I am so museumed out after being at 2 civil war battlefields in the past few days. Anyway, I walked through with my cadet son and spouse. I saw some other cadets were able to climb on a tank and asked if my son could and he was able to. Yes! Cool photo opportunity! read more

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Wonderful collection of military history and leadership and of course their namesake General George Patton. Highlighting the deep military hit of the Patton family. read more

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Normally I am a fan of automotive, aircraft and railroad museums with an occasional art museum thrown in. Civil War battlefields have been my main military interest, but i was intrigued by this on several levels. Road signs on I-65 piqued my interest initially. A food TV show on his private chili recipe and the fact that this is a frequent detour for me around Louisville bound construction traffic made the decision to stop easy. One of the worst rainstorms I ever faced almost made me give up on my quest to get here, but that I did. The chili recipe was not to be found, but that is OK. I'm glad I stopped. There is no point in reviewing every single exhibit. You can do that on your own on the website. I will however comment on the overall impression I had being here. Exhibits did a very nice job of blending the hardware, history and personal side of both the general and the history of Fort Knox. I learned a lot and that is the purpose of a museum now, isn't it? Not just the main man were displayed but there was a good balance of all aspects. One exhibit did touch me deeply and that was the fire truck on display from the attack on the Pentagon on 9/11. You see, that attack is somewhat often overshadowed by the Twin Towers. My sister rushed to the Twin Towers as a member of clergy and was recognized as such. I grew up in the NYC area and have visited Ground Zero more than once, in all of its incarnations. There is a fire truck on display in NYC from that event. The one I saw was helpful to make me tie the events together and learn what a great job our military does. read more

Very interesting museum. I learned more than I thought. NOW, the only thing that was difficult was trying to find it. I was on the base and the old entrance is not open and google doesn't know that. took me three times to figure it out. I told the lady at the shop they need to put signs up at the old entrance. You enter off of Hwy 31. Want to give Gloria a big shout out for excellent customer service. So, this place is big and it is free. His whole family was in the service. Just so interesting. Don't forget to drop some money in the donation box. Enjoy. May 2023 read more

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Two easy hours to tour the Patton Museum and learn about the historic trajectory and tragic death of this great American leader. The Museum is on the grounds of the famed Fort Knox, so you will need to stop at the visitor center first. Provide identification to the armed guard so that a pass can be issued for you to be on this federal installation. Once that's issued and you are free to go on base, there is ample signage to ensure that you don't get lost or wander into places where civilians are not allowed to go. Just follow the signs. Getting off the base from the museum is easy and you're right back onto the highway. (The museum was closed as part of the COVID pandemic but has reopened to the public as of July 2020.) The museum is full of quotes and memorabilia not just of General Patton and his leadership, but of others who have reached similar rank in the US military including General Colin Powell, who served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1989. A great history of World War Two is here, at least the European theater of operations part. A number of General Patton's personal items are on display including his early uniform, his guns and the vehicle from his 1945 fatal accident. Tip: Always wear a seatbelt, kids. A tanks, jeep, and personnel carrier are on display as well as flags, guns and many of the General's quotes and sayings. It is not very interactive so it's probably not going to interest folks under age 10 or so. The museum is completely free and there are picnic tables outside for hanging out. Worth it if you're in the area but I wouldn't make a special trip unless you are very interested in WWII history and General Patton. [Round number review 13600 overall, 919 of 2020.] read more

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Notably, the museum as of this writing does not require any special admissions procedures and has a separate entrance from the military base. Their website is even a .org (rather than .mil), so I'm not entirely sure what the arrangement is. Even as military museums go (and I've been to a few), this one was remarkably jingoistic, both in general and with regards to its subject. Their claim that the man slapped some soldiers because he didn't appreciate that they might have had PTSD strikes me as a ludicrous projection of modern ideas into the past, for example, and they use a lot of vague claims to frame a comparison between George Washington and Benedict Arnold, one that even if I might agree with it in principle is unlikely to truly be as black and white as they make it sound. Of course, many of the artifacts you can just look at and think your own thoughts. Conversely, this place is identified as the George Patton Leadership Museum, and even if their placards citing examples of various virtues might be stretching or oversimplifying to make a point, the very notion of championing virtues seems so countercultural at this point it is worth examining in and of itself. I don't know what a young visitor without a lot of knowledge or life experience would come out of here thinking, but given that most of the visitors I saw had an adult (probably someone who served) to help them out, I imagine that it's probably a worthwhile experience for them. read more

This museum provides a variety of military hardware and exhibits focused on military leadership. The museum can be viewed in less than 2 hours. The gift shop offers a variety of souvenirs. read more

General George Patton Museum - Museums Near Me - Fort Knox, Kentucky

What's not to like about history? A good museum that requests donations upon entry. Ot takes you through the career of General Patton as well as a section on the ROTC program. It is conveniently located just outside of Fort Knox and is open to the public. read more

This museum was just completely remodeled just last year and it's beautiful. To enter the museum you must enter the military base 1st. Then go through the check in process which took us about 1 hour. So be prepared and have your ID. Once your cleared to go on the base it's only a mile or two drive to the Patton museum which was easy to find. The museum has its own large parking lot. As you leave the parking lot there are several tanks and a few guns/canons outside to look at as you approach the museum. It's FREE to visit the museum (free to park and free to enter the base). Once inside you will encounter several vehicles, weapons, quotes, lots of reading and just about anything that had to do with Patton. There is even a small theater which plays movies about Patton. This is a MUST SEE museum that is very clean, tidy and orderly inside, and at free, you just can't beat it!!!!!!! Plan on at least a half day including the check in to enter the base. If you want to make it a full day you can stay a full day. Another thing I liked was there were several areas to sit and rest inside the museum as well. read more

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Excellent museum. Changed up since my last visit. More focused on Patton now, used to be the Tank Museum. Great Artifacts from both the man and the movie. You need maybe an hour. Remember, this is in Fort Knox which is an active military base. The museum entrance is not the main fort entrance. You can see the gold depository from the highway but not up close. read more

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You can't beat free admission! Located off base and right off of the highway. Be careful your gps may incorrectly tell you to go onto Fort Knox and take you in the back way which is inaccessible. This museum has a lot of really cool and unexpected items from George Patton's life. My only complaint is that there isn't really a sequence to the timeline of displays and the traffic flow of the museum is kind of confusing. Other then that great museum and I highly recommend for anyone interested in the military or WW2! read more

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I'm collecting George Patton Museums. This is my second, following a visit to the Patton Museum near Twentynine Palms, California. And I can unequivocally say that this one is in my top two favorite Patton museums. (Are there others, I wonder?) The highlight of this museum is its unmatched collection of objects relevant to Patton's life and military experience. It has the actual car that wrecked with Patton aboard, ending his life in 1945, many of his uniforms, boyhood toys, family objects, and even his own war plunder. Wanna see a bunch of old weapons? You won't be disappointed. The focus of the museum is not, strictly speaking, just to inflate the importance and exploits of General Patton. The emphasis seems more generally focused on teaching lessons to recruits, with elaborate displays touting qualities like leadership, tenacity, commitment, and honor. And the best part of the effort is that it's not all hero worship. The museum doesn't shy away from questioning Patton's decisions on multiple occasions. Unfortunately, however, I found the displays to be a hodgepodge of disjoint and sometimes confounding messages. Too much text, sometimes poorly thought out, and assembled in a manner that often made very little sense. Plenty of interesting material with good intent but sometimes poor curation or execution. Curating a museum display surely is not a simple matter; I think this one could use a little help. read more

Really good! I really recommend it! I learned so much we recently did this thing called night At the museum and it was really fun! read more

This museum is available to the public, with access from US-31W just north of the Main Gate at Fort Knox. The museum remains open while undergoing current renovation. I was able to view displays which tell the story of Army leadership training and the related ROTC/JROTC from it's beginnings in Vermont to the present-day system of military education at public and private universities throughout the U.S. Another small display about the U.S. Bullion Depository, or the 'Gold Vault' provides a bit of history regarding the construction and operation of this important military complex at Fort Knox. Armor Memorial Park displays markers commemorating the various units and areas of the world to which they were deployed. The 33,000 square foot display is undergoing a total renovation of the inside of the building. They promise to exhibit cutting edge immersive and interactive technology to put Army leadership in the broader context of the American story. Changes will depict the Army of 1775 through the present day. The famous Patton collection is also undergoing preservation and restoration. It will go back on exhibit and feature items that have not been on display for years, if ever. A new exhibit will display the Army's fire truck that was on duty at the Pentagon on 01 September 2001 and the story of first responder leadership. The grand reopening date is set for 14 June 2013. An ongoing WWII Barracks restoration project is being supported by the Patton Museum Foundation, through donations and volunteers. ~~ Much of the outdoor tanks on display has been moved to Fort Benning. There are only 3 tanks left of the many that used to be here. Still, the museum shows promise and I look forward to a repeat visit in the future. Groups and Scout troops might want to check out the daytime and overnight recreation facilities available for rent at Camp Carlson. read more

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Excellent museum, not too big, not too little. Will visit again to see future exhibits that are currently in the works. read more

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One star. I was not happy 1) there is no one way. I had a hard time to get out. 2) too few tanks... in long time ago., I enjoyed to visit. There was many different tanks and M1 Abrams. Also, there was beautiful display of WW 1 tank with field. Now, they are gone!!! 3) Patton, Patton, Patton.... (too much) read more

Really enjoyed the museum. Was very educational and a great place to visit if you every get a chance.

Visited on a trip through Kentucky and was surprised by just how much the museum contained. Large sections of it were still under construction in preparation for an upcoming 9/11 display, and I think a few of the tanks are currently at other locations, but there were still plenty of great displays and an array of historical pieces to get lost in. Staff was great and helpful and we were never lacking someone to answer any questions we had. I highly encourage anyone interested in military history (or tanks or guns, bc come on) to check it out! read more

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My dad served under Gen. Patton in WW2. My dad never talked about the war, so it was educational to me to see the places he fought and the equipment he used. read more

Still a lot of huge tanks to look at even though much of it is moved to Fort Benning, GA. All the stuff about Patton himself is still there and there's a lot of it. You can walk around and see tanks from WWII, Japan and Germany, to present times. Tanks outside to look and take pictures with too. Worth going to, especially sense it's free. read more

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A great look into the past and a great way to honor him and our history it sits right on the Fort Knox base read more

General George Patton Museum - Museums Near Me - Fort Knox, Kentucky

Lots of things to learn. It was interesting and Im glad I went. Not really worth a second visit alone but it is a good place to take history nerd family members read more

This is a fantastic museum and includes everything you want to know about Patton and so much more. My wife and I took a road trip out to Ft. Knox from Charlotte, NC just to visit this museum. It's around an 8-hour drive, so you know how much I want to visit. It's not super easy to get on the base. We got sent back by the gate to get cleared. It took all of 20-minutes to get everything said and done, but I could care less: I wanted to see Patton stuff. After zig-zgging around Ft. Knox we found the museum and parked. It was a short stroll to the entrance and after a kind greeting from the officer on duty we were in. The museum has lots of artifacts, pictures, interactive displays, vehicles, and other exciting info about the General and similar interests. I spent a few hours reading all the displays, taking pictures, and re-remembering things my dad had taught me about WW2. How fun! I can't express what a gem this museum is. It motivates you and makes you proud to be an American. Kudos to the museum and the awesome staff. read more

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This museum needs a new curator. Very haphazard and disjointed record of Patton's life. Displays not in any chronological order with no clear order or flow. Hardly any information on his early career in the Mexican war and only a passing mention of his ww1 experiences. Good display of his personal artifacts and interesting weapons and vehicles. Ft Knox hard to access for civilians as well even with cac card holders. read more

It was definitely cool but I think it's still under renovation. There are a lot of tags missing to explain what you're seeing. It's starts out about Patton and then the rest is all jumbled. From WWII to Desert Storm in just a few steps so it was hard to follow. There's some way to use your smartphone to get audio information but we didn't know how to access it and no one is around to help. I think when everything is up and running it will be impressive. Another review mentioned exhibits about Fort Knox but we looked and never found anything It's free tho so check it out! read more

I have ever been to this museum before until 6 mths ago. It is really nice. I loved the openness. The museum was clean and the gift shop was an additional treat. read more

My four teenage sons, my husband, and myself loved this museum, our only regret was that we could not stay longer. What a tremendous way to learn of some of the noteable figures in military history. And it was free! I also think k the experience of trying to get an approved ID from Fort Knox was quite the experience. Make sure to allow enough time for this process. read more

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I really enjoyed my time here. I am at Fort Knox for work and had the afternoon off so I decided to venture over. I am excited for some of the updates that are planned--particularly the Pentagon on 9/11.I will be back to visit that. I didn't know much about Patton before coming here, but now I have some basic knowledge. I enjoyed seeing the artifacts (particularly those involving Patton's dog, Willie). read more

Was not that great. Had history, but not that much. Had updated, but hasn't changed that much. Kind of a visit once then never again place.

The Patton Museum is newly renovated and is a major upgrade for this place. They now have a digital interactive museum (download their app and use it during the tour). The museum focuses on American military history and Patton's role in it. It also has a section on US Army ROTC history. They are still in the process of upgrading and I think it will only get better. read more

It's a great museum with both a history of Patton and several tanks surrounding the area you can take pictures with. Make sure to stop by the information center first to get a pass to go inside of the active fort area. It's free to go in though! They are still adding to the museum as well. Definitely worth a visit if you are within driving distance. read more

I came here over Memorial Day weekend, unfortunately we didn't arrive until maybe 45 minutes before it closed - not enough time to see everything. We were advised to download the Patton Museum app on our phones, which was really helpful. There's a lot see, and there are some really neat artifacts in the museum. They are in the process of expanding, and I think the museum will be even better once everything is completed. read more

Being not only a major History buff but a Military History buff this is the place you MUST see if you are anything into History. Although a lot of stuff was moved there are still very unique artifacts within from Patton himself including childhood. This is an American soldier and role model every American should be aware of and learn to appreciate. He was one of the Greatest Generation that sadly we don't have today nor in our Army. There are some tanks and even his automobile! If you pay attention while browsing you'll see some other cool stuff along with interesting facts like the jacket he once wore on display and who it was that gave it to him. Before I PCS-ed I made one last trip and even got some cool gifts in the gift shop. I wish I could have at the time afforded the figurine of him that was $79. Really wanted that but I got other stuff that made me happy. :) read more

Its free, but have option of leaving donation. The only issue is that they took alot of the decent exhibits out and have been working on improvements for over 6 months. It tells the story of Patton, which the museum is what its about but wish they had hands on stuff for kids. They don't allow you to get on exhibits outside and kids get bored quickly with just reading stuff. With the renovation, its also hard to follow. The gift shop is $$$, which is sad, because it used to be better priced. I would rather have cheaper gift shop items and pay a small fee to tour the museum. read more

great museum. be careful about using map app- it doesn't direct you to the main base for visitor credentials. leave enough time to pass security. it took us 45 minutes. the museum is great. it isn't just all about patton. There are displays about various wars, rotc and patton. interesting even if you aren't really in to military history or patton. well worth a visit. read more