Cold Steel: The Evolution of the Bayonet

Step into history and experience the power of a single piece of steel that shaped America’s battles and the spirit of its soldiers. This immersive exhibit follows the bayonet’s remarkable journey from the American Revolution to the 1990s, featuring 16 rarely seen artifacts from the PMML Collection.

From the icy night of Washington’s crossing of the Delaware, to the mud-soaked trenches of World War I, to the dense, unforgiving jungles of Vietnam, the bayonet has remained a steadfast symbol of the courage, grit, and duty of the Citizen Soldier.

Get closer than ever to these priceless pieces, displayed as they were meant to be seen. Uncover the personal stories of the men who carried them into history.  

This intriguing exhibit is included in general admission. Click here to plan your visit.