Chiriaco Summit, California: General Patton Memorial Museum

Tank yard, statue and museum tell the story of career warrior General George "blood and guts" Patton. He trained in this desert landscape with his troops as he prepared to invade north Africa in WWII.

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Yellow bellies graffiti General Patton Museum

Unidentified vandals spray-painted anti-war slogans on the General Patton Memorial Museum at Chiriaco Summit, CA, last week. In an act apparently related to the conflict in Iraq, aerosol can-wielding cowards defaced 19 tanks and symbols of American military honor....

[03/29/2003] Complete News Story

Plywood cutout provides inspirational souvenir photo.

Patton Museum Photo Opportunity

Photo Op at the George S. Patton Memorial Museum in Chiriaco Summit, California.

[Mark Holloway, 07/14/2002]

General George S. Patton Memorial Museum

A museum dedicated to the late, soldier-slapping general! About 160 miles from Los Angeles, on the 10 freeway, the front of the museum is populated with a history of the American tank! There is a small cafe and gas station nearby, but that's about all there is at this exit.

[Don Burt, 12/10/2001]

Here since 1992. Also features Patton's Christian altar, made of stone and facing the desert and mountains. Best souvenir is reported to be .50 caliber machine gun bullets fashioned into keychains.

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General Patton Memorial Museum

Address:: 62510 Chiriaco Rd, Chiriaco Summit, CA
Directions:: I-10 exit 173.
Hours:: Museum daily 9:30-4:30 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:: 760-227-3483
Admission:: Adults $10.
RA Rates:: Worth a Detour