Douglas MacArthur Memorial

The Douglas MacArthur memorial in Norfolk, Virginia is home to an educational museum, as well as the final resting place of MacArthur and his wife. The museum is located in the city's 19th century City Hall, designated both a Virginia Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The graves are surrounded by banners, inscriptions and flags celebrating the General's illustrious career. The museum focuses not just on what MacArthur did during his life, but how those actions affected the history of the country. The collection includes a variety of personal and military artifacts from the Civil, Indian and Spanish-American Wars, as well as World Wars I and II, and the Korean War. Specific pieces include flats, weapons, paintings, equipment, art objects, porcelain, clothing and the General's corncob pipe. Visitors can enjoy a presentation at the memorial's theatre which lasts 24 minutes and shares the life and accomplishments of the General. The Jean MacArthur Research Center is home to the library and archives, as well as a number of educational programs and the administrative offices of the museum. The museum features eleven galleries, nine of which are permanent and two of which change periodically. The museum is surrounded by MacArthur Square and is located in downtown Norfolk, just steps from dining, entertainment and shopping venues.