Celebrate the spirit of America with interactive fun, expansive meeting space, in-house catering and one-of-a-kind team-building missions
COLUMBUS, GA – MARCH 2014 – Groups of all sizes are welcomed at the National Infantry Museum, located 90 minutes south of Atlanta off I-185, a Smithsonian-quality monument to patriotism. Here, exhibits featuring Army artifacts, immersive experiences, interactive sections including combat simulators, an IMAX theatre and on-site restaurant and gift shop bring new meaning to group travel. The Museum can accommodate a wide variety of public and private events, from intimate gatherings in the Continental Room, to day-long corporate meetings with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment in the Heritage Hall, to glitzy formal balls in the Grand Hall, to birthday parties complete with an IMAX film! Reunion groups, especially, can take advantage of the Museum’s customized experiences – like participating in combat simulator operations with active duty soldiers, on-site catering and spacious meeting and gathering rooms perfect for catching up on the stories of yesteryear. Groups of all sizes will leave forever humbled, inspired and changed after a trip up the Last 100 Yards Ramp, a signature exhibit at the entrance to the National Infantry Museum featuring eight vignettes of historic Infantry battles, beginning with the Revolutionary War. Another favorite: the facility’s interactive combat simulators, including a rifle range, the same simulator the Army uses to train soldiers. The Army and the Museum are the only entities using this simulator. Like a video game on steroids, the other simulator is a Humvee outfitted with five weapons allowing five people at once to climb inside and participate in a rescue mission projected on giant screens surrounding the off-road vehicle. Expand the group experience with team-building opportunities along the nearby Columbus Whitewater adventure, the largest urban whitewater course in the world – a perfect way to round out a visit to the area with an exhilarating dose of adrenaline-raising excitement. Stay near the Infantry at the practically on-site hotel and spend a weekend or week-long getaway reconnecting with others and the true spirit of America. Museum Hours: 9am-5pm (closed Mondays) Sunday: 11am-5pm; Free admission, $5 donation per person requested. Expand the inspiration and connect with the National Infantry Museum on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. For more info, visit: www.NationalInfantryMuseum.org.