Established in 1980, to highlight and preserve New Jersey’s long military history, the National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey features exhibits related to the state’s role in conflicts tracing back to the Revolutionary War. The museum is located on the grounds of the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, New Jersey. Sea Girt has been the home of the New Jersey National Guard since 1885. Also located on the same property is the New Jersey State Police Academy, along with various state agencies.
The current director and curator of the Militia Museum is New Jersey National Guard Staff Sergeant Andrew Walker. Walker explained that the mission of the museum is to tell the story of the New Jersey National Guard and those who have served in it. The Militia Museum is open to the public and offers self-guided and guided tours. Group tours are
