Tours & Education

Over 200 years of history at Rock Island Arsenal
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The Army Sustainment Command (ASC) History Office maintains and publishes routine content and information of tourist locations and sites around Rock Island Arsenal.  This includes self-guided tours that the community can use as companions during their visit to the island, informational fact sheets, and educational kits for K-12 educators.  The information contained in these products is constantly maintained and updated to present the most accurate material possible.

Visit the Rock Island Arsenal

The Rock Island Arsenal is an active military installation in Illinois. A valid Visitor’s Pass is required to gain entry. Visitors undergo a brief background check, and a standard pass is typically valid for one year from issuance.

Visitor Access InformationVisitor Access Form

Visitor Access & Control Center: 309.782.1337

23 Prospect Drive, Moline, Illinois

Visitor Access & Control Center Hours, Daily: 7 am to 3 pm

Moline Gate is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Rock Island Gate is open Weekdays 5:30 am to 10:30 pm and Weekends 8 am to 9 pm

Rock Island Gate is closed on Federal Holidays except Memorial and Veteran's Day

For the Public

For Educators

Rock Island Arsenal: Installation

Guide · Updated 9 NOV 2023

Rock Island Arsenal: Ordnance

Guide · Updated 9 MAY 2024

Rock Island Arsenal: Residences

Guide · Updated 28 JUL 2023

More Educational Resources

List · Updated 22 JUL 2025

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If there's something you'd like to see or learn about and it isn't listed here, you can contact the ASC History Office for more information. We are constantly working to expand this section to education the public on our history of supporting our Nation, our Army, and our Communities.

Contact Information
Army Sustainment Command
AMAS-PCH, History Office
1 Rock Island Arsenal
Building 390
Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, 61299
 

 
Command Historian: 309.782.5046
Assistant Historian: 309.782.2178
Archivist: 309.782.2139
Archive: 309.782.8149
usarmy.ria.asc.list.history@army.mil
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