MacArthur Memorial

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Top 3% of attractions in Norfolk
8 / 10

5 expert reviews

“Filled with his corncob pipe, sunglasses, and other personal memorabilia, the chronologically arranged galleries trace U.S. history during MacArthur's life.”

– Frommer's

Fodor's Fodor's
"The MacArthur Memorial is the burial place of one of America's most distinguished military officers. General Douglas MacArthur (1880–1964) agreed to this navy town as the site for his..." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Houses the final resting place of WWII hero General Douglas MacArthur and his wife, Jean. The complex includes a museum, theater and exhibits of the general's military and personal artifacts." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"General MacArthur's final resting place is an unexpectedly vibrant location." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"General of the Army Douglas MacArthur's immortal words "I shall return" are engraved on a bronze plaque, along with excerpts from his other speeches, at his final resting place in Norfolk's old city hall, an imposing structure whose dome towers over the side-by-side marble crypts of the general and his wife, Jean" Full review