New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center — Attraction in City of Saratoga Springs

The New York State Military Museum presents a great collection of military artifacts and exhibits! The museum displays artifacts from every war that the US has been in. They have so much to see and there is no charge to get in. Each war is presented in very good detail. American weapons and clothing are displayed from every war, and there are also enemy uniforms and artifacts displayed. Panels also tell the stories of individual soldiers in each war who were from NY State. There were even Medals of Honor given to different soldiers that were on display. Each war display exhibit seemed to have some object I had never seen before. From the Vietnam War display were VC communication tools and Ho Chi Minh sandals. From the Korean War, a prosthetic hand. From the early Cold War a Civil Defense Sanitation Kit that was meant for use by many people for several weeks in an underground bomb shelter. Perhaps the most unique artifact was Elmer Ellsworth’s Civil War uniform. Ellsworth is often considered the first casualty of the war for the Union. He was shot and killed after he removed a Confederate flag from a hotel near Washington DC. Each war display section will have something that is hard to find somewhere or simply cannot be found anywhere else. Not all of the museum focuses strictly on military weaponry. There are excellent displays of propaganda from WW1 WW2. Medical kits from different wars are also presented. Since war is such an encompassing event for a society, they are able to display much information on how American civilians played a role in winning wars for their nation. If you are really into history you can spend a great deal of time at this museum. For most you can probably see everything in a little under two hours. The volunteers and staff do a really nice job at this museum and can help you with nearly anything. This is a museum...

Very interesting little museum located in an armory, which is the perfect setting. The museum charts New York's involvement in every major American war, as well as state militia (later national guard) activities in between. For a relatively small space, there are many interesting and well described military artifacts, very thoughtfully organized. The museum is operated by volunteers who seem happy to guide visitors and answer questions, and admission is free. The gift shop is also worth a look, as it's sort of a thrift store of military books and collectibles that you won't find at a typical museum gift shop. When I was there, there was a collection of unassembled, new in the box model airplanes and ships from 30~40 years ago, and a great...

Revolutionary War through Vietnam! Not only did this museum explain how the NY Militias and National Guard contributed to the war , it also provides general historical facts about the conflicts. The Displays also the deployments for civil insurrection and strikes. Displays of uniforms and weapons adds to the experience. Free admission but these people deserve a generous donation on your way out. We spent 2 hours there - could have...