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Fort Douglas Military Museum

The museum is housed in the 1875 Quartermaster Victorian Infantry Barracks Building at Fort Douglas. The building was founded by California Volunteers in 1862 to protect the Overland Mail & Telegraph lines. Highlights include a 1,500-volume library of United States, Utah and Fort Douglas military history, a reading room, and two historic cemeteries. Permanent and changing exhibits include military uniforms dating from 1858 through Operation Desert Storm, as well as tanks and artillery pieces. Guided tours are available; admission is free to the public. Open Tuesday through Saturdays.

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Location	32 Potter St Salt Lake City Utah 84102
Phone	801-588-5188
Website	http://www.fortdouglas.org Fort Douglas Military Museum 32 Potter Street Fort Douglas, UT 84113 (801) 581-1251 The Fort Douglas Military Museum Association website is sponsored and maintained by Your family will enjoy visiting all the Emigration Visitors District attractions on land which was once part of Fort Douglas. Fort Douglas Military Museum Red Butte Garden ...