5.0National Museum of the Pacific War(3.841 reviews) - Insightful and Interesting Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • History Museums
Open Wednesday - Monday. Formerly the Nimitz Museum, the complex is now the only museum in the Continental United States centered on World War II's Pacific campaign. Since 1968, the Museum has expanded to occupy a six-acre campus and gained a reputation as one of the premier military museums in the nation. Over the years the Museum was upgraded and enlarged, and the campus grew to accommodate the Memorial Courtyard, the Plaza of Presidents, and the Japanese Garden of Peace. We opened the expanded George H. W. Bush Gallery in 2009. The Gallery's state-of-the-art 33,000 square foot exhibition features 40 media installations, approximately 900 artifacts in 97 climate-controlled cases, 15 macro-artifacts, and hundreds of photographs. Two blocks east of the main campus is the Pacific Combat Zone. Recently reopened after an $8 million renovation. The PCZ is also home to our popular WWII Pacific Combat Program that takes place on set weekends throughout the year.See more..
4.5USS Lexington Museum(3.435 reviews) - A July 4th celebration aboard USS Lexington! Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • History Museums
Visitors can tour the longest serving Essex Class aircraft carrier of World War II. The 16-deck "Blue Ghost" displays military artifacts and more than 20 aircraft. See all five tour routes, 3-D mega theater, Lockdown on the LEX Escape Rooms, mess deck eatery and flight simulator. National Historic Landmark located on North Beach. Elevator from the hangar deck to the flight deck. Welcome aboard! Labor Day - Memorial Day 9am - 5pm Memorial Day - Labor Day & Spring Break 9am - 6pm See admission at https://usslexington.com/visit/hours-admission/See more..
4.5Texas Civil War Museum(332 reviews) - Fascinating Museum Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
The Texas Civil War Museum is not only the largest civil war museum west of the Mississippi but it also houses one of the most comprehensive collections of Civil War artifacts in the country, including the largest number of historical Texas battle flags in the state. The museum is also home to the Judy Richey Victorian Dress collection.See more..
This is an absolute gem of a museum. If you have any interest in the military history of the past 150 years, this is worth a visit. The history in the explanatory panels is top notch, the dioramas are fascinating and there are exhibits that I haven’t seen anywhere else. It’s unusual to see German artillery equipment, for example. The breadth and diversity of the displays speak both to the generosity of the Texans who contributed the items in the exhibits, and to their courage and steadfastness in battle without losing sight of the larger historical context. Don’t miss this one.See more..
boy thing have change from the last time i was here in 1969 lot of thing to see, and do worth going way out west to seeSee more..
4.5The Pearce Museum at Navarro College(48 reviews) - What an unexpected surprise Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Art Museums
The Pearce Museum at Navarro College is located on the Corsicana, Texas campus of Navarro College in the Cook Education Center. Three unique and nationally significant collections (Civil War and Texas History, Modern Western Art and Prehistoric Central Texas) are interpreted in interactive, visitor-friendly galleries. The American Civil War gallery interprets our Nation's bloodiest conflict through first-person accounts from both sides of the War drawn from our collection over over 16,000 letters and diaries. The Western Art Gallery hosts revolving displays of original artwork celebrating the American West. The "Hunter-Gatherers of the Blackland Prairie" Gallery tells the story of the earliest inhabitants of Central Texas and houses 44,000 prehistoric artifacts. The Pearce Museum also houses Civil War and Navarro College Research Archives, open by appointment.See more..
The Old Fayette County Jail was opened in 1883. It was in operation for 102 years. Today it is the home of the Texas Heroes Museum, honoring Texans who have served from the time of the Texas Revolution to present day conflicts around the world to secure and defend freedom and liberty. Veterans of all conflicts are honored, as are the sheriffs that served in the old jail, Texas Rangers, modern law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, the Home Front in WWII, and others who have made personal sacrifices to make Texas a great place to live. Special features include a cell from the old jail, the Bob Lain Memorial Library of military history, replicas of weapons from the Texas Revolution to present, and the last flag to fly on the Battleship Texas. Free tours. Open Fri-Sat-Sun, but closed some holidays. Call to arrange special tour dates and times.See more..
4.0Hangar 25 Air Museum(37 reviews) - Wonderful Place to Reminisce Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums
On the grounds of the former Army Air Force Bombardier School and Webb Air Force Base. We welcome all visitors to see our wonderful exhibits honoring all Veterans past and present.See more..
4.51st Cavalry Division Museum(32 reviews) - A great museum of Cavalry history Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums
We recently visited the 1st Cavalry Museum on our visit to Fort Hood. To start with, there is plenty of parking and no entrance fee. The museum has two buildings and then a walking park area with military equipment. The first building contains history of the division and has several relics of Cavalry history on display. Don't forget to ask the front desk for the treasurer hunt which is great for kids. The second building has information on the war on terror and also has the gift shop and restrooms. Once you are done with the tour, you can walk the park outback and see the numerous military vehicles. This is a great way to spend some time and learn some history. Great for families or people just looking for some history.See more..
Veterans get in for free, I think it was only $6 for adults. I made a donation since I am a veteran. Two story museum with lot's of outdoor static displays. Great place to learn about that era in our Military history with great displays and plenty of gifts of all sorts for your favorite veteran. 1-2 hours minimum, I believe they close at 5pm everyday they're open. Nice clean with restrooms See more..
4.5Buggy Barn Museum Complex(30 reviews) - Time and money well spent! Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
My sister and I really enjoyed our time at the Buggy Barn recently. Pistol Packin Paula was very informative. She showed us how the seating can be converted in some of the buggies. Another employee shared a couple of humorous stories about a buggy and the barn. My sister had been there before when a movie was being filmed and she enjoyed that also. All of the employees were friendly and helpful.See more..
4.5Fort Lancaster State Historic Site(14 reviews) - If you like ruins/ghost towns, this is a great site Monday: Spent < 1 hour Military Museums • Historic Sites
A stone chimney stands among long-abandoned, silent ruins - a faithful sentinel still guarding this remote military post in the Pecos River valley. Spanning 82 acres, the site commemorates the vestiges of one of four posts established in 1855 to protect the military route between San Antonio and El Paso. Wander through ruins imagining the once-impressive establishment of 25 permanent buildings including a blacksmith shop, hospital, sutler's store and bakery. Listen to knowledgeable staff discuss the fort's importance and enjoy the sights, sounds and wildlife of West Texas.See more..
4.5Fort Duncan Museum(14 reviews) - Museum Monday: Spent < 1 hour Military Museums • History Museums
Walked in and looked around the exhibition rooms. It has many historical things in display from the town. The Native American clothing was interesting to see. The grounds still have the fort buildings but were not open to tour. Hopefully one day the buildings can be restored to persevere the history of the actual fort. As a visitor, it would enhance Eagle Pass's tourism and bring more family things to do while in the area. Overall it was a nice visit and the docent was friendly. The buildings photographed nicely. We are glad that we stopped by for a visit.See more..
For some one who did not know what was coming I was very surprised and pleased to have come to this museum. It is a shopfront and not busy. I was warmly welcomed and the curator gave me a personal tour of the site. The main emphasis is the high flying plans such as the U2 and the Blackbird, which were based locally. The exhibits were fascinating including genuine artifacts from the planes and photos showing what was seen in the Cuban missile crisis. Well worth a visit and a big hand to the people keeping this place aliveSee more..
I love historic buildings and I absolutely was intrigued by this one! It is located in the historic area and near the courthouse where there was a farmers market going on during a Saturday morning. It was easy to park and walk around. The monument stands out looking like a castle so it was easy to find. I have traveled all over visiting war monuments and this is by far the most unique one I have come across. Hopefully this beautiful architectural gem can stay preserved as a historic landmark for many generations to come. It truly is worth stopping just to look at.See more..
The Dyess Memorial Museum is a gallery showcasing the history of Lt Col William Edwin Dyess and the base that is named for him. The Dyess Linear Air Park is the largest air park in the USAF with 34 historic aircraft.See more..
This place is amazing! This is where history comes to life! Mark and Eddie give a tour and keep growing this museum out of their own pocket. They have everything from tanks, wwi & wwii memorabilia, paintings, journals, flags, weapons, artifacts of all sorts. The amount of history here is a beautiful thing to experience. They take pride in helping our veterans. If you are able to make this a stop please do so! They also go off donations so please be kind and contribute.See more..
5.0Pioneer Flight Museum(6 reviews) - Just a day off from work Spent More than 3 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
This is a Great event, glad we made it. Will come back in the spring. Family oriented, with lots of activities to see and experience. See more..
This is the 3rd or 4th Air Museum I have visited and I enjoyed chatting with the volunteers who told me the history of the planes. There is also a great exhibit about George Bush and his submarine rescue after being shot down in World War 2. Outside is also a great exhibit of aircraft used in the Vietnam war. The museum is free but a donation is appropriate.See more..
5.0White Settlement Historical Museum(4 reviews) - Excellent Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums I have toured the museum many times. Worth a trip to White Settlement. It is run by the Chambers family.See more..
5.0Freedom Museum USA(4 reviews) - Military history Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • History Museums
This is a great place to see actual military employees and the equipment used in war. History is better when you can see it in person. The people working there have great knowledge and are eager to answer your questions. This museum is very clean and well taken care of. Great job guys! Come by and visit, you’ll like it!See more..
4.5Commemorative Air Force DFW Wing(3 reviews) - WWII Aircraft to touch, see, and ride in. Spent < 1 hour Military Museums This local squadron offers several WWII aircraft to touch, see and take a ride in if you want. Also has a small but very interesting museum. Well worth a visit. No admission fee but donations keep them flying.See more..
Want to see planes, and helicopters from the Cold War era? Lancaster, Texas is the place to go. Free museum, with many planes and helicopters from Russia, and France. You can walk right up to them, look inside the windows. But, do not touch. Staff will answer any question you have.See more..
3.5Shooting Star Museum(2 reviews) - Military history aficionados and quilt enthusiasts Monday: Spent < 1 hour Military Museums • History Museums
The blue bonnets are beginning to blossom around the Shooting Star museum’s grounds. Make sure and schedule a visit during the museum’s bluebonnet festivities in March and April. A great place to hike groomed paths and enjoy the blooms and outdoor solitude, along with a chance to wander through the museum’s military memorabilia and uniform display for FREE! A wonderful family run museum with very knowledgeable attendants to engage with about their collections. There is also a room full of beautiful quilts to admire and purchase. Free parking and no cost for admission is an added bonus to a carefree way to spend an enjoyable couple of hours in the scenic Texas countryside. Enjoyed my visit very much. Looking forward to returning for the blue bonnet festivities in a few weeks.See more..
3.0Third Cavalry Museum(2 reviews) - A small museum with good artifacts. Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums This small museum is on the east side of Fort Hood to the south of Battalion Street. It is most easily recognized by the collection of tanks and vehicles parked near it. Parking is accessed from the street one block south of Batallion, so expect to see it. Drive to the next cross street and circle back to the museum. This museum is pretty small but has some great artifacts. It will only take a half hour or so. It is a good second stop after visiting the1st Cavalry Museum. See more..
5.0Clara Foster Slough Museum(1 review) - Take a Step Back In Time Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
Spent a Wednesday afternoon at the museum....what a hidden treasure. Everything you want to know about Enloe, Tx or Delta County can be found here...u can actually spend hours and hours looking at all the things from the past...an actual walk back in time. The Duncan family will take their time out of their busy day to answer any questions you may have or to show you where to find it. They are so informative about Delta County and it's history it will amaze you... what a wonderful afternoon spent with a wonderful family. There is no charge to tour the museum although donations are accepted.See more..
5.0The National Health And Public Safety History Museum(1 review) - Amazingly interesting museum worth several hours visit and our $$ support! Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • Science Museums • History Museums
The National Health & Public Safety History Museum offers a broad and compelling collection of America’s finest and worst moments in its health and public safety history. Aside from the thousands of artifacts, inventions and pieces, the museum includes the stories behind these artifacts that bring history alive for our guests.See more..
