museum of military memorabilia

Totally amazed by the collection. It is a great look inside a man's life. So glad that his wife has carried on the collection to share with us and also share his memory. I will always remember this museum.

Upon visiting Lexington my husband wanted to stop and visit the Museum of Military Memorabilia. I am so happy that he wanted to stop here. This private collection is amazing and you can tell the owner loved her husband. She has kept the Museum open and shares her amazing knownledge with everyone that she can. The $3.00 is well worth the visit. If you are in the area please make sure to take the hour out of your time.

Whatever the country, whatever the branch of service, whatever the battle the owner is a wealth of knowledge! You can give her your timetable and she fits the tour according to your wishes. We had a personal tour which many will receive when not busy! For only $3 per person it is the best value for your buck!Amazing collection of her husband's with the owner related all kinds of facts and stories.

This collection of memorabilia, is a definite labor of love of the curators and all tours are personally guided by the owner.

My boyfriend and I made a day trip to Lexington to shop and explore. We stumbled upon this museum and almost decided not to go but were at last convinced by our gracious hostess when she told us that if we had the time to take the tour that she would waive the entrance fee. Upon entrance, we were regaled with both personal and informational stories of the amazing collection of uniforms and other such items. After the tour, which lasted about 45 minutes, we decided that the wonderful tour was well worth the six dollars that we were originally so reluctant to part with. We tried paying for it, but our tour guide refused the money no matter how stubborn we were about it and hugged us before she sent us on our way. She spent so much time with people who did not even pay and made us feel like house guests with her graciousness and made us feel completely comfortable in a matter of two minutes. She just wants people to come see her husband's life work in the collection and to appreciate why he made it. Please go!

Tucked out of the way on South Main Street is this truly outstanding collection of military memorabilia. The collection mainly comprises uniforms and helmets/caps and other regalia and covers many countries (including rare ones such as Korea) and goes back a number of years. All tours are guided by Pat who dislays a great knowledge of the items on display. Pat put together this collection with her husband over many decades. Don't miss it.

Went to visit my sister who's lived there almost all of my life. While driving down Main the museum sign caught my eye. When I inquired, almost in unison she and her husband said, "Don't know. Seen it but never gone in." Figuring it hadn't just opened I made them go in. The sweet Patricia Mountain offered to give a guided tour which we declined. Wanting to make sure we didn't miss major points of interest, well let's say we got one anyhow, of which I was glad. She knows whats in there making sure you know that it's not just some old soldier's closet. (HINT: If she offers, say yes!) What I found more interesting than the pieces themselves was her anecdotes of other visitors like Japanese and German. $3 well spent and my bro.-in-law (Lexington born and raised) got to be a tourist in his own town. Time was enjoyed by all.

It took 55 years for the owner's husband to collect the pieces for the museum. The dedication and love put into this museum and collection is wonderful. The lady that owns it gives you a personal tour that is well with your $3. Definitely a must see!

Lots to see in here! The owner's husband had collected all this. Nicely done. You military buffs will enjoy your time here. Located right on Main Street in historic Lexington.