Tues.-Sun. 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.; closed major holidays. Valid photo ID required for entrance to military base.
Visitor services
Public rest rooms, information, handicapped access, gift shop; food available Monday through Friday.
Regular Events
None.
Directions
From I-74 in Moline take 7th Avenue exit west to 14th Street. Turn right and follow to the island. Follow signs to museum.
Site Description
This was the site of the Rock Island Prison barracks, a Confederate prison camp. The cemetery contains the graves of nearly two thousand Confederate prisoners. The adjoining national cemetery is the burial place of Union prison guards and military veterans. The museum displays the history of Rock Island Arsenal and features an extensive collection of small arms. Rock Island Arsenal is currently an active U.S. Army Installation.
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