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National Museum of the Pacific War
Posted: Sat May 30, 2026 11:00 am
by jemhouston
https://www.recoilweb.com/national-muse ... 76082.html
I was there a few years ago, great place to spend the day. Also walk around Fredericksburg and check out the area around it.
Re: National Museum of the Pacific War
Posted: Sat May 30, 2026 6:59 pm
by Sukhoiman
Interesting its located in Texas rather than one of the pacific coast states...
Re: National Museum of the Pacific War
Posted: Sat May 30, 2026 7:14 pm
by Nightwatch2
It’s definitely on my bucket list, especially since it’s only about 40 miles away.
Re: National Museum of the Pacific War
Posted: Sat May 30, 2026 8:20 pm
by jemhouston
Sukhoiman wrote: ↑Sat May 30, 2026 6:59 pm
Interesting its located in Texas rather than one of the pacific coast states...
Chester Nimitz was born in Fredericksburg. Post WW2, the city wanted to honor him with a museum, he wanted it cover the entire war.
A few years ago, it was my second visit, the first was 1997(?). At that time, it was built around the his family's hotel. It since expanded and added a second site. I'd walk between the two sites if you can.
If you go farther west on I-10, there are a number of old Forts that are state parks. I was going to stop at them when I left Fredericksburg, but given the rain, I didn't. I did stop and tour Fort Stockton despite the rain.
If you go past Fredericksburg, make a pit stop for gas and other needs. Repeat at Sonora, TX. Not much west of Sonora. On the AM / FM bands, I couldn't find a station. I think I still had cell service.
Of course, hitting Big Bend is a good idea in spring and fall.
Re: National Museum of the Pacific War
Posted: Sat May 30, 2026 11:58 pm
by Sukhoiman
Nice, thank you kindly!
Re: National Museum of the Pacific War
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 12:22 am
by jemhouston
Sukhoiman wrote: ↑Sat May 30, 2026 11:58 pm
Nice, thank you kindly!
You're welcomed.