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National Museum of the Pacific War

340 East Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
830-997-4379
5.0 of 5 stars 178 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Military Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Walking
Description: Formerly the Nimitz Museum, the complex is now America's only museum centered on World War II's Pacific campaign.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Tupelo, Mississippi
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Went expecting to kill a few hours - We ended up staying for almost five hours - Enjoyed all the exhibits and would definitely return. More

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Charlotte, NC
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I am not a history buff by any stretch of the imagination but this place was awesome and well worth a visit. More

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Austin, Texas
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

They give you two days on your ticket and you would need that. If you have only a few hours, go see the big equipment down the street first. All in all, very well done, but it is mostly large panels to read. Not a place for kids- they will be very bored. This is for history fans and those... More

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Round Rock, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Don't miss the opportunity to visit this excellent venue. More

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Austin, Texas
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This museum is incredible. I echo what someone said earlier about this being the caliber of a NY or DC museum; however thanks to Nimitz, it is located in quaint Fredericksburg, TX. There is NOT a more thorough account of the Pacific front of WWII ANYWHERE in the world. This museum is incredible and VERY state-of-the-art. There are many interactive... More

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Bryan, Texas
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Always enjoy going there very time, I visit fredricksburg, Tx More

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Dallas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I loved this museum! Great place to go to if you enjoy history, but be warned, you might find it hard to leave - I did! More

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san antonio, texas
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This museum would be an excellent attraction in NYC, LA or any other big city, so it's an absolute treasure for a small, Hill Country town of about 10,000. The Nimitz Museum is excellent and showcases perhaps the most famous person ever from Fredericksburg, and the Pacific War Museum is a detailed, highly organized tribute to the Greatest Generation Ever.... More

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Austin, Texas
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The Admiral Nimitz Museum and the newer National Museum of the Pacific War are as good as it gets. On the first visit I was accompanied by a retired Navy Captain, who was a shipmate of mine. His father was with Adm Nimitz when the Japanese surrender was signed aboard the USS Missouri. So the visit had special meaning for... More

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Houston, Texas
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

outstanding displays..lots of ww2 history too see. the town where admiral nimitze is from is a great host town,and they have done this museum up right.you can easily spend all day looking at the pacific war displays and the town has plenty to offer for others who dont want to do the museum. More

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