MacArthur Memorial

The MacArthur Memorial :

The MacArthur Memorial

Douglas MacArthur

Do you know who is MacArthur? Maybe yes, but if you don't know him, you  have probably heard the name of the Norfolk downton mall : "the MacArthur center". Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) actually was an American general who has participated in the main historical events of the 20th century (WWI, WW2, Korean War...).

MacArthur and his wife are buried here

Japanese gifts

The MacArthur pipe and cap

After his death, he was buried in Norfolk,VA, more precisely in the old City Hall, according to his wife wishes. This museum is not big, but almost all his life is recounted on two stairs. The explanations are clear and not too long, visual and audio supports are good for a better understanding and immersion in his life and his time. Besides, we have liked the quantity of original artifacts coming from or linked to his living : Asians weapons such as guns or swords, gifts from Japan, China, etc, and many things coming directly from him like his decorations, his footlocker, some emblematic artifacts like his pipe and his cap, or historically important objects like one of the five the ''surrender pen''. Finally, this museum has to be visited to improve our knowledge on the American history, learning the incredible life of MacArthur, an out of the ordinary general who has left his mark on the history.


 Written by ''the Expert''

If you want to visit this museum :

You can visit the memorial online (www.macarthurmemorial.org) or

free entrance for the real museum.

MacArthur Memorial (close to the MacArthur center)

MacArthur Square,
Norfolk, Virginia 23510

Phone : (757) 441-2965

Hours :
Tuesday - Saturday
10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Sunday
11 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Closed Mondays Starting July 5, 2010