Rock Island Arsenal Museum, Rock Island

#7 among attractions in Rock Island

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Facts and practical information

The Rock Island Arsenal Museum in Rock Island County, Illinois is based around the history of Rock Island Arsenal. It is the second oldest museum of the United States Army, the oldest being the Museum at West Point. ()

Established: 1905 (119 years ago)Coordinates: 41°31'1"N, 90°32'31"W

Address

3500 North AvenueRock Island ArsenalRock Island 61299 United States

Contact

+1 309-782-5021

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Rock Island Arsenal Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TaxSlayer Center, Rock Island Arsenal, Indian Springs Park, Rock Island National Cemetery.

1.3 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Convention center, Sport venue
TaxSlayer Center, Moline
33 min walk • The TaxSlayer Center, formerly known as The MARK of the Quad Cities and the iWireless Center, is a 12,000-seat multi-purpose arena located in Moline, Illinois. The arena has garnered numerous architectural industry awards since its construction.
~20 ftNW
Museum, Military museum
Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island
1 min walk • The Rock Island Arsenal comprises 946 acres, located on Arsenal Island, originally known as Rock Island, on the Mississippi River between the cities of Davenport, Iowa, and Rock Island, Illinois. It lies within the state of Illinois.
1 miN
Park
Indian Springs Park, Davenport
26 min walk • Indian Springs Park is a public park located on the east side of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The park is located on 3 acres in a natural depression north of East River Drive and to the west of a railroad trestle bridge.
0.8 miE
Cemetery
Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island
22 min walk • Rock Island National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located within Rock Island Arsenal near the city of Rock Island, Illinois.
1.2 miNW
Synagogue
Temple Emanuel, Davenport
31 min walk • Temple Emanuel is a Reform synagogue located on the east side of Davenport, Iowa, United States. Organized in 1861, it is the oldest Jewish congregation in Iowa. It is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism.
1.1 miW
Forts and castles
Fort Armstrong, Davenport
29 min walk • Fort Armstrong, was one of a chain of western frontier defenses which the United States erected after the War of 1812. It was located at the foot of Rock Island, in the Mississippi River near the present-day Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa.
1 miN
Museum
Hose Station No. 4, Davenport
25 min walk • Hose Station No. 4 is located in the Village of East Davenport in Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is a contributing property of the Davenport Village Historic District that has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980.
1 miN
41°31'51"N • 90°32'38"W
International Fire Museum, Davenport
25 min walk • Museum
1 miS
41°30'11"N • 90°32'56"W
Fryxell Geology Museum at Augustana College, Rock Island
27 min walk • Museum, Natural history museum
1.1 miNW
Italianate architecture
Theodore Eldridge House, Davenport
29 min walk • The Theodore Eldridge House is a historic building located on the east side of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984.
1.1 miNW
Greek Revival architecture
D.C. Eldridge House, Davenport
29 min walk • The D.C. Eldridge House is a historic building located on the east side of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Rock Island Arsenal Museum open?

Rock Island Arsenal Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 12 pm - 4 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 4 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 4 pm
Friday 12 pm - 4 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Rock Island Arsenal Museum?

Nearby attractions include Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island (1 min walk), Isle Casino Bettendorf, Davenport (5 min walk), Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island (22 min walk), Lindsay Park, Davenport (24 min walk).

How to get to Rock Island Arsenal Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rock Island Arsenal Museum:

Bus

Center Station MetroLink (35 min walk)