WARD GUN #3

NEW GALLERY RENDERING

The Museum, with support from key partners, seeks to remove, restore and relocate the USS Ward gun that has been outdoors on the State Capitol grounds since 1958.  Once restored, the museum will provide it a place of prominence inside our new 40,000 square foot facility to open in 2026.  The new location will protect this extraordinary WWII artifact from the outdoor extremes and provide a much more complete interpretation.  

As the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB) is seeking public input on our application, please express YOUR STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE MUSEUM PLAN by emailing: Tina.Chimuzu@state.mn.us