Videos tagged with Museum Display

This entry details the exhibits at Dragonman's Museum, focusing on World War II firearms and equipment related to the D-Day landings. It highlights iconic weapons like the M1919 Browning, M1 Garand, and M3 Grease Gun, alongside crucial support gear such as mortars, communication equipment, and field medical kits. The museum provides a comprehensive look at the tools used during the liberation of Western Europe, with an emphasis on historical accuracy and educational presentation.

This video showcases a special display at the Royal Armouries in Leeds commemorating the end of World War 2. It highlights several significant firearms and edged weapons, including the Australian Owen Gun, a Japanese bayonet, a British military Kukri, the Lee-Enfield Rifle No. 5 'Jungle Carbine', and the Vickers Gun. The presenter, Jonathan, Keeper of Firearms and Artillery, provides brief historical and design context for each item.

This guide details the professional restoration process for a 20mm Oerlikon Anti-Aircraft Gun, focusing on its mounting onto a vertical display stand and the subsequent installation of a drum magazine loaded with dummy rounds. The demonstration highlights careful handling of historical ordnance and the use of specialized equipment by museum professionals.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, featuring Ian McCollum, addresses the complexities of donating firearm collections to museums. McCollum, an expert in firearms history, explains that museums often cannot accept entire collections for permanent display due to space limitations, thematic alignment, and the presence of duplicates. He discusses the challenges of keeping collections intact and the potential benefits of dispersal for private collectors and the broader historical community.

This video announces the winners of the February Military Museum Drawing Contest held by the Colorado Springs Military Museum. It congratulates Tycen, Madison, Ally, and Felix for their winning entries. The description highlights that all submitted drawings will be displayed, thanks participants, and outlines the theme for the March contest (WWII soldiers), eligibility (6-12 year olds), monthly cash prizes, and submission details. It also directs viewers to www.dragonmans.com for more information and merchandise.

This video offers a behind-the-scenes look at a museum, introducing a new tour guide named Charlie and highlighting ongoing training with experienced guide Justin. The museum is preparing to display 56 new mannequins representing various historical military periods and conflicts, including Russian, WWI, WWII, Battle of the Bulge, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The owner boasts about having over 1500 authentic uniformed mannequins on display. The video also announces the museum's reopening next month and promotes merchandise available through their website.

This behind-the-scenes video showcases the extensive work involved in managing a military museum. The creator is organizing a large collection of WWII era uniforms, acquired recently, and has ordered new mannequins to display them. The video also highlights a recruitment drive for museum helpers, specifically tour guides who will lead visitors through the exhibits and share historical information about various US wars. The role is described as fun and flexible, with tours offered on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The creator also promotes their merchandise store.

This video showcases a collection of American Revolutionary War and Civil War firearms, emphasizing their age (250-300 years old) and flintlock mechanism. It also promotes The Colorado Springs Military Museum at Dragonmans for those interested in military history and directs viewers to their online store for t-shirts. The video focuses on historical firearms and their significance.

This video features the creator driving some of their personal military vehicles, of which they own 92. They express enjoyment in operating these vehicles and mention that all their vehicles are on display at a museum on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, starting at 10 am. The description also includes a link to a store selling t-shirts.

This video showcases a "Revolutionary War Display" and announces new Friday tours for a museum. The museum covers military history from 1775 through Afghanistan. The content emphasizes making history come alive and encourages visits on Wednesdays, Fridays, or Sundays starting at 10 am. A link to shop t-shirts is also provided.

This video offers a tour of two new museum displays: one dedicated to the American Civil War (1861-1865) and another to the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). It highlights historical artifacts from these pivotal periods in American history. Information on museum operating hours (Wednesdays and Sundays, 10 am, April-November) and where to purchase tickets and merchandise is provided. The museum is identified as Dragon's Muzzle.

This video provides a behind-the-scenes look at the ongoing improvements and acquisitions at Dragonman's Colorado Springs Military Museum. The owner, Dragonman, showcases new additions like a 1917 WWI hat, K98 rifles, Confederate money, and various helmets and radio equipment. He discusses the challenges of space, the process of creating new displays, and the museum's goal to accommodate a projected increase in visitors.