U.S. Army Transportation Museum

Great museum for all ages. Toddler loves it, especially the full trains outside. Donations so no fee to get in.

Took my 2 year old son here he loved it. Didn’t take a instructed tour. Went in side staff didn’t exactly jump at helping but my son loved it and it was really cool.

Drastic improvement on the displays indoors since the late 90’s. The static stuff outdoor is not so good need work but overall good history of Eustis and Army transportation. Why doesn’t that place ask for volunteers to fix the aircraft displays? The army aviation school is nearby!

Very informative and a staff that clearly knows what they are talking about and truly cares about what they do.

In town to help a friend who is not well, with two kids it is rough. Found this gem, boys loved the exhibits. They ran around outside bundled up invading each other. Nice to let boys be boys.

Great museum, wonderful staff. Our group aged 3 to 59 loved it!

I found the US Army Transportation Museum on a list of local Newport News attractions. I think any Armed Forces museums are generally really interesting and combine that with my love of trains, planes and automobiles I figured I’d be in heaven touring this place.
The museum is located on base at Ft Eustis. You will have to go to the visitors booth and have your car run through the ringer to get in. Just don’t be in a hurry to get there. The car search took me about 15 to 20 minutes mid day on a Thursday. I imagine it could be busier earlier in the day.
The museum has extensive exhibits covering Army Transportation from the Civil War to Iraq/​Afghanistan. The exhibits have copious amounts of information to read, real items from the theaters of war, in addition to the many real war ravaged vehicles on display. I honestly thought I was going to spend maybe an hour and a half here but after reading most of the presented information at the exhibits and watching the videos I found myself in the museum for almost 3 hours. It was really interesting stuff and the amount and rareity of items on exhibit are second to none. Forget watching stuff on History Channel, this exhibits and info here are far more relevant and interesting.
In addition to the many items on display indoors there was 2 covered pavilions full of autos, planes, and helicopters. There were maritime transport items on display in the lawn area including full size boats. I was disappointed to find out that the rail yard display was closed to the public but I was able to get a peak through the fenced area of the many rail items on display.
Museums like this one are a real gem and are a testiment to the prowess and might of the US Military forces. If you find yourself interested in the history of armed conflict or the military in general you need to swing by the museum. Its interesting for all ages.

Having heard about this place but never visited, I didn’t know what to expect. It sounded like it would be very small. I was very wrong, and not only was this place very impressive, the Army completes this by letting you view up close many vehicles throughout the outside of this museum. The inside is loaded with a complete history of transportation in the Army, complete with dioramas of scenes and realistic battle scenes all with vehicles included. There are also display cases and uniforms and all sorts of memorabilia. What I thought was going to be a quick visit, lasted 2 hours. This place is great for kids of all ages because it shows all sorts of trucks and planes and helicopters. It is a great place and highly recommend it.