VMC Aerial Gary Collins
VMC Aerial Gary Collins
Hours of Operation
Hours of operation are 1000-1600 Monday-Saturday and 1200-1600 on Sunday.
NOTE: During COVID you may want to call ahead in the afternoon, (321-453-1776 ext. 4) as we may close early if there are no visitors after 2 PM.
The Park is open dawn until dusk (except for Restrooms)
Located at:
400 S. Sykes Creek Pkwy
Merritt Island, FL 32952
NOTE: During COVID you may want to call ahead in the afternoon, (321-453-1776 ext. 4) as we may close early if there are no visitors after 2 PM.
The Park is open dawn until dusk (except for Restrooms)
Located at:
400 S. Sykes Creek Pkwy
Merritt Island, FL 32952
News
Note: To see the Council Courier Newsletter you can click on the tab above, or here.
Please join us at VMC for the following events:
25 Oct — Special St. Francis Reflections Brevard Marine Corps Marathon Run (0630 – 1000) by Amanda Herrnkind to recognize veterans and Gold Star Families along a Gold Mile section in Rockledge. Ends at VMC with escort by Rolling Thunder, BCSO and others from the Cocoa 520 Bridge to VMC finish line. Contact Amanda Walker at St. Francis Reflections 321-269-4240 for more information.
11 Nov — Veterans Day Ceremony at VMC (0900-1000) Plans include special NOTU Cannons and Honor Guard, Food from Merritt Island Chick Fil a and many displays to honor veterans.
Operations
The Museum re-opened for daily operations on June 1st! The staff request masks be worn while viewing the exhibits or visiting the store.
VMC Operations have partially resumed with COVID proscribed events and veteran organizational meetings. Please contact Bob Doyle, VMC Operations Manager on 321-453-1776 ext. 2 to schedule an event and for more information.
DAV Vet and Family Support Services reopened October 1st may be reached by phone at 321-452-1774.
Non-Perishable Food Needed
FEMA and the Florida Department of Emergency Management have a hold on supplies right now that would supply the National Guard troops across the country. Plus, they are still trying to gear up for the remainder of the hurricane season. That makes us in need of food for our homeless veterans, and veterans in Need. Please help by donating Non- Perishable food and dry goods. Donations maybe dropped off in the box in front of the VMC.
Participate in other veterans events:
For a full list of upcoming events click here. Other events will be announced when rescheduled in accordance with the CDC, State of Florida and local health requirements. Stay tuned!
VMC Smart Phone App
You can see and learn more about our nation’s conflicts, our museum and its artifacts, our memorial plaza, our library, and our park by using our smart phone app. Just click here and enjoy your tour!