It is with a heavy heart we announce that the Armed Forces History Museum is now permanently closed.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Piazza Family we would like to thank everyone who worked effortlessly and supported the Armed Forces History Museum, especially:

• the museum staff
• the volunteers 
• corporate sponsors 
• individual and family sponsors 
• advertising sponsors
• local media
• families who loaned and donated items for display
• the Pinellas County School staff and students
• the many visitors and veterans who toured

Most importantly, Mr. John J. Piazza, Sr., whose vision, creativity, dedication and perseverance created an outstanding museum which preserved our Nation’s Armed Forces history, created an educational platform for students, and provided a tribute to our veterans and a first-class museum venue for all to enjoy.

Mr. Piazza, we salute you and thank you for your outstanding dedication, tireless efforts, and personal financial support to provide us with such a great museum.

Thank you,
The Board of Directors and the Piazza Family