Monroe County Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum at Heck Park

Monroe County's museum system runs a Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum at Heck Park with more than 1,500 era artifacts, free to enter with a donation to Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 142 appreciated, open Friday afternoons year round and Saturdays through the summer season.

Also called: Vietnam Veterans Memorial, museum, Heck Park, VVA Chapter 142, free admission, Monroe County Museum System.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

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Monroe County, MICounty

The Monroe County Museum System's Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum holds more than 1,500 original Vietnam era artifacts, from news releases and magazines to medals, ribbons, models, dioramas and uniforms. It is at 1095 North Dixie Highway in Monroe, in Heck Park, and the perimeter building exhibits and the memorial are open year round; the museum itself is a seasonal site, open Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. and, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, Saturdays as well. Admission is free, with a donation to Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 142 appreciated. Call 734-240-7780.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Monroe County Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum at Heck Park
Gate	Rule
Open to the public, free	Free admission; a donation to VVA Chapter 142 is appreciated. No rating is needed.

Sources

Monroe County Museum System, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and MuseumOfficial

Updated

Last updated 2026-10-05.

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