military Museum will be at the end of the street.
From Interstate I-275 Northbound
Travel north on I-275, merge onto FL-686W, exit #30 toward Largo/Clearwater. Follow 686 north to the merge ramp to SR 688 West (Ulmerton Road). Travel west for approximately 5 miles and turn right on 34th Way North. Citgo gas station will be at the corner of 34th Way North and Ulmerton Road (approximately ¼ mile west of Belcher Road intersection). Follow this street to the cul de sac. The entrance to The Armed Forces Military Museum will be at the end of the street.
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My wife and I represent a group of senior men and women of Lake Shipp Baptist Church in Winter Haven, Florida who takes once a month trips to different locations throughout central Florida. What would it cost for a guided tour by 15 men and women of you facilities. Please send this information so I may put it on the planning calendar and Iwill get back to you for the date. Our trips are always made the first Tuesday of each month.
Thanks for the information.
Bill Chestnut
Hi Bill,
Thank you for your inquiry. I will send Tammy Shorter our groups coordinator your information for a follow up to you.
Thank you.
My father (deceased) was in the Navy and involved in naval gunnery training during WWII. I have a number a gunnery manuals, etc. that I’d like to donate if you’re interested. Although I live in the Brooksville area, I have a number of relatives in Pinellas county that we frequently visit. If you want the manuals, please call (352-583-3120) or reply via email and I’ll bring them by the next time I’m down your way.
HI Bill,
We thank you for your father’s service. We would very much be interested in the manuals. Thank you for contacting us in regards to the possible donation. For more information on donations, please feel free to email Kevin Shorter at info@armedforcesmuseum.com.
I would like to buy 4 adult tickets.
It’s a Chistmas gift to my uncle’s and myself.
But I cant give ou a date that we can all get together, so the need to be open tickes.
The will love it as I do!!
Keith: Thank you for your interest in The Armed Forces Military Museum. The tickets can be purchased on-line – at which time they will be sent in the mail to you, or you can come into the museum and purchase them at the front desk. Either way, you do not have to commit to a date for your trip. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at (727) 539-8371. What a great gift – you and your uncles will not be disappointed.
Hello, I’m planning to visit the museum with my family soon. I just wonder if the cameras are allowed. Thanks.
We allow photo cameras only – no video and no flashes. We look forward to your visit. If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to call us (727) 539-8371.