The National Museum of the Pacific War is the only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific Theater battles of World War II. Located on a six-acre site, the Museum includes the George Bush Gallery, Admiral Nimitz Museum, Plaza of Presidents, Memorial Courtyard, Japanese Garden of Peace, Pacific Combat Zone, and the Nimitz Education and Research Center.

Originally named The Admiral Nimitz Museum and housed solely in the historic Nimitz Hotel, the Museum has grown into a dynamic, first-class experience that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and from all backgrounds. In addition to nearly 74,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space, the museum boasts an impressive display of Allied and Japanese aircraft, tanks, guns and other large artifacts made famous during the Pacific War campaigns.

OUR LOCATION

Located just 70 miles from San Antonio and 75 miles from Austin, the Museum is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in historic Fredericksburg.

Our Address:
The National Museum of the Pacific War
340 East Main Street
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Please click below to visit the Convention and Visitors Bureau website for more information on Fredericksburg tourism, including things to do and places to stay.


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PARKING

Street Parking in Fredericksburg is free. There is also a free Visitors Parking Lot at Austin and Lincoln Streets, across the street from the George H.W. Bush Gallery and behind the Fredericksburg Visitors Center. The Visitors Center is an excellent source of information about our city and the surrounding area, an outstanding place to begin your visit. (Public restrooms are also at the Visitors Center.)

HOURS & ADMISSION

The Museum is open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the following exceptions:

The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.

General Admission:
Adults: $12
Senior Citizen (65 or over) or any retired military (with ID): $10
Military, current active duty, Reserve, National Guard: $10
WWII Veteran: Free
Students (age 6-18, 18-21 w/college ID): $6
Children under 6: Free
Adult Tour Groups (20 or more with confirmed reservation): $8
To confirm group reservation, please call Sheala Crawford at 830-997-4379 ext 211

Pacific Combat Living History Program:
Adults $5, Students $3, Children under 6 are free.

Student Groups:
School groups with advanced reservations are admitted to the museum free of charge. Click here for detailed information for educators planning school visits.

Group and Tour Reservations:
To receive the Group Tour rate for groups of 20 or more, reservations must be made in advance. Please contact Sheala Crawford by phone at 830-997-8600 ext 211 or by email: Crawford@NimitzFoundation.org

PremierPartners
Visit the Museum’s PremierPartners while in Fredericksburg, premier business establishments who support the National Museum of the Pacific War