Located on Camp Mabry Base - so be prepared to go thru gated, secure entrance and provide ID. Simple process. Had to drive down a meandering lane thru the base. Parking was very easy. There were spaces right in front. All on one level. We went on a Saturday. No entrance fee. But we did purchase some things in the gift shop as a donation. This place is a wealth of knowledge and has some amazing exhibits! We spent about 3-4 hours there. Lots of details to read, videos to watch, presentations to listen to. The museum is split between US history and Texas history. Has a good sampling of planes, equipment from each branch of service. Great outdoor display of tanks and other military vehicles. Be sure not to miss! A true gem if you are interested in history! Definitely worth a stop!

Love coming back every chance I get. There is always something new or something Ive missed. Great job on the renovations. Yes, its on Camp Mabry and open to the public. Its a look back on Texas history and our military participation in various missions.

My son wanted his senior photos taken here. We had a great time and plenty of photos. Thank yall.

We are so amazing with the tanks exhibition. So grateful to the heroes who served our country! I do recommend this museum to everyone.

You have to check this place out, Texans serving Texans. Volunteers run the day to day, much of the work and displays are Volunteers. It is a great place to understand the sacrifices made to make Texas a Sovereign Nation and a Great State in the Republic.

A free museum in which you can spend a healthy 1-2 hours checking out all sorts of military items? Sign me up!Awesome place to check out tanks, planes, attire and so much more of what our armed forces (mostly, if not all, Army) utilize.I really enjoyed the D-Day area. Lots of great info!

My boyfriend and I went here on a date. It was very cool and interactive as well. There was much too see, from planes, to trucks and tanks. We got too sit in a cockpit, and you also have the option to try on some Uniforms. So very neat all around. The historical sections are great for learning and visualizing everything that happened in historical wars or major events.There was also a cute little shop for suvanears and gifts. This museum was probably the better part of that day in Austin.

This was a pretty cool museum. Unfortunately I cant give it more than three stars because there wasnt any air conditioning and it was too hot to enjoy it. I feel bad for the volunteers! We might try again in the fall if were in the area.

Spectacularly historical and informative not to mention the awesome displays to view and enjoy.... awesomely impressive!!!

A wonderful place, I bring any friends I can here when Im up in Austin. This has to be one of my favorite locals in the state, so much history, so many items to look through, Ive been here at least 8 times in the past 4 years and I still find new stuff to look at.Also reenacting is amazing I hope to get into it.

I am a scholarly of American history and there was much I learned for the first time here. Highly recommended, especially if needing tour during coronageddon. Getting thru security to enter the base isnt that difficult.

This is a must see Military Museum!They have an amazing collection to see.

Thank you to our men and women in uniform for your service. So glad to have this experience and be able to bring our young kids along. We arrived at approximately 11a and didnt leave until 12:43p. We took our time and really could have spent more time if our kids were not ready to go (theyre young 5,7,10, dont really understand fully yet). I encourage anyone who visits to donate, as we did, even though its free. Dont forget to see the support vessels and planes outside nearby. Just need you drivers license to get passed security. BTW keep your kids OFF the exhibits.

I could have spent hours reading all about the many years of military history. The exhibits are first rate and admission is by donation, but I would have gladly paid to visit. This is a MUST see!

My sons really enjoy going to this Museum since the last time weve been they have added new sections. We went on museum day and they got to make dog tags which they enjoyed doing. Customer friendly nice people working there. When you first enter you do go through an ID check at the gate before you can get to the museum which makes Safety and Security much better. They even have a new section where kids can try on some gear and uniform jacket.

Despite ongoing renovations, the Texas Military Forces Museum is well worth the visit. I really enjoyed talking with the volunteers, and learning about the role of Texas throughout US military history. Especially considering its free admission, this is a must-see museum for anyone interested in military history while in Austin. 10/10.When I first walked into the museum, my eyes were immediately drawn to the impressive vehicle collection spanning service from WWI through the Korean war. Its easy to spend all of your time staring at these vehicles, but I really enjoyed walking through the many detailed exhibits - on one side, telling the story of the 36th Infantry Division from its inception in WWI through its victory in WWII and, on the other, the story of Texas involvement in the military from the Texas Revolution through the Civil War, and on into the War on Terror. Once youve taken in the internal exhibits, be sure to step outside to Armor Row to see a variety of tanks, logistics vehicles, and artillery. As someone that just stared down the barrel of an M1A1 Abram, I never appreciated the intimidating presence of these beasts until now.

Amazing place. If you have time - go there with family and your friends. You have to take a lot off fun.

Very nice Museum with many vehicles in good condition. It is free but of course its nice to make a donation. Great place to check out!

I dont think I can adequately describe just how AWESOME this place is!! When you first walk in you dont quite realize how MASSIVE it is, because they layed it out such a way that each time period has its own room/area, which leads into another...and another... Seriously, I spent 3 hours there and I dont feel like I saw close to everything! Needless to say, Im going back soon!

A great stop if you’re interested in Texas and the military! Very well done and lots of great pieces of history. The museum is located in the dining hall build for WWI so it huge and packed end to end! Free admission and you could easy spend several hours looking through the whole thing!

An absolute amazing place to get brushed up on your Texas National Guard Army Museum! Great wealth of knowledge!

The experience was amazing. Got to see different types of tanks out there and learn some history of US. There were some helicopters as well. A car. Inside there is also a library where you can read books about US war and stuff mostly written through the eyes of soldiers and some directly written by themselves. You also get to sit inside a cockpit simulator but the seating is not large and meant for kids i suppose. Some tanks are kept on the backside of the museum. International tourist must keep passport with them as the museum is in secured military base and wont be given entry without ID.

This is the best one I have seen. Ive only seen 3 but this one is tops.

Nice place to visit and learn some history. When we signed in the gentleman at the desk gave us some historical details on some of the items they had there. The kids had a good time.

This place was great. Went with my 2 year old; we both had a great time! Parking was easy. Museum was free. Inside there was a lot to look at. When my sons attention span started to wane - we went outside. Outside (sort of on the side and around back of the museum) there were many tanks parked. We ran around there for awhile and snapped multiple pictures.Museum is located inside Camp Mabry. We just pulled up to the gate.I think I showed him my drivers license and told them we were there for the museum.

Very informative. A small museum but a lot to see. Very impressed. And it was free!

This is a great hidden gem inside Austin. Note you have to enter the military base to get there. Make sure all adults have a photo ID, and just tell the guard you are going to the museum and he will give directions from there.The museum is free, and there is quite a bit to see inside (donations accepted). Be sure to investigate all the areas, because the second half is hiding down a more narrow walkway in the back.Outside are a number of tanks, artillery, and a few other vehicles. It wasnt clear if kids could climb up on them, but I let my boys look up in a few vehicles and no one said anything. On Veterans Day they also had a live show. My boys (4 and 7) both had a lot of fun.

Very nice museum. Its free and informative. Really liked their set up.

Definitely worth the time to visit if you are interested in military or Texas history.They have exhibits and artifacts from very early times up to the present day, with informative descriptions of each item.Even an old history buff like me learned a few new things!The outdoor display of armored vehicles was good as well, but it was a little sad to see the state of decay of a few of them.

Great visit dont forget to visit the outdoor exhibit portions

This place is realllllllyyyyyy coooollVery informative, alot of interesting infoMy family and I had so much fun!!!

This state military museum has quite a few interesting exhibits if you are interested in military history and memorabilia. There are many Jeeps, tanks, armored cars, helicopters, planes, and other historical items on view. There is no admission fee. The staff are very helpful and friendly and there is a small gift shop on site with many inexpensive books and gifts for the history or military buff. I gave it a lower rating because it was fairly difficult to find although the military servicemen at the gate gave fairly good directions you have to drive on to the base and really look for the sign.

A memorial place to visit. Salute to all those who sacrificed to make the world a better place.

Very cool and they do not charge to get in. Make sure you drop a donation in the box at the entrance to keep this nonprofit museum alive.

Fantastic free museum. Definitely worth the visit. Lots of great history and some really fun interactive portions. And dont forget to check out the Jets and cannons on the parade grounds.

Kidos enjoyed the scavenger hunt! Lots of great information and items.

Great place. Though if you walk in like me, sign in at security and walk the steep hill next to the pond

If you are interested in military history, this is a great museum. And its free!

One of the coolest army places I have ever been. Amazing

Was a volunteer here for many years! It has gone through many changes over time but the one thing they always do well is representing the history of the state of Texas. It is well worth a trip to it!

Very organized and informative!

What a gem of a place. Great military history of Texas from the early 1800s. We did not leave enough time (2 hours).

What a wonderful museum! They have collected Texas Military Memorabilia and seamlessly fit it into the larger context of every major military campaign in U.S. history. I also really enjoyed the layout of the exhibits. This museum had the right amount of artifacts on display and interactive exhibits. I will definitely visit again!

This place is awesome!! So many cool military vehicles to look at and learn about! Great for kids and adults alike! Cant beat free either! We will be back.

They have a great array of informative exhibits from the different wars. There is a cool fighter jet that you can climb into for pictures, as well as full army uniforms for the kiddos to try on. They have tanks, wagons, and more. I think there may also be stuff to see outdoors but we went on a rainy day and stayed inside. It was cool and more importantly...free.

No admissions, the museum is free and its got a lot to offer. Located at the heart of the Texas national guards campus. The exbits focus a lot on the American Mexican war and the Civil war but with less focus on WWI and WWII. There are a lot of armors and artifacts! Worth every minute of your time.

I like this place all the military are friendly

A must once in town! Very nice and informative! Nice people to talk to. I really enjoyed the visit

This is a really cool place to visit. Ive always been fond of military history and this place has it. Theres a good collection of world war 2 mechanized vehicles, allied and axis both. Also historical videos and real weapons used by the US army throughout its history is here. Theres even a tactical nuke rocket model out front. Scary and cool to see on a map the impact of something like that can do. Oh its free to visit as well. Overall, highly recommended if you like military history.

A wonderful place to go on the weekend or anytime! The exhibits are easy to follow and entertaining. My family and I have visited more than once, and Im sure we will return.

My kiddo didnt mind what she saw but in the end she was a little upset by the fact that death exists. Ah well. Very good set up!! Amazing tanks and things to see.

The Texas Military Forces Museum is a first rate museum. I highly recommend a visit to this museum if you have any interest in Texas history. It features an extensive collection of military hardware and vehicles. The Civil War section of this museum has the best overview of the course and key battles of the war and this includes the numerous Civil War museums I have visited. The museum is up to date and it includes a section on the War on Terror. A special subsection of museum includes an extensive collection of military insignia that needs to be seen. If you are in the Austin area, you should plan a visit.

Its a great museum that has displays of over several generations of military items including artillery, tanks, guns, patches etc. Everything is very organized

I couldnt stop looking at all the vehicles and equipment. It was so awesome up close. All I did was take a billion pictures. Haha.

This is the most amazing places if you like to read and learn about wars in past where american troops were involved including the afghan and iraq war. There is no ticket and you are greeted very warmly on entrance. They even help kids dress up in uniform for photo shoot. The place is right in middle of military area so you pass checkpoint, first time for me to go in such zone so make sure you keep an Id with you.

Really cool place with alot of history the museum looks small from the oitside bit it is really big inside and also all the military vehicles they have are great and the place is free and its a great activity for kids and grown ups too

Nicely conversed the museum and battle history

E excellent way to share our history with the kids... so they never forget where that freedom comes from.#GoldStarFamily

Awesome place to take your family and learn the history of the brave men and women who have served Texas and this country. Highly recommend for people to visit this gem in the middle of Austin. It is free to visit and youll be blown away now that the renovations have been completed.

The exhibits are fantastic! I loved seeing the Hetzer, the M56 Scorpion, the various Pattons. Will be coming back,

A very interesting and well presented series of exhibits and dioramas. I thoroughly recommend this museum to all those interested in the military history of Texas.

Loved it. We appreciate these smaller scaled museums that arent too overwhelming for toddlers younger than 4.

Had a great time learning.

Much better than I expected. This museum has a great selection of pieces.

Amazing museum, especially considering its free! Really provides a Texas-centric view of military engagements through the years - from Mexico secession all the way through 9/11 and current day. Theres an F-16 (?) Trainer that you and your kids can sit in for a photo and a whole lot of tanks, artillery and vehicles too. An all around great experience. The docent was super friendly and accommodating as well - all around, A+ gem that I never knew existed even as a 15 year Austin resident.

Loved this place and was amazing it was free!A little bit of an experience to get to it as you have to drive through a checkpoint at a military base and through the base roads, but its not bad (just three rights at stop signs).Once you are there there are lots of equipment and tanks outside the building, and endless stuff inside. Great displays on the war on terror, lost squadron, military vehicles and the Texan wars.Worth a stop, you should definitely check it out!

Fantastic museum, with lots to see both inside and outside. Give yourself at least 2-3 hours if you want to see everything! Also, make sure to donate, as this is mostly volunteer staffed!

Very cool history. Learned a lot!

This place is amazing! We take our kids often, they love it and it’s FREE! As a history nerd I love it. Getting to see up close the vehicles and weapons used by both sides in multiple wars. Goes back to the fight for Texas Independence, the Civil War, World War I and II, Vietnam, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the War on Terrorism. Has good book and gift section as well with rows of tanks to see outside the museum. You won’t be disappointed!

I took my son sitting the hands on event. He loved it! There are lots of tanks and military transports. A couple of planes and helicopters, some displays of different eras of wars, and lots of people specific weapons.

An amazing place filled with Heros and history!!

The museum was very well put together. My toddler enjoyed it as much as my 8 year old (in different ways) and I’d love to go back when I’m not chasing a toddler so I can read some of the displays better. They even had a section for the war on freedom.Missing one star because it was rather hot inside. I think the AC was on but not running well.

This museum is very impressive. It had much more history and exhibits than I expected. We were there for two and a half hours and saw a lot. We skipped over some things but not much. It is worth another visit.

I really enjoyed this museum. There were a lot of cool displays and alot of information I never knew before about Texas involvement in world conflicts. Worth going to at least once.

Wonderful exhibits with very friendly staff and a price that cant be beat. Many exhibits could easily be a full day of study for an interested student. Also excellent galleries for young children and the not so detail inclined. Even some old WP equipment on display which can be hard to find. Unreservedly recommended.

Great staff, worth the trip with a lot history on display. Will definitely go again.

Amazing collection of historical military vehicles and items! Really enjoyed this small treasure! Amazing helpful staff! Such a great experience!

I loved this place. If you want to learn about Texan history and enjoy antique warfare equipment like machine guns, bayonets, and tanks this is the place to go. They also have a fighter jet pilot cockpit for people to sit in. The staff is friendly and knowledgable. Im surprised its free!

I went to an event here. Interesting place with a nice event Hall and some interesting exhibits.

Well done museum. Interesting exhibits with a wide variety of artifacts. Friendly staff.

Everyone should visit this amazing place once. It was like reliving history.

The tanks and planes are super cool (for enthusiasts), but the exhibitions (36th infantry, 19th century & Cold War and war on terror) are a bit boring as they are just putting all the history on large boards. Like what Wikipedia does.

The men in our party loved the museum, and it wasn’t boring for the women. We were there on a day when school groups were going through, so when we were trying to enjoy the rooms with Texas military history from the 19th century, it was hard to concentrate due to the loud presentations going on for the elementary kids. The docents were helpful and friendly. What I enjoyed most was driving down the row of old tanks outside. I had hoped the museum would have more airplanes, but the few airplanes were located a distance away from the museum, on display too far for us to walk to. There was one plane inside the museum where you could climb into the cockpit. It was a good experience overall.

For years, I have driven down Mopac and seen the stationary fighter jets and helecopters on the side of the road.One day, my son and I decided to make a stop to check them out up close. We were very pleasantly surprised that they are only a fraction of the Texas Military Museum display.The indoor museum is packed with tanks, jeeps, aircraft, bombs, guns, uniforms and diarama displays of famous Texan battles. There is even an F16 cockpit that he could sit in.The museum covers all eras of the Texas military, and is a fantastic learning experience.Outside, there is a huge lineup of tanks and other military vehicles to check out.Plus it is all free to visit, and free parking, too. If youve ever driven by and seen the display facing HWY 1, there is a LOT more to see. Definitely worth the stop.

Really impressive displays of our military history. The museum is actually very large. There are a number of winding pathways through side rooms, off the central display area of large vehicles, weaponry, and aircraft. There is a blend of traditional placards and new touch screens to learn about each of the artifacts. Its a nice way to reconnect with the efforts of our Texas Military Forces, and the largest employer in the world, our United States Military.

This is my son’s favorite museum in Austin. We have been there countless times. It’s also always FREE.

Theyve done an amazing job with the museum. If youre into military history you will not be disappointed.

It was great you should check out the tanks

Interesting Texas based military museum. Its a great deal to see some Texas military history and the beat part is free!

I thought this was a pretty cool museum. Me being a US Army Veteran may have played a small role in how much I loved this place. Id recommend bringing your family here if youre a home grown Texan for sure. And if youre a temporary texan just stopping through, this is a great place to make a pit stop and grow your kids Texas Military Forces History knowledge.

Free admission, donations are happily excepted so bring a few bucks. They had a lot more stuff than expected and we spent some time there exploring and soaking in the history. You will need your ID to get on base so dont forget it.

A very nice place to know Texas Military history and contribution. Very nicely preserved history artefacts. I loved the tanks placed outside as well

Small in town museum with good number of things to look for a few hrs. And it is free

Great displays of Texas forces through the years. Military equipment and the historic Gratitude box car.

Absolutely love it. Great crew there to talk to and very knowledgeable

The staff is so kind and helpful and the place is great. You can learn the story of US ARMY

As a U.S. Marine I enjoy learning about the history of any branch of the Armed Service. This is well put together. It is well worth the trip to see what the Texas National has done for the U.S.

Great place. My kids loved seeing pieces of history. It was a great little stop while visiting Austin. We look forward to visiting again.

If your interested in milliary history, especially when it relates to Texas this is a great museum.

My kids like the place, my 9 year old son love watching the quick clip of the old video teaching you how to use a musket. I would recommend the place.