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About the Museum
The Fort MacArthur Museum is dedicated to the preservation and 
interpretation of the history of Fort MacArthur, a U.S. Army post 
which guarded the Los Angeles harbor from 1914 to 1974. The Museum was 
established in 1985, and it is housed in the corridors and galleries 
of historic Battery Osgood-Farley. The Fort MacArthur Reservations 
hold an important collection of historical structures which were part 
of the U.S. Army's role in the defense of the American continental coastline 
from invasion. These structures clearly trace the development of 
American coastal defenses, from the all big gun era of the turn of the 
century to the missile era of today.
The rooms, galleries and corridors of the Museum contain a variety of 
exhibits and displays which include: the history of Los Angeles harbor 
defenses, home-front activities in the greater Los Angeles area during 
the World Wars, Civil Defense, American Pacific Theater military 
campaigns, early American Air Defenses and the important role of Los 
Angeles as a military port for both the Army and the Navy.
Donations to the Museum
Become a part of our team!
More than 40% of the museums operating 
budget comes from people who like what we do and want to 
contribute to our success.
The Fort MacArthur Museum 
Association is a 501(C)(3) non-profit corporation registered 
with the IRS and the State of California.
Your donations help us 
continue our work by providing funding for materials necessary 
for us to continue our restoration, preservation, and 
educational activities.
Donations don't have to be substantial, 
as we have a track record of making a little money go a long 
way, $20 can buy a can of paint, a length of lumber, box of 
nails, or an assortment of other needed items.
Donations over $100 will receive a separate letter of 
acknowledgement and an offer for a special  tour of our 
operation. This tour is not normally offered to the general 
public.
Getting to 
the Museum
New directions for 
accessing the museum
Recent changes to the property have 
caused the City of Los Angeles to re-direct the vehicle access 
to the museum. Please follow the blue line on the map below and 
enter through the 32nd St.Gate.
Join us for our next event!
Old Fort MacArthur Days
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