us army quartermaster museum

If your interested in the story of the unsung men who supply the Army's 'bullets and beans', then this museum is for you. Displays included various vehicles, exhibits display rations through the ages Note; this is an active U'S' military post, you have to stop and provide ID to get on base, you're given directions how to get to the museum, don't variate from them, you will be stopped.

Who knew that more people served to supply the lines in any given war than the people who actually fought on the front lines. This is a compact and a bit cursory trip through the history of the military supply teams through US history. Exhibits tend to be diorama like or displays of uniforms of famous people. So it is kind of cool, but looks very 1960's. It is laid out in chronological order and there could have been probably a lot of very interesting things that could have been shown and highlighted. If you have nothing to do and are in Fort Lee, would be worth going to kill some time, but not really worth making a special trip to see.

I really didn't have any idea what a quartermaster was when I first got there. In the Army, a Quartermaster is generally a relatively senior soldier who supervises stores and distributes supplies and provisions. I think the most interesting thing about this museum was the exhibit on how they baked bread. They said bread was one of the things that kept up the health and morale of the army. They transported these huge 2 part ovens which were assembled on site. If you are a military history buff, there is a lot to see. There is a gift shop in the museum and admission (donation) and parking are free.

Every US Army uniform ever issued is on display here and the many functions of the Quartermaster corps are explained. Also on base is a WW2 era C-47 with invasion stripes on display.

The US Army Quartermaster Museum is located on Ft. Lee which is located in Petersburg, VA. The museum is located on an active military base so there are security measures in place for entrance to the post. However the museum is free and open to the general public and definitely worth the visit. There are actually two museums that are adjacent to each other with the other being the US Army Women's Museum. The Quartermaster Museum focuses on how the Quartermaster Corps came into existence and its importance to the military. You get a chance to see various exhibits focusing on different periods and aspects of what quartermasters are responsible for. They have a large variety of uniforms on display that you will not find anywhere else. What I had not realized was that before the creation of the Engineer Corps, the Quartermaster Corps was responsible for all construction projects.There are several interesting artifacts in the museum. One of them is the "One-million mile" jeep which began its service during WWII and during the Vietnam War by the French, North Vietnamese and American forces. Also present is the saddle that then General Ulysses S. Grant used during the US Civil War. Its items like these that make the museum unique and interesting. There is a rotating exhibit to go along with the permanent selection. There was also a gift shop that closes an hour before the museum itself.If you are in the Petersburg area I would highly recommend going to the US Army Quartermaster Museum. It is interesting and enjoyable for all ages.

Dropped our soldier off to his company commander back in April and while there before leaving, took a quick drive through the base, nice place, very big

The museum has terrific exhibits but is difficult to navigate. We had to backtrack to the front of the museum twice but didn't mind at all since there was so much to see. My kid loved the little holes you look through that uses a mirror to put your face onto a uniformed display. Easy to find, ample parking and clean facilities- this was one of my favorite stops while touring in the Petersburg area. It had a large gift shop but it was not open the day we were there.

Great exhibits of the Army's Quartermaster (supply and field services) history. A usually overlooked part of the military in contemporary accounts, the QM field is truly what allows the U.S.Army and increasingly the other services, the ability to do what they do so well in battle. The QM Museum allows an outsider the opportunity to see a little of the history that applies.

I had to attend school here for a little while not too long ago and I don't really have anything negative to say about this place. Everything was very easy to find and the surrounding towns were not bad either. There was plenty of things to do on post or in close proximity. Also 45 minutes either direction you can find things to do. I would not mind going back here.

The US Army Quartermaster Museum and the Woman's Army Museums are a must see at Ft. Lee. Both are very hands on and we have taken two of our grandsons to see both of them. To be able to walk in Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's field office and touch Gen. George C. Patton's jeep is a wonderful experience. You can see both the Women's Army and Quartermaster Division, progress from the Revolutionary War to the Present. Both of these museums are "must sees" for military history buffs.

Quartermaster's can visit the past to appreciate the future. Watching the short films provides prelude to the beginnings. The well preserve relics provides insight to the soldier that have gone before us.

If you want to learn more about the Quartermaster, this is the place to go. We found this interesting and we learned a lot.

I love this museum, you must check it out if you are a quartermaster or not. It is the nations fourth largest army museum. The museum was featured on the Travel Channel's "Mysteries at the Museum." It has the legend of the Red Ghost and the Camel Bell. Their website is: www.qmmuseum.lee.army.mil. The museum is closed on Mondays.

Any one interested in history, Virginia or otherwise, should stop by this museum. A war cannot be fought or won without supplies....and the Quartermasters have been and are the ones who keep it rolling, or dropping from the sky, to the men who must have it. From the Civil War to todays battles, this museum covers it all. The saddest job they perform(ed) is Graves Registration, but they handle this and every other necessary with honor. Several great exhibits, easy access through the gates of Fort Lee, something for all...and right next door is the Women's Museum.