Experience our 247-seat theater and enjoy the many scheduled events. We will host a variety of activities in this beautiful center including military related films, cultural events, and much more. Get your tickets today for upcoming activities. Contact the theater manager for information about renting the theater.
Explore centuries of U.S. military history – and discover the lasting legacies they left behind.
Keep checking back with us when we once again host a special “oral history” event for local and visiting veterans. Those participating in the event will have the opportunity to share their personal military combat stories with an Witness to War interviewer and videographer.
The Military Heritage Museum will
OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
There will be capacity limits and mandatory coronavirus protocals in place. Click here for details.
To pre-purchase admission tickets: Click Here
CONNECT
With 30,000-plus historic artifacts, veteran-led tours and thousands of oral histories, the Military Heritage Museum provides visitors an opportunity to fully understand and experience military history in an authentic, personal and unique way.
DISCOVER
By hearing the big story of military history through small, individual stories, visitors learn about well-known events from an entirely new perspective — and about events and viewpoints they never knew.
ENGAGE
The Future Force Academy second floor activity areas create a realistic and fun experience while providing visitors unique educational opportunities.
THE SEMINOLE WARS
Opening Exhibit:
The Seminole Wars
The first limited-run exhibit will tell the stories of the Seminole Wars. Our museum staff has worked carefully with Seminole tribes in Southwest Florida to gain a better understanding of this series of conflicts with the U.S. Army spanning from 1816 to 1858.
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THE STORIES
Bringing history to life by listening and reading the personal stories of those who served this great country.
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HELP US TELL THE STORIES
Our Museum is growing! But we can’t do it alone. We need your help. Consider giving in one of the following ways.
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NEWS
Stay up to the date on the latest news, press coverage and happenings surrounding the Military Heritage Museum.
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BE A PILOT!
Seize an opportunity to pilot your favorite airplane or naval ship on our state-of-the-art simulators!
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VISITING THE MUSEUM
GALLERY HOURS:
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day
General Admission: Includes access to the Museum’s first floor galleries and exhibits, second floor Simulator Room, War Room, Virtual Reality Experience and exhibit areas. Academy Library (does not include book check-out privileges), and access to Gulf Theater Museum conducted programs taking place during gallery hours.
$12 per person; $10 for veterans and military active duty, $9 for youth ages 5-13, $5 for Annual Members and No fee for children under 5, Charter and Sustaining Members.
Additional fees may be required for special theater and other programs. For more information on annual or charter membership please visit the membership page.
ADDRESS:
900 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
PHONE: 941.575.9002
