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In February 2015, the museum was closed for expansion. The expansion increased the museum space by 7,500 sq ft (700 m), added three new exhibition galleries, and remodeled older exhibits. The museum was officially reopened by the
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In 2001, a 23,000 sq ft (2,100 m) facility was completed. The museum contained 16,000 sq ft (1,500 m) of exhibits, 17,000 artifacts, 4,500 volumes of military history, and 2,000 historical documents.
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Two military veterans started the museum in 1984 with their personal collection of war artifacts. At that time, the museum was housed in a small room of a warehouse at Camp Shelby.
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The purpose of the museum is to honor the service and sacrifices of Mississippi veterans from all military branches.
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Within the museum building are eight galleries for viewing exhibits: late 19th century conflicts,
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for the State of Mississippi. It is a member of the Army Museum System.
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Camp Shelby
Coordinates
31°11′54″N 89°13′25″W / 31.19831°N 89.22372°W / 31.19831; -89.22372

Camp Shelby
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
military history
museum
Governor of Mississippi
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Desert Storm
Global War on Terrorism
Medal of Honor
aircraft
tanks
field artillery
memorials
Museum entrance
Exhibits of 19th-century conflicts
World War I exhibits
World War II exhibit
Vietnam War exhibit
Medal of Honor exhibits
Outdoor exhibits
Memorials

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