Veterans Memorial Museum in Branson, MO

Over 2000 exhibits showcase the wars of the 20th Century including WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf. An incredible collection of wartime exhibits covering the heights and depths of human experiences. Explore ten great halls containing sculptures, murals, historical artifacts, objects d'art, and thousands of authentic memorabilia. All branches of the armed forces, major battefronts, campaigns, industrial defense, and the endearing support from the home front are honored at the museum.

The hallmark of the museum is the world's largest war memorial sculpture. Over five tons of clay was used to sculpt this seventy foot long, fifteen ton bronze sculpture which consists of fifty life-size soldiers storming a beach. Each figure is modeled after an actual combat veteran from each of the fifty states. The walls of the museum are covered with the names of those killed in action in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and other recent conflicts of the 20th century.

From the jungles of Vietnam to the deserts of the Persian Gulf, from the memories of decorated combat veterans to the men and women who served on the home front, every aspect of our nations' valiant fight for freedom is honored.