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    First Division Museum at Cantigny

    199 Reviews
    #1 of 27 things to do in Wheaton
    Military Museums, Museums
    1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60187-6097
    +1 630-668-5185
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    “Great open park with WWII artifacts .”

    There are events all summer long. Concerts,car shows, movies, Battle reenactments, boy/girl scouts... read more

    Reviewed 4 days ago
    acparla
    “Wonderful remodel”

    The newly renovated and revamped museum is much more immersive, informative and inclusive. Enjoyed... read more

    Reviewed 14 March 2018
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    Museum with interactive exhibits on the trenches of WWI, the beaches of WWII and the rice paddies of Vietnam.

    About First Division Museum at Cantigny

    Museum with interactive exhibits on the trenches of WWI, the beaches of WWII and the rice paddies of Vietnam.
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    199 reviews
    • Excellent86%
    • Very good11%
    • Average2%
    • Poor0%
    • Terrible1%
    Travellers talk about
    “landing craft” (8 reviews)
    “armored vehicles” (7 reviews)
    “cantigny park” (19 reviews)
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    1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60187-6097
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    "interactive displays"
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    "great place to learn"
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    "my son loves"
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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Great open park with WWII artifacts .

    There are events all summer long. Concerts,car shows, movies, Battle reenactments, boy/girl scouts events. Dog shows. The grounds are miles of trails for walkling with flowers and trees. The war museums are a must.

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    Reviewed 14 March 2018 via mobile
    Wonderful remodel

    The newly renovated and revamped museum is much more immersive, informative and inclusive. Enjoyed the new exhibits and the much more experience evocative focus.

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    Reviewed 6 March 2018
    GO! Take your children and your grandchildren!

    This museum is wonderful - enlightening, inspirational, sobering and informative. The displays are so well done. Go, take your children and grandchildren, teach them the cost of our freedom as Americans. I highly recommend it! And only $5 for parking! Hello! What a deal!

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    Reviewed 22 January 2018
    RESTAGED..........................IMPROVED????????????????????

    Museum has been reconfigured and is not a great deal different from the original. More interactive displays, but this could be a more interesting museum. O.K. for a rainy day visit.

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    Reviewed 29 December 2017
    Learn the history of those who have helped preserve our freedom

    While I enjoy history, I learned many things here that I did not know. Located on the grounds of Cantigny Park, this museum is dedicated to the First Infantry Division of the Army (The Big Red 1). It walks you through the Big Red 1...More

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    Reviewed 22 November 2017 via mobile
    I love this place

    One of my favorite places to go in this area. It’s a well done museum that focuses on the Big Red 1. Worth a visit

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    Reviewed 10 November 2017 via mobile
    A Historic Adventure

    A hidden gem in the western suburbs! Such a respectful display for our military in an educational fashion! A must see! Everyone we have taken there has loved it!

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    Reviewed 9 November 2017
    Military History for the Family

    The Big Red 1 museum was recently redone and it is excellent. I only got to the section that included WW I, WW II, and Viet Nam. There is another section on the more recent campaigns that I will visit soon. Excellent artifacts, written materials...More

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    Reviewed 9 November 2017 via mobile
    Great for young boys

    My son loves going to this museum. He would go at least once a month if he could, when he was younger. Age 5 to 8 years old. I think it is very well done and makes you feel a little of what our soldiers...More

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    Reviewed 6 November 2017
    Renovations made a great attraction-amazing

    This is a one of a kind museum. A great way to learn about WWI , and the unique contributions of the brave men and women of the Big Red One. But the museum is so much more, it really showcases the contributions all of...More

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    maddog59
    2 May 2016|
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    Response from maddog59 | Reviewed this property |
    Franco,, thank you for the # i will contact them semper fi Travis
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    Questions & Answers. I was trying to help with an answer. Daheya!
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    14 June 2015|
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    Response from Gayln P | Property representative |
    Our museum is about a mile away from the Winfield train station. You could arrange for a taxi from the train station to Cantigny Park where we are located.
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