General George Patton Museum of Leadership

The General George Patton Museum of Leadership is a museum in Fort Knox, Kentucky, dedicated to the memory of General George S. Patton, Jr., and his life from World War I through the present day. The museum is administered by the U.S. Army Accessions Command, Fort Knox. The museum is open to the public and admission is free.

History

The present building was originally constructed between 1972 and 1992 for the Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor without cost to the U.S. Government by the Cavalry-Armor Foundation (now called the Patton Museum Foundation).

As of September 7, 2010, the building will house the newly established "General George Patton Museum of Leadership".

Exhibits

The museum includes a number of Patton's personal effects, dating from World War II, including his office van and touring car.

Other Army museums

Further information: National Museum of the United States Army#Other Army museums

• United States Army Ordnance Museum

See also

• Patton Monument (West Point)
• General George S. Patton Memorial Museum, Chiriaco Summit, California
• List of attractions and events in Louisville, Kentucky

External links

• Patton Museum website
• Patton Museum Gift Shop