Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri - Temporary Buildings of World War II
- Address:
- Nebraska Avenue, Fort Leonard Wood, MO
- Directions:
- John B. Mahaffey museum complex. Enter the North Gate to post (on Missouri Avenue off of I-44, exit 159). Stay on Missouri Avenue until it turns to Constitution Avenue (past the hospital). After you pass the Post Exchange and several streets, at the T intersection, turn Left onto South Dakota Avenue. After about 3 blocks, the museum complex will be on your left at the intersection of South Dakota and Nebraska Avenues. There will be road signs on post directing you where to go. The speed limit is typically 35 mph on post, unless otherwise noted, but it is 10 mph when passing troops.
- Admission:
- Free.
- Hours:
- M-F 8am-4pm, Sa 10am-4pm, closed Su, Federal holidays.
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Fort Leonard Wood is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from Springfield and 2 hours from St. Louis. [Stephanie, 08/14/2007]
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri - Temporary Buildings of World War II Museum The post is a closed post, but the public is welcome to visit the museums on the post. Simply have a photo ID or driver's license for occupants of the vehicle (ages 15 and over), registration for the vehicle and a copy of the vehicle's insurance. Yes, you will be subject to a vehicle search but it just adds to the excitement of the day. Normally carry firearms, bombs or other illegal paraphernalia? Don't do it the day you visit. [Beth, 04/27/2005][RA: In addition to the Temporary Buildings collection, Ft. Leonard Wood also maintains the U.S. Army Chemical Corps Museum and the Military Police (MP) Museum. We recommend both.]
Part of the Fort Leonard Wood museum (which includes the US Army Engineer Corps, also the Chemical Corps and Military Police Corps museums - transplanted from Ft. McClellan, AL). Free of charge, open Monday through Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm. [Tanker Toad, 10/06/2000]
[RA: Feb. 2005: The base is now closed to the general public. Show ID, be ready for vehicle search, carry nothing illegal.]Nearby Offbeat Places
- Army Chemical Corps Museum, Fort Leonard Wood, MO - < 1 mi.
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- Larry Baggett's Trail of Tears Memorial, Jerome, MO - 13 mi.
- In the region: Bo's Hollow - Model A Rides, BBQ, Beef Jerky, Salem, MO - 32 mi.
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