Just outside the small town of Dubois, Wyoming, you’ll discover a big surprise—The National Museum of Military Vehicles.
This 160,000-square-foot museum features an extensive collection of meticulously restored military vehicles, artifacts, and firearms. Dedicated to honoring our U.S. military forces, the National Museum of Military Vehicles makes history truly come alive.
Location
The National Museum of Military Vehicles sits on U.S. Highway 26/287, the Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway, in western Wyoming. The address is 6419 U.S. 26, Dubois, WY, and it is just a short (2-4 hr.) drive from Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. If you served in our military, love history, or are interested in combat vehicles and/or historical artifacts, the museum is definitely worth a stop!
Note: Even though the official Dubois population is just 1,000, Dubois can feel much busier in the summer. Seasonal residents, tourists, and RVers passing through on their way to places like Jackson and Yellowstone can nearly double the number of people in town during peak travel months. Keep that in mind as you plan your trip.
What to expect
The National Museum of Military Vehicles celebrated its grand opening in phases, with full opening in August 2022, not quite four years ago. It features nearly 500 restored military vehicles, artillery, naval vessels, and aircraft from 1897 to today. The large, $100 million facility highlights American involvement in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
Inside, visitors will experience a firsthand look at American military history rather than a quick walk past a few static displays. The galleries are designed to tell the stories behind the machines as much as the machines themselves.
Museum admission covers two consecutive days, and the museum currently offers free public guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays when staffing allows. (Your tour cost is included with the admission fee.) Here’s the breakdown for admission:
• General Admission: $23
• U.S. Military Veterans: $18
• Children Under 10: Free
• Active U.S. Military: Free
Current museum hours are 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Summer hours for daily operation begin on May 20, 2026. The museum will be closed on July 4.
Watch some of the museum’s videos to get inspired (and excited) for your visit.
More to do
This area of Wyoming is beautiful and offers many opportunities for a variety of outdoor adventures. The Wind River, located nearby, is described by local tourism as one of the nation’s best fly-fishing spots.
You may also enjoy hiking, horseback riding, and picnicking. You can golf at Antelope Hills Golf Course, a small, public course just minutes from the museum in the Wind River Valley. The course is known for its relaxed atmosphere and beautiful mountain surroundings. (You’re likely to spot some wildlife.)
In Dubois itself, you can visit the National Bighorn Sheep Center and the Dubois Museum. If you stretch your trip west into Jackson, the Jackson Hole Winery offers tasting rooms that you’re sure to enjoy.
RV campgrounds
For RV parks, Dubois gives you several solid choices close to the museum.
• Dubois/Wind River KOA Holiday is highly rated on TripAdvisor. It sits in the heart of town with RV sites, patio sites, and riverfront sites available.
• Windhaven RV Resort offers full hookups, 30/50-amp service, Wi-Fi, laundry, firepits, and a walking-distance location near downtown Dubois.
• Longhorn Ranch Lodge & RV Resort is located about 3 miles east of downtown and offers riverside RV sites plus the option of cabins and lodge rooms.
You should go!
For RVers who like places with a story, the National Museum of Military Vehicles is an easy choice. The museum and nearby areas offer plenty for an RVer to see, do, and enjoy.
Have you visited the museum? Tell us about it in the comments below.
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RVT1256
Dubois is a great place to stage or recover from your Yellowstone/Tetons adventure. The KOA is a nice place to stay and you can fish for dinner from your campsite.
$23 ????
Heck no!
Even if you have only a mild interest in military vehicles,you’ll find this museum incredible. The displays are so realistic. I have been to all the great museums and this is at the top of my list as a favorite.
Just the drive itself along that highway is beautiful! So far, we’ve only seen the museum from the road (and there are a lot of military vehicles outside the buildings). While we haven’t visited yet, it looks to me like it would be well worthwhile. Just need to allow for the extra time to do it.
We visited in 2022. The place is awesome. Not only are there vehicles, but most are set in dioramas so you get a better idea of the equipment in”action”. It is a large collection. Your admission does cover 2 days. In Dubois I’d recommend a meal at the Cowboy Cafe in town. You won’t be disappointed. While not affiliated with the Smithsonian Museum it is comparable to any of the Smithsonian facilities.
Here is a great YouTube video featuring the museum…the person who posted this sort of stumbled upon this place by dumb luck… https://youtu.be/y3eCmeZutmk
This place is amazing and so well done. If I remember, every vehicle being displayed actually runs. This guy is really a fantastic Steward of our military history. Well worth it! The staff is incredible and very knowledgeable about the subject matter, make sure you take at least one of the tours, which I think are included. The size is immense.