The Memorial's theater contains several special exhibit galleries and continuously shows a twenty-four minute film on the life and times of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, one of the most colorful and controversial men in American history. The Jean MacArthur Research Center (named after the General's widow) houses the library and archives, education programs, and the administrative offices for the MacArthur Memorial and the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation. The gift shop displays General MacArthur's 1950 Chrysler Imperial limousine which he used from 1950 to the end of his life.

The museum proper is housed in Norfolk's stately nineteenth century City Hall. A monumental rotunda is the General's and Mrs. MacArthur’s final resting place where they are surrounded by inscriptions, banners, and flags heralding the general’s long and glorious career. Nine separate galleries arranged in two levels circle the rotunda and tell the story of General MacArthur and the millions of American men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces from the Civil War through the Korean War.

A visit to the MacArthur Memorial provides a unique glimpse into the 20th century and can renew your faith in those American values of Duty-Honor-Country, values which motivated Douglas MacArthur as he served our nation through some of its greatest crises and finest hours. Click here for a virtual tour of the MacArthur Memorial

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The Memorial Theatre and Gift Shop

During the construction of the new MacArthur Memorial Visitor Center, the Memorial’s Theatre and Gift Shop have been temporarily relocated to the Education wing of the Jean MacArthur Research Center.

The temporary theatre will hold up to 35 visitors and is open during normal operating hours Tuesday-Sunday.  The MacArthur Story film starts at 10:00 and plays every half hour – with the last showing at 4:00pm.

The temporary Gift Shop is open Wednesday-Saturday.  Online orders are still being accepted during construction – email the online order form to ruby.papa@norfolk.gov or faxing it to 757.441.5389.

The Heritage Walk

A Lasting Tribute

When the new visitor center is completed, the MacArthur Memorial will have a new brick Heritage Walk.

Special personalized bricks for this walkway can be purchased by the public or by organizations.  This is a great way to honor an individual, unit, or organization.  For more information contact Col. William Davis at William.Davis@norfolk.gov or call Joe Lalley at 757.441.2965.

Your contribution will help the MacArthur Foundation achieve its important mission to perpetuate the memory and legacy of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur.

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