The Greater Middletown Military Museum is a tribute to all American veterans and specifically devoted to preserving the rich military history of greater Middletown’s veterans who served in the defense of America from colonial times to the present.
When you visit the Museum, plan to immerse yourself in a fact-finding experience. There is much to see and learn about.
THE COLLECTION
The museum’s collection of military memorabilia includes artifacts from every branch of military service (uniforms, medals, documents, letters, books, photographs, flags, weapons, military equipment, models of ships, aircraft, etc.) donated by local veterans and their families. Our earliest artifacts are from the American Revolution and span the many wars since up to current day. Many of the artifacts originated in the Middletown area as Middletown and Connecticut more broadly have played significant roles in our military history.
THE LIBRARY
The museum’s impressive and extensive collection of books spans all of the wars America has participated in. This collection provides a treasure trove for serious researchers or casual browsing. We supplement this with an Audio-Video collection of military subjects (both nonfiction and fiction).
UH-1H Iroquois “Huey” Helicopter
The museum proudly showcases on the grounds of the museum the SGU Monument (Secret Guerilla Unit), a Huey helicopter that served in combat areas during the Vietnam War. It is hoped that this Monument will become recognized as a National Monument in the near future.
GMMM Memorial Brick Walkway
Surrounding the flag poles beside the Museum entrance is the Museum’s Memorial Brick Walkway. Bricks can be purchased and inscribed to remember a family member or friend who is or was a veteran, or simply to provide a donation in support of the Museum’s mission. Click on our Donation page to locate information about purchasing a Brick for the walkway.
Connecticut Trees of Honor Memorial Park
Adjacent to the museum is a very special and moving memorial, Connecticut Trees of Honor Memorial Park, that pays special homage to Connecticut’s fallen service members who died during the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars, including a Medal of Honor recipient. It also honors those who died in the 9/11 World Trade Center, “those who came back changed” and war dogs, including a special tribute to Sergeant Stubby, a Connecticut hero war dog of WWI. The memorial park is an extraordinarily beautiful and somber reminder of the price of freedom.
The museum officially opened to the public on April 13, 2019.
Research services
The Museum provides research opportunities for military historians, educational opportunities for local students to learn about military history and a place for veterans and their families to reflect back on an impressionable part of their time in the military. Contact museum staff to arrange for group visits.
Meeting Space
The Museum also has meeting space available for small groups.
Museum Store
Gifts (jackets, shirts, hats, toys, ornaments, military honorarium, patches, challenge coins, etc.) are available for purchase. See our webpage for more detail.
Call for information: 860-788-7215
Where to find us:
Veterans Memorial Park – 200 Walnut Grove Road, Middletown, CT 06457
Greater Middletown Military Museum 