Free Places To Go Fort MacArthur Museum

Fort MacArthur Museum preserves former U.S. Army base in San Pedro, California. The museum located at the site of coastal defense battery Osgood-Farley. Inside you will find displays exhibits on the history of Fort MacArthur and its role in defending the port of Los Angeles. The massive guns are gone but the concrete gun emplacements are still visible with Battery Osgood-Farley being the best preserved. Nearby is the Korean Friendship Bell, a huge bronze bell housed in a stone pavilion. The bell was presented by the Republic of Korea to the American people to celebrate the bicentennial of the United States, to honor American veterans of the Korean War, and to symbolize friendship between the two nations. Fort MacArthur Museum overlooks the Point Fermin Lighthouse which was built in 1874. The lighthouse has been restored to original condition and tours are offered every hour at 1:00, 2:00, and 300 P.M. on Tuesday through Sunday. The Fort MacArthur Museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the history of Fort MacArthur, a U.S. Army post which guarded the Los Angeles harbor from 1914 to 1974.

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Free membership get half-price tickets on local events, sports and shows. Fort MacArthur Museum is located in Angels Gate Park, Gaffey and 37th Street, San Pedro 90731. Museum Hours :12 to 5 PM Tues, Thurs, Weekends & Holidays, arrangements for special tours can be made by contacting the museum ( 310) 548-2631 Weekdays, 10 AM-5 PM. A small donation is requested to enter the museum and grounds. The Fort MacArthur Museum receives next to no public funding so any contribution is welcome and put to good use. Parking is free. More about the Fort MacArthur Museum

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