National Museum of Military Vehicles
National Museum of Military Vehicles is a museum in Wyoming, at a modelled elevation of 1,994 m. Gannett Peak stands 4,206 m to the south-southwest, 21 miles off. The nearest named place is Table Mountain, a peak 5.4 miles away. Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway passes 7.9 miles off.
A museum featuring military vehicles and artifacts.
The story
The National Museum of Military Vehicles is a military history museum in Dubois, Wyoming. Established in 2020, the 160,000-square-foot (15,000 m2) museum was founded by Dan and Cynthia Starks and built between May 2017 and August 2020. More than 500 military vehicles and a significant firearms collection are on display at the museum along with other artifacts. Starks, a former lawyer and medical industry CEO, funded the $100 million museum. Items on display include hardware ranging from the Spanish American War up until the Iraq War and War in Afghanistan (2001-2021). The museum contains four main galleries and an outdoor "Wall of Reflection". A second major building on campus, The Poolaw Building, opened in September 2022. The building is named after First Lieutenant Pascal C. Poolaw Sr., who served with the United States Army in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He is the United States' most decorated Native American, with 42 medals and citations, including four Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars, as well as three Purple Hearts – one for each war. The tour begins in the Unknown Soldiers Weapons Vault, whose main attraction is the rifle used to fire the first shots at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Guests will also find the Karl Smith collection - a world-class, extensive review of U.S. bayonets, muskets and swords; an Assembly Room with high-tech audio and video and seating for up to 500; The Canteen, a restaurant for guests; a commercial kitchen and administrative offices. In 2023, the National Museum of Military Vehicles has received awards such as the TripAdvisor "Traveler's Choice" award for two years in a row and has received increased media coverage.
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Dates from 2020-08.
Wikidata Q106867113, matched on coordinates and name (19 m apart).
What to expect
- Operated by
- Dan Starks
How to reach it
- 7.9 mi off the Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
- Table Mountain: 5.4 mi
- Table Mountain: 5.8 mi
- Lower Table: 5.9 mi
- Noon Rocks: 6.9 mi
- Whiskey Mountain: 7.0 mi
- Indian Point: 16.0 mi
- Lincoln Point: 21.1 mi
- White Rock: 21.2 mi
- Granite Peak: 22.1 mi
- Greeley Point: 24.5 mi
- Bomber Falls: 8.2 mi
- National BigHorn Sheep Center: 8.7 mi
- Dubois Museum: 8.7 mi
- Salt Barrels Park: 9.7 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 22.2 miles of National Museum of Military Vehicles. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gannett Peak | SSW 202° | 4,206 m | 21.5 mi |
| Turret Peak | SSW 196° | 4,147 m | 22.2 mi |
| Bastion Peak | SSW 205° | 4,103 m | 20.3 mi |
| Mount Febbas | SSW 194° | 4,100 m | 21.2 mi |
| Sunbeam Peak | SSW 196° | 4,092 m | 21.8 mi |
| Flagstone Peak | SSW 207° | 4,079 m | 20.0 mi |
| Pedestal Peak | SSW 207° | 4,064 m | 19.6 mi |
| Downs Mountain | SW 218° | 4,063 m | 14.3 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:22 | 18:53 | 19:30 |
| June solstice | 05:38 | 20:19 | 21:03 |
| September equinox | 07:06 | 18:39 | 19:17 |
| December solstice | 07:48 | 15:58 | 16:45 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Jun–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 24 | 25 | 32 | 37 | 46 | 55 | 61 | 60 | 52 | 41 | 31 | 24 |
| Precip in | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Dubois, 9 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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