To keep our visitors, staff and volunteers safe from the spread of COVID-19 the museum will be closed until further notice. Take a virtual tour of select rooms and artifacts by visiting the Plan A Visit section of this website and clicking on Drum Barracks on Screen.
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Reopening Update
The museum and grounds are currently closed to the public, but we look forward to welcoming you back soon! The City of Los Angeles and the Drum Barracks Garrison & Society are working to get the museum ready to safely reopen by summer 2021. Stay tuned for an announcement of our reopen date, new tour reservation procedures and safety protocols.
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Want to learn more about the Civil War from the comfort of your own home? Our friends at the Los Angeles Civil War Round Table and the Pasadena Civil War Round Table host monthly meetings and lectures via Zoom. Go to www.lacwrt.org or www.pasadenacwrt.org to find out how you can participate.
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Sorry, We’re Closed! To keep our visitors, staff and volunteers safe from the spread of COVID-19, we have been instructed by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Facilities to close the Museum until further notice. Please check back for frequent updates.
Our Contact Information:
1052 N. Banning Boulevard
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 548-7509
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Tours: There are no self guided tours, the only way to view the museum is on a guided tour.
A $5 donation is requested per person, children under 12 are free.
Public Tour Schedule
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10:00 am and 11:30 am
Saturday and Sunday
11:30 am and 1:00 pm
This website is made available to you by the Drum Barracks Garrison and Society, the non-profit support group of the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum. The opinions expressed in Drum Barracks Garrison and Society publications are those of the Drum Barracks Garrison and Society, contributors, and members. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks or any individuals employed by any department of the City of Los Angeles.
Drum Barracks Civil War Museum
