What a museum! Its absolutely gorgeous and perfectly put together. So much information, you feel like your there. Be ready to spend the day there. You cant see it all in a day. Do not bring young children. Our 3 year old loved seeing the planes, but was bored. Its worth every penny. Your taken back in time, forgetting about whats going on in our world today and leaving with more pride for our country. I love history and the WWII Era!

Very nice museum. Way too much to look at. Had information about every conflict in the Pacific ocean during at war time. Lots of things to see. Very nicely done. Would definitely go again with another family member. The staff is very friendly and it is wheelchair accessible.

Fun and informational. If you cant walk very far without sitting down, good luck getting through it all.

Really informative, clean, and easy to follow. I learned so much and really enjoyed the experience. I have a deeper understanding of what our men and women went through and a lot more appreciation for the freedoms we take for granted on a daily basis. I am not a history buff and did not really want to go but it was displayed beautifully and I genuinely enjoyed learning and wished I had allowed more time for the museum visit.

Wonderful museum with so much to see and read. The videos and sensory type exhibits are great. The place was super clean and the staff were all so helpful and friendly. I dont think it would be a trip to Fredericksburg with a stop here.DURING COVID make sure to buy your tickets ahead of time. Daily tickets in person go very very fast.

Very informative and cool museum! Lots of information and artifacts + models and replicas of items from the WWI , II time period. The information is a lot though, and that can lead to museum fatigue sometimes. I certainly got it, but its well worth the money and you can spend 3-5 hours there easily.

This place is just filled with history and has so many exhibits that your tickets to get in are good for 2 days. You could literally spend 2 full days here it is that nice and has so much to see. We throughly enjoyed visiting and seeing what the heroes of this Country did to protect our freedom. The sheer amount of things they have can be overwhelming but take your time as you are in no rush. Everyone there was so kind and helpful and I cant RECOMMEND highly enough that you go to see this museum. Parking is FREE and 18.00 for adults which was worth every penny. Thank you for preserving our history so well and thank you again to all of our brave men and women for your service and sacrifice to our country. You will not regret going to this museum I promise you!!

So the price was a bit high but I really wanted my kids to get a better understanding or the war and history in general. I bit the bullet and spent the money, am I glad I did. Walked up and saw the top of a uboat “rising” out of the ground in front, and a row of artillery guns and naval guns. I thought that’s cool. We went in and were greeted by friendly staff, videos about how the war started and room after room or equipment, uniforms and pictures detailing every aspect of the war. That was nice enough but then we saw a full miget submarine with three projection screens and lights and sound effects describing the attack on Pearl Harbor. Totally impressed we walked on to find a full B25 bomber straight from the Doolittle raid. My jaw dropped and my kids jumped excitedly. They began chanting “I feel the history in my hands” as they looked and learned from each new display. They have multiple planes, a boat, a jeep and so much more. By the time we left, our feet sore from the hours of exploring, our stomachs rumbling or the hunger we’d built up, I felt as if I had cheated the museum and not given enough. Job well done! Thank you, my kids and I will never forget this experience.

Good place to visit when walking around Fredericksburg Texas after lunch on Main.

Amazing museum. Huge and very informative. Live reenactments on the weekends.

It has a lot of interesting artifacts and is very detailed about the war. Though the audio that auto played in every room started to get annoying since you could hear the audio from the room next to it as well.There were times when I was trying to listen to one audio but it was being overshadowed. It would be great if they didn’t try to be so showy.

I found myself lost in this maze. The museum is packed full of interesting historical items, so cool but if you turn the wrong way you are suddenly scratching your head on the direction to go next. But all in all if you follow the prescribed route it is nice as they take you on a history lesson from the early days of prewar japan to the end and Hiroshima. I would go again, although I’d recommend having a few drinks first.

Very interesting museum. Great miniatures, lot of artifacts. One small part with the submarine can be noisy and scary for some young kids (~

So many truths. We (the world) have all been through much. So grateful to be an American. One nation under God!

One of the best museums Ive ever visited. Its in the middle of Fredicksburg and large. It has several war airplanes and military equipment and vehicles in the exhibit. So worth every bit of money & time. Bring your children and grandchildren. Proud American history.

This place is amazing. Beautifully presented, full of too much info and stuff to see for your brain to process. Also it feels like its 10x bigger inside than outside. Its massive. Go if you have even the slightest interest in WW2.

Wow! This museum is power packed with so much history! Everything from the background of China and Japan, then getting into timeline leading up to the inclusion of America in WWII and all the way through! You could easily spend an entire day in this museum, if your into history like I am! We had a lot of fun until we found out that the museum was closing soon! Do yourself a favor and go early!

A great experience everyone should go through at least once. We enjoyed all of the history. They had something for everyone. The price was reasonable for what we got to do and how long we were there. Over 3 hours. We would love to go back. We had young kids with us and they had something for everyone to enjoy.

The National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg TX is one of the absolute best you could experience. You can easily spend two days and still not come close to absorbing all it has to offer. Many exhibits, videos, recordings, artifacts, etc. Not to mention the grounds, the Admiral Nimitz home place, and on certain dates, live combat demonstrations. Highly recommend spending some time here.

We booked our space two days ago for a 9:30am slot, which made me feel a little more comfortable believing they were keeping visitor numbers low due to COVID. There could not have been many more people in the museum, and several pulled their jersey neck warmers off their noses when getting past check-in. Several were coughing chronically.Folks, unless you’re comfortable getting on an airplane in these times, skip it. The museum is incredible, but can’t be seen even in a weekend during non-Covid times - it’s long, and mainly walking through tunnel like mazes all breathing the same air as more then 100 other people

Fascinating narrative on the war in the Pacific, covers everything. Plan on visiting several time, if you love history, one visit is not enough. Three hours and we were about 1/3 through.

I’m not a war buff, but my hubby is, so we went. I really enjoyed the experience and learned so much. We were there 6.5 hours, but everyone passed us up, my hubby lives to read everything. He was very pleased with the museum.

When we took a Fredericksburg tour, the guide told us you could ‘spend five or six hours’ at this museum. I thought that sounded a little exaggerated....until we went there. Entire complex is very large and impressive. Exhibits are super informative and wide ranging. If you are a history buff this place will make you feel right at home.The museum is actually three separate structures. Unfortunately one was closed for renovations when we went, but the other two had plenty to offer. Well worth a trip if you have any interest in the subject or just history in general.

Weve been here twice and wondered around the free outdoors part. I really enjoyed that. Kind of guarded from main street and you can feel the history.

Amazing museum. We took four hours to absorb the exhibits and films. I was impressed with the total national war effort. There was no guns and butter attitude, every citizen was involved in some way.

Spent 5 hours here absorbing all the history I did not know. Follow through the years in order and it gives you a great sense of those times. Be sure you listen to some of the survivors memories in short 2 minute segments. Really inspiring! And the artifacts are great to see.

Absolutely incredible museum! Masks and social distancing are mandatory

It is way beyond my expectations, very informative and just too many exhibits you do not want to miss. Come early as you will need at least half of the day to navigate the museum, we have make mistake to come late afternoon but even though, we have learnt so much that we have never known before. Salute to those heros and they will never be forgotten

Fantastic museum tucked in Fredricksburg! Highly recommend, but leave plenty of time, there is a ton of really interesting information!

Beautiful. Make a reservation and/or buy tickets online.

Very excellent Museum that not only covers the war in the Pacific but gives a lot of good information leading up to it so that its easier to understand all that was happening at that time period. Excellent displays and a lot of really cool historic items on display. Definitely worth the visit. You can easily spend four to six hours here

Very cool place. Theres so much to see and learn all the history they packed into this museum will blow your mind. If youre looking to go now, reserve tickets ahead of time & bring a mask. The Chinese Peace Garden was closed and a few other displays were either turned or roped off but all in all it was still a pretty cool experience.

Awesome museum! The outside section is free and was really nice, and taken care of; you have to pay for the George Bush section, but if you like War History it’s a must see. Took about 2-1/2 to 3 hours going fairly quick.

Lots of information. Good mix of museum articles and video. Would recommend to anyone interested in WWII.

Lots of walking. This tour should be broken into a 2 day tour. If you power through, its about 4 hours.

My family and I were waiting to buy tickets to get in when me and my father who is using a cane asked where the restrooms are, she replied “do you have a ticket?” Which we hadn’t gotten one yet and she points across the street..... my parents are both veterans and my father just had a knee replacement they have no respect at all will not be going back...

My history loving husband, had been waiting for a time during our trip when we could visit the Museum. I was secretly thinking our 7 and 8 year old girls wouldnt like it. So I planned it right after lunch, everyone should be fed and happy, at least for an hour or 2. Turns out everyone LOVED IT! My girls learned so much and loved the interactive parts of the exhibits. The video footage and sound bites bring the whole place to life. But dont just stop at the Museum, take a walk through the memorial garden, see all of the brave people who gave us the freedom we enjoy today. Even though we have been once, both my kids and husband are planning on another visit the next time we are in Fredericksburg. This might be the best kept secret of Texas Hill Country!

Best museum of the Pacific War I have ever been to! I can easily spend the whole day!

An unexpected gem! I remember visiting this place when it was just the General Nimitz museum when I was a kid (20+ years ago), and recall that it was interesting, but pretty small and mostly only about Nimitz. Since then, theyve added a huge museum complex that I would normally expect to find in a major city, like Dallas or Houston. I was shocked at how large it was. We spent almost three hours going through all the exhibits. It had lots of videos, interactive displays and original tech from the era, like jeeps, boats, planes and even a submarine from Pearl Harbor. This was the first time for my two nine year olds to go to a history museum (besides the Bob Bullock in Austin) and they had a blast while learning a lot about our nations history. The museum also has a replica Japanese memorial garden and about two blocks over, they have an area called the Pacific Combat Zone that had a large Bomber plane and a full size boat. They apparently also have battle reenactments in an amphitheater located there. During this visit, the original museum for General Nimitz was closed for renovations, but no big deal, since there was so much else to see. Highly recommend this museum if you like WWII history.

The building was closed when we came by here but we took a stroll through the memorial in back and loved seeing the dedications to the groups and individuals who were in the thick of things in ww2 Pacific theater. My heat to all these service members and their families.

Was a great tour. This place is huge, so have your walking shoes on. Lots of information and even memorabilia. Very historic. Would go again!

This place is astounding. The museum is filled with so much information and the memorial courtyard is very humbling. Great destination for history buffs or Veterans who want to pay their respects to fallen heroes and ships.

The history is just amazing! The museum is 5 star all the way. So is the staff! The gift/book shop is also amazing. Really worth seeing more than once because you cant get the whole thing in one visit. Good thing the tickets are good for 2 days!!! Cant wait to go back. Loved it!

Ive been to the national war museum in new Orleans and smithsonians and this was on par with them.

After driving over 4 hours to go to this mesuem, we were greeted with this message on the door:MASKS ARE REQUIREDover your mouth and nose in all NMPW buildings.If you have a health concern that prevents you from wearing a mask today, please plan to visit again when youre comfortable wearing a mask or after the pandemic has ended.Thank you for your consideration.We called and spoke to the director explaining our health conditions and if they were truly discriminating against those with medical conditions, and we were told we could either wear a mask, shield or stand outside. OUTSIDE? I am so sorry to say they grossly discriminate and violate ADA laws. Such a disapointment.

A large part of it was closed down for covid, I guess. What I saw was well organized with many original pieces on display.

Vary nice experience. It was great to take a walk through history and relive some of what happened in that era.

Great museum. It js very well done and very informative. The outaide diaplays are great as.well. I would highly recommend it.

I had seen the museum in Fredericksburg before and had been wanting to visit for a long time. I finally got the chance and I was glad I did. It was a bit pricey at $18 dollars but the tickets are good for two days and there is plenty to see. Definitely plan for 3-4 hours to see everything at a leisurely pace.On the other hand, if you are pressed for time, the guides gave maps that had the must sees of the museum which was really handy. The exhibits were well though out and were larger than life. It really makes you think about our past, present, and future.

Great facility. Their PT boat exhibition is fantastic. Its moving to see the actual atomic bomb that was built, but not used over Japan. Well worth taking the time to go through it slowly.

This museum was better than I expected. Very informative, educational and interesting.

Great experience. I was in town for a conference on cold war history. The mini sub is awesome.

Great place, de drive for 2 hrs to see this museum and gloria was a very professional, to explain everything.

Fantastic, yet sobering, Museum. The wealth of information is available so you could spend several days. They do give you a 2-day pass when you buy a ticket which is helpful. Be sure and spend time there to really absorb everything.

I expected a small town museum I could do in 2 hours, boy was I wrong. This is a world class national museum. I have never seen displays and learning displays so well done. Plan 2 days if you want to read all the displays. Tickets are good for 48 hours. But they even let us in the third day after our tickets expired. Nice people.

I went a few months ago on a school trip and this museum was amazing. Everything from the staff to the exhibits. 10/10

Despite closures of some items due to COVID-19, this remains a great museum.

There is a lot to see so it is VERY nice that tickets are good for 48 hours. That way you dont have to feel bad if you dont get there first thing in the morning. It also allowed us to move through the entire multi-building offering at a higher level, scanning the exhibits, and then return the next day to focus on areas of particular interest. A good mixture of well-displayed written information, pictures, artifact/equipment displays, videos, and audio experiences to keep it engaging.

FANTASTIC! I highly recommend a visitif youre in the area. You have to make a reservation a day or more in advance but it is well worth it!

The guys doing the reenactments are so dedicated. I learned so much watching them and following the tour. On the other side there are actual artifacts, emotional letters home from soldiers, and educational exhibits. Truly a must see if youre in town.

This museum is quite modern and offered such a rich experience in the history of the Pacific War. Id recommend planning to spend at least 5 hours at the museum to get through the 900 exhibits.

Outstanding ww2 museum every one should see lots to look at and read.

One of the best .. So much to see and learned ..This was an honor to see . People can understand this and understand the sacrifices made by so many for the Freedom we have.May God bless these brave men and women who gave all and more.

Top notch war history museum. Comparable to Imperial War Museum and Churchill War Rooms.

Museum of the Pacific is really cool. My 7 yr old got restless but I think anyone one older into history will love this place

This was a great suprise, coming out to see enchanted rock was awesome! But this museum was worth the alone! Fantastic place, to many great exhibits to name them all. A must see in Fredericksburg.

An excellent and extensive museum. Does a great job of explaining the importance of and strategy behind the famous battles in the Pacific. And also explains the long history leading up WWII. Highly recommend it.

Amazing history, fantastic displays, it is no understatement it can take 4 hours to see everything. Tickets good for 48 hours...you may need the 2 days. Done in good taste with unknown factoids for a deeper understanding of the history. Patriotism is reignited when seeing the greatest generations history.

I found this museum to be a fantastic place. However the portion devoted to George Bush was very confusing. I would suggest placing arrows in order to show visitors the way through the exhibition .We found that our time ran out and could not figure out how to leave the exhibit.

High quality museum worth every penny. I spent nearly 6 hours here. Fascinating history and very well-presented. My only complaint was that some of the descriptions had dim lighting, making it a bit harder to read ... but otherwise I cant recommend it enough.

I love this place mostly because tickets are good for two days so if you like to take it slow you can. Its a really cool place to go

This museum is a wonderful place for both hardcore history lovers and anyone with curiosity. It has a rich collection of treasures in chronological order. There are quite a lot of interesting quizzes along the tour to test your knowledge about the specifics of the important events. My only regret is that I could only spend 3 hours during this visit. The ticket allows 3 day access, which I might take advantage of in my next visit.

A gem of a museum right here in Fredericksburg, Texas! So much history with real artifacts presented in a clear and fun, interactive environment. The USS Nimitz model ship is amazing, along with all the video and items to look at. Very detailed and family friendly. Staff is friendly and you can tell they care about this place. Don’t miss the outdoor memorials and the beautiful Zen Japanese garden right outside!

If you ever want to go somewhere and get lost in time this is the place. Especially if youre interested in the history of the Pacific war. Wonderful staff and great exhibits. Main street is nearby if you want to grab a bite to eat and go shopping.

If you like to red war books I suggest you come you can use old artillery that was used

Been coming here since I was a child. The museum had grown and expanded so much since. Every time I come I learn something new. Very thankful for the museum and the staffs hard work!

This review is pretty much a duplicate of the other Google location review. It is found under The National Museum of the Pacific War.All of the pics can be viewed there.Ill include some here to give an idea.

Firstly, the staff are excellent, helpful and happy to please. The museum is an incredible account of the Pacific war. A brilliant melding of multimedia, story boards, static displays and artifacts tell the story in chronologic order. There is sufficient overlap of content between these media that you will find yourself rewarded for being able to recall events hours later as you piece together the flow of the war. Another exceptional detail is the timeline from the European theatre that is presented in parallel. This on story boards reliably located above the concurrent Pacific war content. The story told invites intense concentration that can be exhausting. I found that after five hours a break was needed. The museum planners no doubt had this in mind when they made the admission pass good for forty eight hours. I walked a few blocks away to one of many eateries and caught my second wind. There are a number of displays located across several buildings on two blocks. On my pace it took approximately 12 hours to explore the entire museum. If you know a veteran who served in the Pacific, visit this place to have some perspective of what they went through. I regret that I did not until after he passed away. Our conversations would have been enriched for having a visual context. The National Museum of the Pacific War is a shining star in one of the most beautiful places in Texas. It is a must see.

An amazing museum. We were there for 4 hours and we needed more time because of the richness in content and exhibitions. They have a complimentary audio guide that gives a deeper understanding of the panels, artifacts and displays. The ticket is valid for 48 hours because the staff knows that the museum (3 buildings and over 50+ sections) needs some time to be explored completely. The staff is very friendly and will be glad to answer your questions regarding the museum, the history, or the different exhibitions they have. Definitely plan a complete day for this if you like history.

Wow! What an incredible museum. So many amazing artifacts, personal accounts, interactive displays and well explained battle diagrams. Some of the artifacts: the Japanese mini sub that washed up on Bellows Beach on Dec 7, a door from the Arizona, an actual atomic bomb, a piece of a fugo bomb.... so much!The battle diagrams were perhaps my favorite; they did an excellent job explaining the significance of specific unit moves or the battles, dependent on each battle. It took us two afternoons to go through the museum with two elementary aged kids. Thankfully, a docent came through asking us if we had any questions, explained a few unique items and stated we were at the mid-way point of the museum- that was our cue to come back the next day. We had great interactions with all the docents we came in contact with.The tickets are good for 24 hours and include 3 sites. The Nimitz portion of the museum was unfortunately closed while we visited.If you home school, or are taking children the museum website offers several questionnaires and curriculum based different grades and topics. The questionnaires requires some manipulation and must be printed at home, but worked out well for my 2nd and 4th grader. We used the 4th grade curriculum focused on Texans contribution to the war along with questions from several other curriculum. I do wish the museum had a more generic scavenger hunt that would engage the children throughout the whole museum, as the online curriculum tended to focus on one portion of the museum and many were focused on JR/SR High. Regardless, my children greatly enjoyed the museum.The museum has an excellent gift shop and can be accessed without the need to purchase a ticket. Be sure to visit the annexes to see a PT boat and learn about live on a carrier.

Absolutely incredible experience. We came down from the Dallas area to visit. I cannot wait to go back and take more time to really see everything. I also want to go back during the spring to see the Pacific Combat Zone.

Impressive museum that provides an absolute wealth of information about the Pacific theatre of the conflict. Well laid out and dynamic, its certainly worth a visit!

I love visiting this place. Ive been here twice. My children are 6 & 3 and they love the airplanes and displays and youll really get a look inside the lives of both the American and Japanese soldiers. Its a wonderful museum with a ton of information

Wow what a great place so much history great display great staff so helpful and friendly

Very nice. Enjoyed the interactive videos and voice recordings. The displays and artifacts were nostalgic. Takes you into the lives of civilians as well as those fighting wars..

An extraordinary perspective of WWII. Great museum, lots to see and learn so be sure to be free the entire day.

What a wonderful museum. It does take about 3 hours but its worth every minute.

The museum is the most complete study of the war in the pacific I have ever seen. There is almost more in it than you can take in. We spent over 3 hours inside and still didnt see it all. Definately worth the money. The staff was friendly, imformative and friendly as well.

Unfortunately, we were disappointed with some of the Museum staff. My husband and I spent a weekend in Fredericksburg recently and we decided to visit the Museum after it was highly recommended. I understand that necessary restrictions have been put into place due to COVID-19. But, when we arrived at the Museum around 9:00 a.m. there were no signs posted that they were taking online reservations only. We went inside and we were greeted by a very nice gentleman who told us about some of the great things the Museum has to offer. There were no other customers in the ticket area except for my husband and I. When we approached the counter area, there were three ladies who ruined any positive impression that I had of the Museum. No one would make eye contact with us and we were told rudely that only online reservations were being accepted and they would not be able to take us until 1:30 pm anyway. The whole situation upsets me greatly due to the fact that my Father was a Veteran from World War II who served in the Pacific. The Museum is beautiful and I am sure that the tour is great but we were treated rudely by the women who were working at the ticket counter. Thank you to the gentleman who was greeting visitors who entered the building.

Beautiful,clean and very detailed. So much to see. It could take weeks so pace yourself. Lovely and helpful people on staff to guide and answer questions. Remember to sign the guest book. I cant believe the artifacts they collected. A real WW2 Harley motorcycle.

Great museum full of interesting details and displays.

Lots of history! Must allow more time visit and take in the exhibits. Plan to return. Soon!

PT boat and amphitheater were great.

Amazing museum tucked away in Kerrville, TX. I was expecting a small building with some cute little artifacts, but this place blew us away! Great layout and flow with hand-held audio guides available. Incredible artifacts, real size boats, helicopters, many interactive opportunities, and great gift shop. My 6 and 8 year old daughters loved the museum...it was their idea to go. Beautiful Japanese garden and memorial plaza on property too.

A wonderful surprise in Fredericksburg. Very detailed and well done. Take your time and really explore the Pacific War.

Love it thank you staff was very helpful and polite

An historic treasure! One of the finest museums weve ever visited. Informative and engaging, this experience walks you through the battles of the Pacific theater and places you in the heart of the action. It is both exhilarating and heartbreaking to see. You will leave better than you came, awed by the courage and grit of our greatest generation.

Great experience. Ton of info and exhibits. Plan on at Least 3 hours

This museum is a testament to the accomplishments of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary situations. There are many personal items on display of the people who lived through the war and who were lost. It humanized the experience for me. Many hours are needed to scratch the surface and attempt to absorb the information. I would recommend 4 hours budgeted for minimal exposure. You will realize more visits and time are required.

I expected a lovely little museum with a few artifacts and perhaps some interesting static displays. My expectations were exceeded many, many times. This is a world class history museum, probably the finest of its kind devoted to the Pacific War. I scheduled 3 hours for my visit - HUGE error in judgment! A full day is not enough. Im going back again, and soon!