Simpkins Military History Museum — Attraction in Heyworth

This museum has posted hours of Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 1-5pm. We traveled 2.5 hours to get there on a Tuesday and they weren't open from 1 to 1:30, the time we spent waiting for someone to show up. We called the contact number on the sign, but nobody answered. It may be a nice museum, but call ahead before traveling there. Very...

This museum has an incredible collection of military history that spans the civil war to Afganistan. Gary the owner and curator is there to answer any questions you might have. Gary allows you to look uninterrupted at your own pace. Or, if you ask, he will gladly talk you through each piece and tell you...

I stopped in with my son on Saturday and we were blown away by the collection. This place is fantastic and worth the visit. The owner of this collection is very personable and has great stories to go along with the artifacts. We highly recommend...