News & Events

Here you will find all of the Russell Military Museum's upcoming events and attractions. We will also post pictures and information about previous events here.

June 18th-19th, 2011 - Father's days

Tank rides, helicopter rides, and food

July 9th-10th, 2011 - Summer Fling

Tank rides, helicopter rides, food, car crushing and raffle prizes

July 23rd-24th, 2011 - Tank Ride Specials

Tank ride specials $15 each or 2 for $25

August 6th-7th, 2011 - Tank Ride Specials

Tank ride specials $15 each or 2 for $25

August 13th-14th, 2011 - V.J. Day

All WWII Veterans recieve free admission. Tank ride specials.

September 3rd-4th, 2011 - Back to School Special

Tank ride specials and gift shop specials

September 24th-25th, 2011 - Fall Days

Tank rides, Helicopter Rides, Car Crushing, Food and Raffles

October 15th-16th, 2011 - End of Season Special

Tank ride specials and gift shop close out specials.

June 6, 2010 - D-Day Speical

Tank ride specials and gift shop specials. WWII Veterans recieve free admission. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids and $15 for tank rides.

June 5, 2010 - Annual Car and Tank Show

Tank rides, food, live music and custom cars. Come vote for your favorite car! Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids and $15 for tank rides.

May 15, 2010 - Battle Rattle Run

A joint speical event with Rolling Thunder and City Limits H.D. Tank rides, helicopter rides, food, live music, vendors and gift shop specials. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids and $15 for tank rides.

May 1 & 2, 2010 - May Days and Spring Opening

Tank ride specials and gift shop specials. Come see all the new items we aquired over the winter. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids and $15 for tank rides.

September 27, 2009 - T-38 Talons Arrive

Two T-38 Talon jet aircraft have just arrived at the Museum! Click here for details and pictures: T-38 Talon.

July 11 & 12, 2009 - Summer Special Event

The Museum wants to thank everyone who made our Fund Raiser such a huge success. Once again, Without our volunteers we could not have pulled this off. Also thanks to everyone who stopped out and had a great time. Click here for details and pictures: Summer 09 Fund Raising Event.

May 13, 2009 - F-84 Thunderjet Arrives

Just back from Iowa, we managed to find a F-84 Thunderjet and bring it back to the museum. Click here for details and pictures: F-84 Thunderjet.

March 8, 2009 - CH-53 & F-15 Arrive

The Museum is please to announce the arrivals of a CH-53 heavy lift Marine helicopter and a F-15 Eagle fighter jet. Click here for details and pictures: F-15 & CH-53.

July 12 & 13, 2008 - Summer Special Event

The Museum wants to thank everyone who made our Fund Raiser such a huge success. Without our volunteers we could not have pulled this off. Also thanks to everyone who stopped out and had a great time. Click here for details and pictures: Summer 08 Fund Raising Event.

June 16, 2008 - Memorial Day Parade

A special thanks to to Winthrop Harbor and Cub Scout Group 552 for inviting us to participate in this year's Memorial Day parade. If you would like the Museum to attend your parade please give us a call.

November 19, 2007 - Mi-24 & VSTOL Prototype Arrive

The Museum has just acquired a Russian Mi-24 Hind attack helicopter and a rare Russian VSTOL tilt-rotor aircraft prototype. Click here for details and pictures: Mi-24 & VSTOL.

October 17, 2007 - Russell Military Museum Grand Opening

The museum has finally moved from Kenosha, Wisconsin and is finally ready for the public! We've changed our name from the Kenosha Military Museum to the Russell Military Museum. The museum is now just 1.5 miles South of our original location. For more information on our location, click here: Museum Location.