The Fort Douglas Military Museum, formerly a 19th century barracks built of Red Butte sandstone, was established in the Utah Territory to guard the Overland Mail route and telegraph lines.  The Museum campus is a verdant expanse fronted by the original parade grounds and bandstand, historical officers’ housing, a chapel and a base theater.
The outdoor Cannon and Tank Park, marking the Museum’s entrance, gives visitors a glimpse at the awesomeness of military fire power, with displays of cannons, helicopters and armored vehicles.  Indoor exhibits offer an up-close look at authentic military uniforms, weapons, and equipment from early Utah military exploration to the present. Panels also show the evolution of military architecture at the historic Fort.
Never before seen, Saddam Hussein’s combat boots – “liberated” by  two Utah National Guardsmen -- are displayed in a glass case along with notable copies of newspaper headlines heralding his capture.
Housed within the Museum are a military library and archives available to researchers and scholars.

The Fort Douglas Museum gift shop (“The Post Sutler”) features a wide variety of military memorabilia, including history and photo books, replicas of medals and other items designed to engage and inform children and adults alike.
The gift shop is open from noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.  Orders may be placed online by going to the Fort Douglas Museum website: www.fortdouglas.org.

The Fort Douglas Museum is free and open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.  Docent-led group tours are available by appointment.
 

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