On April 7, 2017 the Wentworth Military Academy (WMA) closed the Academy based on declining enrollment, an aging campus, and a lack of financial support for continued operations. Wentworth is the oldest military academy west of the Mississippi River, steeped in 137 years of excellence. This small academy nestled near the banks of the Missouri River in Lexington, MO has produced countless leaders who have left an indelible mark on each respective fields of expertise.
Upon the closing, the alumni created the Wentworth Military Academy Museum to house the Academies history and memorabilia.