Lewis Army Museum
Lewis Army Museum (originally Fort Lewis Military Museum) is a military museum at Joint Base Lewis–McChord in the state of Washington, U.S. It is housed in the historic former Red Shield Inn, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and can be seen prominently from Interstate 5. This is one of the sights of Fort Lewis. Its origins go back to 1971.
A museum inside Fort Lewis
DuPont is the nearest base
DuPont is 2 miles west, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 66–77°. When to go ↓
An airport 12 miles away
Tacoma Narrows (TIW) has airline service, about 12 miles from Lewis Army Museum.
Established in 1971
Lewis Army Museum dates from 1971. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Lewis Army Museum
Lewis Army Museum (originally Fort Lewis Military Museum) is a military museum at Joint Base Lewis–McChord in the state of Washington, U.S. It is housed in the historic former Red Shield Inn, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and can be seen prominently from Interstate 5. It is the only certified U.S. Army museum on the West Coast.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1971
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1979)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Staying near Lewis Army Museum
Close by, places to stay are in Fort Lewis (3) and Tacoma (43), and Seattle has the most rooms in the area (201).
Seattle
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
784,777 people
38 mi north of Lewis Army Museum
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Lewis Army Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lewis | in town | — | 3 3 hotels | 15,167 | — | — |
| Tacoma | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 43 30 hotels · 3 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 229,816 | $480K | D− |
| Lakewood | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 15 10 hotels · 5 motels | 62,755 | $461K | D |
| DuPont | 2 mi west | 5 min | 8 5 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 9,778 | $584K | B |
| Lacey | 10 mi west | 15 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 motel | 58,833 | $457K | C− |
| Olympia | 14 mi west | 20 min | 18 11 hotels · 1 motel · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 56,724 | $486K | D |
| Fife | 15 mi northeast | 25 min | 15 11 hotels · 3 motels · 1 RV park | 11,061 | $543K | D− |
| Nisqually Indian Community | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 5 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 628 | $310K | — |
| Seattle | 38 mi north | 1 hr | 201 148 hotels · 8 motels · 32 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels · 1 campground | 784,777 | $939K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Lewis Army Museum
All of these are within 68 miles.
Big draw65 mi MountainMount St. Helens
Big draw38 mi LookoutSpace Needle
Big draw38 mi Stadium & arenaClimate Pledge Arena
Big draw37 mi Stadium & arenaLumen Field
113 mi Stadium & arenaTacoma Dome
36 mi Stadium & arenaT-Mobile Park
37 mi Ancient siteSeattle Underground
Big draw68 mi National ParkOlympic National Park3.6M visitors a yearPhoto credits
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Good to know about Lewis Army Museum
Is Lewis Army Museum in Fort Lewis?
Yes. It’s inside Fort Lewis, WA.
When is the best time to visit Lewis Army Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–77°.
What is the closest airport to Lewis Army Museum?
Tacoma Narrows (TIW), about 12 miles away. The nearest big hub is Seattle–Tacoma (SEA), about 28 miles.
Where should I stay near Lewis Army Museum?
Tacoma (13 mi, 43 places to stay), Lakewood (6 mi, 15 places to stay) and DuPont (2 mi, 8 places to stay).
Tips from people in Fort Lewis
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