After five years of renovations and installations, the U.S. Cavalry Museum at Fort Riley is finally reopening its doors following a ribbon cutting ceremony next week.

Comanche (Battle of Little Big Horn) courtesy: US Cavalry Museum

Museum Complex Director Robert Smith said it’s exciting to showcase, for the first time since 2018, the history of the U.S. Cavalry, which has a special tie to Fort Riley.

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Smith encourages community members to come out, celebrate, and see everything the museum has to offer.

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Attendees can head into the museum following the ceremony, and Smith said they should keep an eye out for some hidden details.

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The museum also includes a special exhibit for kids.

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youth uniform costume, children’s exhibit

The ceremony takes place June 13 at 10:30 a.m. Members of the public can access the base after obtaining a pass from the visitors center off of Henry Drive.

The Cavalry Museum will be free and open to the public year-round, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays. The museum is closed four days out of the year: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.