chennault aviation and military museum

jok58

This museum is full of military memorabilia and stories of U.S. wars, especially World War II. There are a couple of restored military aircraft. What I found so interesting are the stories and memorabilia of several local people. Several times in the past few years, this museum has hosted the Traveling Viet Nam Memorial Wall....very touching.

007exposure

A very nice museum that is something everyone should go through , young and old . They do have recordings for veterans to document their history for the Smithsonian . If you are a veteran please take 45 minutes to be interviewed about your experience.

Bellke

This is turning into very interesting place to visit. It started off as a little place that exhibited a few items of local interest but over the last few years they've added a lot of items to the collection and expanded made it much more interesting. It very easy to get to from I-20. Anyone interested in WW2 or military history will find this an interesting stop.

PatriciaClunan

Very interesting museum. Free Admission. Excellent for all ages. History of military men and women from Louisiana and Arkansas. History of WWII Selman Field training camp and Delta Airlines history. Excellent tour guides with knowledge and skills.

581kathym

Simple layout that makes it easy for any age to understand the truly magnificent acts of bravery were displayed by the men from our area.

joet229

Some very interesting displays. Well presented and very authentic. Would not drive to Monroe just to see it, but wouldn't leave Monroe till I did.

799MaryD799

This museum has so many interesting artifacts, pictures, stories to share. I definitely recommend. I loved seeing the pictures of those who contributed to our history and finding out so much more than I ever knew about people in my own hometown.

feverfresh

My husband is a HUGE aviation fan. He went there because there is a Chennault Air Force base in Illinois. He was hoping to learn more about the man, but that wasn't to be.

BereniceUK

The friends I was vacationing with wanted to visit here and I'm glad they did because it's a really enjoyable museum. Many of the displays and artifacts have a local connection - the aerial crop dusting company that became Delta Airlines moved to Monroe in 1925, a year after it was formed, and there's a large display of Delta history and memorabilia. Astronaut James D. Halsell is from the Monroe area and this is reflected in a fascinating display. General Claire Chennault created the Flying Tigers, a crack flying unit who were based in China and fought the invading Japanese. Personal items and Flying Tigers memorabilia abound in the museum.There are outside displays of aircraft too and a gift shop (I got myself a gift!). Highly recommended.

beachbaken

From the outside this musuem seems pretty modest, but inside it is much larger than it appears and is one of the best done aviation museums I have seen. The staff, including General Chennalult's grand daughter, are very friendly and helpful. After a quick orientation by a guide I was left to tour the museum at my own pace. A very informative short film at the beginning of the tour sets a intesresting and informative tone. There are extensive displays of military items related to people from the Monroe area, in addition to a wide aray of military aviation artifacts. The museum covers aviation from the earliest days thru all of the wars. The museum is free and well worth a visit for anybody interested in the military or aviation.

DasFlug

Stop in. You will learn a great deal about aviation history. This is quite different than I imagined. The exhibits were very diverse and I was extremely pleased that I stopped here. I believe that I have a pretty good knowledge of this period of time, I saw things that I did not know even existed. I stayed much longer than I had planned. This is easy to find. I could not come up with any negatives.

rd285

I have been to the museum on several occasions with various groups. The museum is good for the school aged kid to the young at heart. It is a must see if you enjoy military history!

N6637MQjohnm

This museum is a real gem. It tells the stories of real people in real war situations. It is named after Gen. Claire Chennault, the leader of the famous "Flying Tigers" who fought the Japanese after they invaded China early in the 2nd World War.

3catstravel

After dinner at Mane St we asked what else should we see in the area. The owner told us to see Chennault. We drove over knowing it was closed but knew there'd be planes & other items to see outside. We were in luck. There was a meeting going on inside. The manager came out & asked if we wanted to see the museum. This is such a unique collection from WW1 to present day. So special to see items from local people that have been presented with care showing their military service. If you're in the area, stop by. You can take care of your entrance fee in the donation box.

RHR288

We are visiting West Monroe and went out to east. When paying we asked the owner things to see and he told us of Chennault Aviation and Military Museum. We went even though it was after 6:00 p.m. and probably closed but would see it outside.They were having a dinner function and saw us and invited us in to look around. There were different rooms with rooms from WW1, WW2, Vietnam and Afghanistan. We were so impressed especially since our husband's served in Vietnam and both are retired Navy.Anyone that is interested in aviation and military history this is a must see.