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National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg

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Pay tribute to World War II heroes and learn about the conflict at National Museum of the Pacific War. Located in Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz’s hometown, this museum complex includes three major sites--the Admiral Nimitz Museum, the George H.W. Bush Gallery, and the Pacific Combat Zone. Guided tours, artifacts, documents, weapons, and multimedia presentations illustrate the war in the Pacific. Visit the Japanese Garden of Peace, donated by the government of Japan on the town's 130th anniversary. A single ticket gives you access to all of the sites and is valid for two days. Plan your National Museum of the Pacific War visit and explore what else you can see and do in Fredericksburg using our Fredericksburg tour itinerary maker site.
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National Museum of the Pacific War reviews

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  • Wow, there's a lot here. A lot of good information on each of the battles. My son and I spent over two hours and walked out tired. We should have taken a break part way through. Didn't realize... 
    Wow, there's a lot here. A lot of good information on each of the battles. My son and I spent over two hours and walked out tired. We should have taken a break part way through. Didn't realize...  more »
  • Brought our kids here (10 & 7). Neat experience. We all had our expectations exceeded. Lots of neat things to see. It was much bigger than we expected. 
    Brought our kids here (10 & 7). Neat experience. We all had our expectations exceeded. Lots of neat things to see. It was much bigger than we expected.  more »
  • We’ve talked about visiting the museum for a while and finally had a couple of hours free to drop by. The Admiral Nimitz Museum details not only the admiral’s life, but also the influence of German.....  more
    We’ve talked about visiting the museum for a while and finally had a couple of hours free to drop by. The Admiral Nimitz Museum details not only the admiral’s life, but also the influence of German.....  more »
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  • We've visited the museum multiple times over the past 20 years, since it was just the Admiral Nimitz Museum and we've always enjoyed our time at the museums. The seemingly new area (we haven't been to the museum in about 5 years) detailing the life of Admiral Nimitz is fantastic and has a great mix of information graphics, multimedia, artifacts, and interactive activities. The park where they have the PT Boat, map, reenactment amphitheater, etc. was really lovely and it's a short walk from the main museum.
  • Had a great experience here. The information was imersive with lights and sounds to help better explain conditions and the moment. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to learn more about the war in the pacific. Great for kids and elderly many places to sit and multiple restaurants.
  • I've been here so many times I can't count them. From early childhood (back then known as the Nimitz Museum) right up until post covid. Gets better every time. Super clean. Super great staff. Super displays. Most recently, came here with a group of managers from my work as part of leadership enrichment.
  • The museum is a great experience for the entire family. To fully enjoy the entire museum, I would recommend blocking 3-5 hours of your time. The museum does a great job of walking viewers through the entire Pacific War. You'll walk away with a great understanding of all the events. Currently, they limit the number of visitors. I would recommend getting there early or buying tickets in advance.
  • Outstanding presentation. Not enough words. Top notch. Plan on a few hours. Could actually spend a whole day or more for sure. The whole Nimitz story so very interesting. The free live shows really ads to the experience.

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