US Army Artillery Museum — Attraction in Lawton

Located on Fort Sill Army base, the museum was not busy, as we were there supplementing our time between Graduation activities and it was a weekday, likely a down-time regarding museum traffic. I honestly wasn't excited about visiting a military museum, but I'm glad we did. I was drawn to many exhibits and learned many things I would never have had the insight to even wonder about. The painting and quote by George Finley and the poem by George Skypeck captured my attention, made me think, and heightened my appreciation for our American Military. I recommend paying the museums on Fort Sill a visit. No cost for admission, no tickets needed, we just walled in. Staff was helpful in providing direction and education. Well...

We were traveling through on a Monday, when the museum was closed, but still took in the artillery and equipment displayed in the outdoor park, which is very nicely labeled and arranged for a stroll. BE AWARE that you will need a visitor's pass to go on base and see the museum. Not difficult, just something to know ahead of time! (We missed that memo and had to do some backtracking to get passes) Would love to visit again and see the inside of the...

Super cool museum!! Definitely check it out if you are unlucky enough to find yourself at Fort Sill in the first place.

The museum covers the history of artillery starting with a brief synopsis of early artillery-type weapons from ancient times such as the catapult and trebuchet, before jumping into American Revolutionary War era cannons and forward into modern times. Check it out if you are interested in artillery, cannons, or military...