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| Many tanks greet you as you enter the American Military Museum. |
Filled with actual military vehicles from across history, the American Military Museum is nestled behind a stand of trees off of Rosemead Blvd in South El Monte that you could have driven past a hundred times and never noticed. However, this jewel of a museum is worth spending a day exploring! From tanks to helicopters, jeeps to amphibious vehicles, the museum manages to cram years of history onto a few acres of land. When you pay your admission, a reasonable $5 for adults, you are given a guide book to use that tells the history of each item in the park. Prop helmets, belts and jackets are available if you want to take a picture and tell all of your buddys about the day you stormed the beaches of Arcadia. They even host parties for the young, or young at heart. There is not a lot of shade, so bring sun screen and wear comfortable shoes, but parking is free!
