Korean War National Museum (KWNM)

THE MUSEUM REOPENED ITS DOORS IN 2009 AT THE DENIS J. HEALY FREEDOM CENTER IN SPRINGFIELD, IL. This 10,000-square-foot facility has an interactive and professionally developed exhibit of items, artifacts, weapons, art, photographs and materials. The Freedom Center is open with published hours and free admission. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions and support the operations with monetary donations. THE MUSEUM PRESERVES A RECORD OF THE UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN THE KOREAN WAR, EDUCATES AND DISSEMINATES INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE KOREAN WAR ERA, AND PROMOTES FRIENDSHIP AMONG VETERANS OF THAT CONFLICT. IN ADDITION, THE MUSEUM AIDS VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND SCHOLARS WITH RESEARCH ABOUT THE KOREAN WAR. THE MUSEUM'S SPEAKER SERIES FEATURES VETERANS, SCHOLARS and OTHER EXPERTS WHO SHARE STORIES, INSIGHTS AND PERSPECTIVES ABOUT THE WAR THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. Korean War National Museum, Library and Cultural Center intends to be a world-class museum located in New York City. When completed, the mission will be to honor the Korean War Veterans from the 22 participating United Nations member countries, educate future generations, preserve the history and celebrate the success of the post-war Republic of Korea. It aims to not only tell the story of the war itself, but to become a center for education, cultural exchange and discussion.