National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg

Name: National Museum of the Pacific War
Address: 340 E Main St, Fredericksburg, 78624-4612, United States
Telephone: +1 830-997-8600

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The National Museum of the Pacific War is located in Fredericksburg, Texas, the boyhood home of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Nimitz served as commander in chief, United States Pacific Fleet, and was soon afterward named commander in chief, Pacific Ocean Areas, during World War II. The six-acre site includes the Admiral Nimitz Museum, which is housed in the old Nimitz Hotel and tells the story of Nimitz beginning with his life as a young boy through his naval career as well as the evolution of the old hotel. ()

Established: 24 February 1969 (55 years ago)Coordinates: 30°16'19"N, 98°52'2"W

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340 E Main StFredericksburg 78624-4612 United States

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+1 830-997-8600

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National Museum of the Pacific War – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Mary's Catholic Church, Japanese Garden of Peace, Gillespie County Historical Society, Zion Lutheran Church.

0.7 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Fredericksburg
18 min walk • St. Mary's Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic church at 306 W. San Antonio in Fredericksburg, Texas.
~230 ftNE
Museum, Maritime museum, Military museum
Japanese Garden of Peace, Fredericksburg
2 min walk • The Japanese Garden of Peace is a peace garden installed at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas.
0.7 miNW
Museum, History museum
Gillespie County Historical Society, Fredericksburg
17 min walk • The Gillespie County Historical Society is a historical society founded in 1934 serving Gillespie County, Texas.
0.8 miNW
Church
Zion Lutheran Church, Fredericksburg
21 min walk • Zion Lutheran Church is located in Fredericksburg, in Gillespie County, in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the oldest Lutheran Church in the Texas Hill Country and one of the oldest in Texas. The church was built by six families in 1852. On January 13, 1853, twelve founders signed its articles of organization.
0.4 miNW
Library, Neo-renaissance architecture
Fredericksburg Memorial Library, Fredericksburg
12 min walk • The Pioneer Memorial Library is located at 115 W. Main Street, Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, in the U.S. state of Texas. Designed by Alfred Giles, it was built in 1882 to replace the original 1855 courthouse, and was later superseded by the current 1939 courthouse designed by Edward Stein.
0.4 miE
Cemetery
Der Stadt Friedhof, Fredericksburg
12 min walk • Der Stadt Friedhof is a pioneer cemetery established in 1846 along Barons Creek on the corner of East Schubert Street and Lee Street, in Fredericksburg, Texas.
0.6 miNW
30°16'39"N • 98°52'30"W
Artisans - A Texas Gallery, Fredericksburg
16 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
0.6 miNW
30°16'38"N • 98°52'29"W
The Good Art Co., Fredericksburg
15 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
1.1 miW
30°16'26"N • 98°53'5"W
Urbanherbal Art Gallery, Fredericksburg
27 min walk • Museum, Shopping
~1520 ftW
30°16'20"N • 98°52'19"W
Larry Jackson Art & Antiques, Fredericksburg
8 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Antiques
0.6 miNW
30°16'37"N • 98°52'29"W
InSight Gallery, Fredericksburg
15 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Museum of the Pacific War open?

National Museum of the Pacific War is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to National Museum of the Pacific War?

Nearby attractions include Japanese Garden of Peace, Fredericksburg (2 min walk), Whistle Pik Galleries, Fredericksburg (4 min walk), Larry Jackson Art & Antiques, Fredericksburg (8 min walk), Der Stadt Friedhof, Fredericksburg (12 min walk).