Mac Arthur Memorial Museum

The MacArthur Memorial is the burial place of one of America's most distinguished military officers. General Douglas MacArthur (1880–1964) agreed to this navy town as the site for his monument because it was his mother's birthplace. In the rotunda of the old City Hall, converted according to MacArthur's design, is the mausoleum; 11 adjoining galleries house mementos of MacArthur's career,...

Posted on April 09, 2015. Brought to you by fodors.

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There really is so much information at both the welcome center and the memorial, it's hard to take it all in. I learned so much about General MacArthur in the Phillipines, I really had … There really is so much information at both the welcome center and the memorial, it's hard to take it all in. I learned so much about General MacArthur in the Phillipines, I really had no idea what had happened...

Posted by athlynne on February 21, 2016. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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Exhibits highlight MacArthur's career, with an emphasis on WWII and post war Japan. Shows the heroism of the native peoples and the brutality of war. Thought provoking.

Posted by captjack2016 on February 19, 2016. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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Plan to spend an afternoon exploring the memorial. We lucked upon a small exhibit in the welcome center along with an informative short film about MacArthur's professional and personal life. … Plan to spend an afternoon exploring the memorial. We lucked upon a small exhibit in the welcome center along with an informative short film about MacArthur's professional and personal life. The museum...

Posted by Lisa B on February 09, 2016. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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After watching a documentary about General Douglas MacArthur and hearing he was laid to rest in Norfolk, we decided to go see the MacArthur Memorial. It is easy to find. Exit 10 off of 264, 3 blocks on the left across from parking at MacArthur Mall. Parking ticket can be validated at the Visitor Center for 3 hours of free...

Posted by bethbroxton on February 27, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

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Great free museum. If you love history you will love this museum! A lot to see, many personal belongings, vehicles and papers.

Posted by Evelyn S on February 17, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

The MacArthur Memorial is a series of four buildings commissioned in the 1960s to commemorate the life of one of America's most awarded military heroes, Douglas MacArthur. In 1964, General MacArthur was laid to rest in the main building. The memorial also pays tribute to the men and women who served alongside the General during both World Wars and the Korean War. The memorial museum, in...

Posted on December 19, 2015. Brought to you by cityseekr.

Mac Arthur Memorial Museum is located at 198 Bank St, Norfolk, VA. This business specializes in Legal Services, Educational Services, Tourist Attractions and Other Organizations.

Posted on July 18, 2015. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

The final resting place for General Douglas MacArthur and his wife, this memorial is located in the beautifully restored 1850 City Hall that includes nine permanent and two changing exhibit galleries filled with an extensive collection of military and personal artifacts that traces the life and military career of MacArthur, as well as the millions of American men and women who served our nation...

Posted on September 03, 2011. Brought to you by discoverourtown.