Texas Military Forces Museum
Texas Military Forces Museum
4.5
10:00 ص - 04:00 م
الثلاثاء
10:00 ص - 04:00 م
الأربعاء
10:00 ص - 04:00 م
الخميس
10:00 ص - 04:00 م
الجمعة
10:00 ص - 04:00 م
السبت
10:00 ص - 04:00 م
الأحد
10:00 ص - 04:00 م
عرض كامل
المنطقة
العنوان
أفضل الأماكن القريبة
المطاعم
448 على بُعد 5 كيلومترات
معالم الجذب
248 على بُعد 10 كيلومترات
4.5
265 تعليق
ممتاز
173
جيد جدًا
80
متوسط
11
سيئ
1
سيئ جدًا
0
Taylor B
شيكاغو, إلينوي8,378 مساهمة
مارس 2023
This is the most comprehensive military museum we have ever visited. Period. The Texas Military Forces Museum in Austin, officially the Brigadier General John C.L. Scribner Texas Military Forces Museum, tells the story of the Texas Military Forces from 1823 through the present day and into the future. Located at 2200 West 35th Street, in Building 6 at Camp Mabry, this 45,000-square-foot museum has indoor and outdoor galleries that feature 24 major exhibits with over 10,000 artifacts, 36 vehicles, eight dioramas, 16 macro environments, 16 macro artifacts and over 50 uniformed mannequins. It features uniforms, weapons, tanks, artillery, aircraft, helicopters, all while explaining the history of the Texas Military over the last 200 years. In addition, the library and archive features over 10,000 books and 20,000 photographs available for research. Admission is free but visitors must provide a photo ID for entry onto Camp Mabry. The museum is open from 10 to 4 Tuesday through Sunday. The museum is divided into six sections, which includes four indoor galleries, one outdoor gallery and one conference center. The outdoor exhibit includes more than 36 tanks and artillery pieces. Aircraft, helicopters and other artillery pieces are displayed around the Camp Mabry parade ground. Indoors, Gallery 1 covers 1823 to 1859, including the Texas Revolution and Mexican War. Gallery 2 covers 1860 to 1918, including the American Civil War, the Texas Rangers, the Spanish-American War and World War I. Gallery 3 covers 1919 to the present, including World War II and the War on Terror. The Great Hall features captured German equipment from World War II, tanks and aircraft, including a Republic F-84 Thunderjet. The Hall of Honor showcases individual biographies of noteworthy men and women from Texas who served their country in wartime, including Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in the history of the U.S. military.
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Caryn J
مساهمتيْن
العائلة • فبراير 2023
This is an absolute gem of a museum. If you have any interest in the military history of the past 150 years, this is worth a visit. The history in the explanatory panels is top notch, the dioramas are fascinating and there are exhibits that I haven’t seen anywhere else. It’s unusual to see German artillery equipment, for example. The breadth and diversity of the displays speak both to the generosity of the Texans who contributed the items in the exhibits, and to their courage and steadfastness in battle without losing sight of the larger historical context. Don’t miss this one.
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raj0302
Swansboro, North Carolina956 مساهمة
ديسمبر 2022
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1. Bottom Line Up Front/frame of reference for my remarks. This was my second visit; my first visit was eight years ago. I am a retired Marine Corps Infantry Officer, history buff and a tour guide aboard a Museum Ship; as such, I have high expectations of military museums; I have visited over 30 in the United States. This museum contains a great deal of very well-maintained/restored/re-furbished items. The museum is well-curated with very well preserved artifacts and plenty of very informative placards.
2. Details of my visit
2.a. Date & Time. Tuesday 13 December 2022.
2.b. Other patrons. The museum was not very crowded (only 5 groups of 2-4 people).
2.c. Length of visit. I was at the museum for 3 ½ hours.
3. Location. The museum is located aboard the Camp Mabry National Guard installation; I plugged the address in to my iPhone and it took me directly there). Be advised that your phone or GPS may direct you to entrances to the facility that are no longer open. You may just need to proceeding around the installation until you find the main gate.
4. Access
4.a. Security. Visitors are required to pass through a manned security gate. Non-DOD personnel simply need to show a Drivers License and proof of insurance (according to the guard at the gate).
4.b. Passenger vehicles. The parking lots can be accessed by any type of passenger vehicle. There seems to be plenty parking spaces.
4.c. Buses and RVs. I consider the parking lots could be inaccessible if the parking lots are crowed. I recommend looking at the site on Bing or Google Maps to confirm.
5. Parking. No charge; the parking lot is paved; there are a number of parking spaces.
6. Admission. No charge.
7. Hours of operation. Check the museum’s website for current information.
8. Handicap access. The museum is handicap-accessible; however, I do not recall seeing any chairs or benches.
9. Child friendliness. I would consider that the museum is child-friendly, but there are no inter-active displays/exhibits
10. Permissions/prohibitions
10.a. Weapons. Firearms are not permitted aboard the installation.
10.b. Photography. Photography is permitted.
10.c. Pets and service animals. Pets are not permitted; I would imagine that legitimate service animals are permitted.
10.d. Food and drinks. I did not see any prohibitive signs but I would imagine that food and drinks are not permitted by bottled water should be permitted.
11. Type/nature of visit. Visitors may conduct un-guided tours; I do not know if guided tours are available; consider calling the museum or checking their website.
12. Layout of museum. The museum is approximately 25,000 square feet. There are too many exhibits to list them individually. Below are some highlights.
13. War for Texas Independence.
13.a. Uniforms, weapons and equipment.
13.a. Very large (7’ x 7’), nice diorama of The Battle of the Alamo.
14. U.S. Civil War
14.a. Uniforms, weapons and equipment of Confederate Texas forces.
14.b. Displays depicting Confederate Naval artillery.
14.c. Very large (7’ x 7’), nice diorama of the Battle of Palmito Ranch
(last battle of the Civil War).
15. World War I
15.a. Very nice walk-thru trench display.
15.b. Weapons, uniforms and equipment.
16. World War II.
16.a. Jeeps. Several variants in original condition.
16.b. Salerno, Italy beach landing. Very nice 4’ x 6” diorama.
16.c. Valletri, Italy occupation. Beautiful 6’ x 6’ diorama.
16.d. Various weapons and equipment. To include: M-1, M-1 Carbine,
BAR, Thompson submachinegun.
16.e. M29 Weasel. This is a very unique vehicle. In all of my travels, this
is only the third one I have seen on display. It is a very small, tracked
vehicle used to transport supplies inland from the beach and to
transport casualties from inland back to the beach.
16.f. M-4 Halftrack.
16.g. M-3 Stuart Tank.
16.h. M-4 Sherman Tank.
17. Vietnam War. M 274A2 Mechanical Mule. This is a rare/unique piece of
equipment; I have only seen three others in a restored status. ½ ton 4wd vehicle that resembles a child’s toy wagon on steroids. It was used to transport ammunition, lay field communication wire and to serve as a platform for recoilless rifles. The one mounts a 106 mm recoilless rifle.
18. Outdoor exhibits. There are approximately 24 artillery pieces, armored
armored vehicles and tanks
19. Amenities
19.a. Restrooms. Restrooms are available.
19.b. Water fountains. Water fountains are available.
19.c. Climate control. The museum is heated/air conditioned.
19.d. Food & beverages. Not available. There is a small convenience store located aboard the installation (less than 2 minute drive). I do not know if civilians are permitted to purchase items here.
19.e. Gift shop. The museum has a small gift shop that has items oriented toward children and adults.
20. Other museums of this type I can personally recommend. Listed from north to south and then westward.
20.a. National Museum of the U.S. Air Force – Dayton, Ohio. Huge (800,000 sq ft) museum that chronicles flight from the Wright Brothers to present day. It is professionally-curated on the highest level and is worth a deliberate trip. Dedicate at least six hours to visit this museum (perhaps across two days).
20.b. National Museum of the U.S. Army - Fort Belvoir, Virginia (south of Washington, D.C.) Very large museum (185,000 sq ft) that is professionally-curated at the highest level and with a large staff of very knowledgeable, highly-trained docents. It is worth a deliberate trip and can be combined with a visit to the nearby National Museum of the U.S. Marine Corps. Dedicate at 4-5 hours to visit this museum.
20.c. National Museum of the Marine Corps – Triangle, Virginia (south of Washington, D.C. near Marine Corps Base Quantico. This is a very large professionally-curated museum (100,000 sq ft) that chronicles the history of the Marine Corps from inception to present day. There is a very impressive entry hall - aircraft suspended from the four-story great hall and two full-size dioramas: World War II scene incorporating “am trac” disembarking Marines on a hostile beach; and a Vietnam War scene incorporating a helicopter disembarking Marines into a muddy rice paddy. Dedicate at least 6 hours to visit this museum (perhaps across two days).
20.d. Virginia War Museum – Newport News, Virginia. Very nice, professionally-curated small museum (25,000 sq ft). Of note, they have a nice selection of propaganda/recruiting posters. A visit to this museum can be combined with a visit to the nearby Army Transportation Museum. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this museum.
20.e. Army Transportation Museum – Newport News, Virginia (aboard U.S. Army base Fort Eustis). Very nice, medium-size museum (70,000 sq ft) containing a large number of jeeps, trucks, trains and aircraft. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this museum.
20.f. Battleship Wisconsin – Norfolk, Virginia. Iowa class World War II battleship that was upgraded and re-commissioned during the 1980s. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this ship.
20.g. Military Aviation Museum – Virginia Beach, Virginia. Beautiful medium-size museum (45,000 sq ft) in which all aircraft are in flying condition. Additionally, visitors can take accompanied tours of two additional hangars (25,000 sq ft) and the restoration hangar (16,000 sq ft). Docents are well-trained and very knowledgeable. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this museum.
20.h. American Armored Foundation Tank Museum. Danville, Virginia. This is a huge (over 250,000 square feet) museum containing: small arms, uniforms, Jeeps, trucks, armored vehicles, artillery pieces and tanks. Of note, they have a Russian T-34 tank. Be advised, it is neither heated nor air-conditioned. Dedicate 3 ½ hours to visit this museum.
20.i. Battleship North Carolina – Wilmington, North Carolina. Very well-restored and well-maintained North Carolina Class World War II battleship. Visitors can enter the 16” gun turrets, go up to the bridge and down to the lower projectile/powder handling flats. Dedicate 3 ½ hours to visit this ship.
20.j. Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum - Charleston, South Carolina. World War II Essex Class Aircraft Carrier Yorktown; Sumner class Destroyer Laffey; quite a few 1970s & 1980s aircraft on the flight deck and some beautifully-restored World War II aircraft in the hangar deck. There is also a Vietnam War firebase. Dedicate 4 hours to see these attractions.
20.k. Museum of Aviation. Warner Robins, Georgia (near Robbins Air Force Base). Very large museum (over 175,000 sq ft). They have a great deal of aircraft both inside and outside. Dedicate at least 4 hours to visit this museum.
20.l. National Museum of the U.S. Army Infantry. Fort Benning, Georgia. Large (190,000 sq ft), beautiful and professionally-curated at the highest level. Dedicate at least 4to visit this museum.
20.m. Valiant Air Command Museum. Titusville, Florida (near Cape Canaveral). This is a very nice, medium-size museum (60,000 sq ft); additionally, they have a 30,000 sq ft restoration hangar that is open to the public.
20.n. National Museum of Naval Aviation. Pensacola, FL. Very large museum (200,000 sq ft) with a large number beautifully-restored aircraft (all indoors). Be advised that this museum is currently accessible only to active duty military, military retirees and DOD civilian employees.
20.o. U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum. Huntsville, Alabama. This is a small museum (15,000 sq ft) that is not professionally-curated but has a great deal of well-organized collections of weapons, uniforms and equipment. The greatest attribute of this museum is that they have a comprehensive collection of all Jeep models developed prior to, during and after World War II. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this museum.
20.p. USS Alabama - Mobile, Alabama. South Dakota class World War II battleship. In addition to the ship, they have quite a few aircraft outside but, more importantly, they have quite a few beautifully-restored aircraft in an indoor pavilion (40,000 sq ft). Also present at this site is the USS Drum (Gato class World War II submarine). Dedicate 4 hours to visit this attraction.
20.q. National Museum of World War II. New Orleans, Louisiana. This is a very large museum (not sure of square feet but over six acres). Not enough can be said about this beautiful museum. Recommended lodging is Canal Street Inn (B&B) and you can take the street car to the museum and avoid downtown parking. Dedicate at least 6 hours to visit this museum (perhaps across 2 days).
20.r. USS Kidd – Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Fletcher class World War II destroyer with a very nice museum highlighting Louisiana veterans.
20.s. Museum of the American G.I. – College Station, Texas. Extremely nice, professionally-curated small (20,000 sq ft) museum. This museum is truly amazing in that all of the vehicles are operable. There are jeeps, halftracks, tanks, a Cobra attack helicopter and a PT boat. Of particular interest to me are the M-50 Ontos and M-274 Mechanical Mule. The upper floor contains a large number of uniforms. Dedicate at least 1 ½ hours to visit this museum.
20.t. National Museum of the Pacific War. Fredericksburg, Texas. Six acres overall; 33,000 sq ft of indoor exhibits. As with all “National” museums, it is professionally-curated at the highest level. This is a very unique museum in that there are a great deal of informative placards that depict why the war in the Pacific occurred: U.S. interest in China, U.S. interest in Japan; Japan’s interest in China and Korea. Depending on your level of knowledge/interest, dedicate 4-8 hours to visit this museum (possibly across 2 days).
21. Conclusion. This museum is definitely worth visiting if you are in the area and is worth a special day-trip even if you are not in the area.
1. Bottom Line Up Front/frame of reference for my remarks. This was my second visit; my first visit was eight years ago. I am a retired Marine Corps Infantry Officer, history buff and a tour guide aboard a Museum Ship; as such, I have high expectations of military museums; I have visited over 30 in the United States. This museum contains a great deal of very well-maintained/restored/re-furbished items. The museum is well-curated with very well preserved artifacts and plenty of very informative placards.
2. Details of my visit
2.a. Date & Time. Tuesday 13 December 2022.
2.b. Other patrons. The museum was not very crowded (only 5 groups of 2-4 people).
2.c. Length of visit. I was at the museum for 3 ½ hours.
3. Location. The museum is located aboard the Camp Mabry National Guard installation; I plugged the address in to my iPhone and it took me directly there). Be advised that your phone or GPS may direct you to entrances to the facility that are no longer open. You may just need to proceeding around the installation until you find the main gate.
4. Access
4.a. Security. Visitors are required to pass through a manned security gate. Non-DOD personnel simply need to show a Drivers License and proof of insurance (according to the guard at the gate).
4.b. Passenger vehicles. The parking lots can be accessed by any type of passenger vehicle. There seems to be plenty parking spaces.
4.c. Buses and RVs. I consider the parking lots could be inaccessible if the parking lots are crowed. I recommend looking at the site on Bing or Google Maps to confirm.
5. Parking. No charge; the parking lot is paved; there are a number of parking spaces.
6. Admission. No charge.
7. Hours of operation. Check the museum’s website for current information.
8. Handicap access. The museum is handicap-accessible; however, I do not recall seeing any chairs or benches.
9. Child friendliness. I would consider that the museum is child-friendly, but there are no inter-active displays/exhibits
10. Permissions/prohibitions
10.a. Weapons. Firearms are not permitted aboard the installation.
10.b. Photography. Photography is permitted.
10.c. Pets and service animals. Pets are not permitted; I would imagine that legitimate service animals are permitted.
10.d. Food and drinks. I did not see any prohibitive signs but I would imagine that food and drinks are not permitted by bottled water should be permitted.
11. Type/nature of visit. Visitors may conduct un-guided tours; I do not know if guided tours are available; consider calling the museum or checking their website.
12. Layout of museum. The museum is approximately 25,000 square feet. There are too many exhibits to list them individually. Below are some highlights.
13. War for Texas Independence.
13.a. Uniforms, weapons and equipment.
13.a. Very large (7’ x 7’), nice diorama of The Battle of the Alamo.
14. U.S. Civil War
14.a. Uniforms, weapons and equipment of Confederate Texas forces.
14.b. Displays depicting Confederate Naval artillery.
14.c. Very large (7’ x 7’), nice diorama of the Battle of Palmito Ranch
(last battle of the Civil War).
15. World War I
15.a. Very nice walk-thru trench display.
15.b. Weapons, uniforms and equipment.
16. World War II.
16.a. Jeeps. Several variants in original condition.
16.b. Salerno, Italy beach landing. Very nice 4’ x 6” diorama.
16.c. Valletri, Italy occupation. Beautiful 6’ x 6’ diorama.
16.d. Various weapons and equipment. To include: M-1, M-1 Carbine,
BAR, Thompson submachinegun.
16.e. M29 Weasel. This is a very unique vehicle. In all of my travels, this
is only the third one I have seen on display. It is a very small, tracked
vehicle used to transport supplies inland from the beach and to
transport casualties from inland back to the beach.
16.f. M-4 Halftrack.
16.g. M-3 Stuart Tank.
16.h. M-4 Sherman Tank.
17. Vietnam War. M 274A2 Mechanical Mule. This is a rare/unique piece of
equipment; I have only seen three others in a restored status. ½ ton 4wd vehicle that resembles a child’s toy wagon on steroids. It was used to transport ammunition, lay field communication wire and to serve as a platform for recoilless rifles. The one mounts a 106 mm recoilless rifle.
18. Outdoor exhibits. There are approximately 24 artillery pieces, armored
armored vehicles and tanks
19. Amenities
19.a. Restrooms. Restrooms are available.
19.b. Water fountains. Water fountains are available.
19.c. Climate control. The museum is heated/air conditioned.
19.d. Food & beverages. Not available. There is a small convenience store located aboard the installation (less than 2 minute drive). I do not know if civilians are permitted to purchase items here.
19.e. Gift shop. The museum has a small gift shop that has items oriented toward children and adults.
20. Other museums of this type I can personally recommend. Listed from north to south and then westward.
20.a. National Museum of the U.S. Air Force – Dayton, Ohio. Huge (800,000 sq ft) museum that chronicles flight from the Wright Brothers to present day. It is professionally-curated on the highest level and is worth a deliberate trip. Dedicate at least six hours to visit this museum (perhaps across two days).
20.b. National Museum of the U.S. Army - Fort Belvoir, Virginia (south of Washington, D.C.) Very large museum (185,000 sq ft) that is professionally-curated at the highest level and with a large staff of very knowledgeable, highly-trained docents. It is worth a deliberate trip and can be combined with a visit to the nearby National Museum of the U.S. Marine Corps. Dedicate at 4-5 hours to visit this museum.
20.c. National Museum of the Marine Corps – Triangle, Virginia (south of Washington, D.C. near Marine Corps Base Quantico. This is a very large professionally-curated museum (100,000 sq ft) that chronicles the history of the Marine Corps from inception to present day. There is a very impressive entry hall - aircraft suspended from the four-story great hall and two full-size dioramas: World War II scene incorporating “am trac” disembarking Marines on a hostile beach; and a Vietnam War scene incorporating a helicopter disembarking Marines into a muddy rice paddy. Dedicate at least 6 hours to visit this museum (perhaps across two days).
20.d. Virginia War Museum – Newport News, Virginia. Very nice, professionally-curated small museum (25,000 sq ft). Of note, they have a nice selection of propaganda/recruiting posters. A visit to this museum can be combined with a visit to the nearby Army Transportation Museum. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this museum.
20.e. Army Transportation Museum – Newport News, Virginia (aboard U.S. Army base Fort Eustis). Very nice, medium-size museum (70,000 sq ft) containing a large number of jeeps, trucks, trains and aircraft. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this museum.
20.f. Battleship Wisconsin – Norfolk, Virginia. Iowa class World War II battleship that was upgraded and re-commissioned during the 1980s. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this ship.
20.g. Military Aviation Museum – Virginia Beach, Virginia. Beautiful medium-size museum (45,000 sq ft) in which all aircraft are in flying condition. Additionally, visitors can take accompanied tours of two additional hangars (25,000 sq ft) and the restoration hangar (16,000 sq ft). Docents are well-trained and very knowledgeable. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this museum.
20.h. American Armored Foundation Tank Museum. Danville, Virginia. This is a huge (over 250,000 square feet) museum containing: small arms, uniforms, Jeeps, trucks, armored vehicles, artillery pieces and tanks. Of note, they have a Russian T-34 tank. Be advised, it is neither heated nor air-conditioned. Dedicate 3 ½ hours to visit this museum.
20.i. Battleship North Carolina – Wilmington, North Carolina. Very well-restored and well-maintained North Carolina Class World War II battleship. Visitors can enter the 16” gun turrets, go up to the bridge and down to the lower projectile/powder handling flats. Dedicate 3 ½ hours to visit this ship.
20.j. Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum - Charleston, South Carolina. World War II Essex Class Aircraft Carrier Yorktown; Sumner class Destroyer Laffey; quite a few 1970s & 1980s aircraft on the flight deck and some beautifully-restored World War II aircraft in the hangar deck. There is also a Vietnam War firebase. Dedicate 4 hours to see these attractions.
20.k. Museum of Aviation. Warner Robins, Georgia (near Robbins Air Force Base). Very large museum (over 175,000 sq ft). They have a great deal of aircraft both inside and outside. Dedicate at least 4 hours to visit this museum.
20.l. National Museum of the U.S. Army Infantry. Fort Benning, Georgia. Large (190,000 sq ft), beautiful and professionally-curated at the highest level. Dedicate at least 4to visit this museum.
20.m. Valiant Air Command Museum. Titusville, Florida (near Cape Canaveral). This is a very nice, medium-size museum (60,000 sq ft); additionally, they have a 30,000 sq ft restoration hangar that is open to the public.
20.n. National Museum of Naval Aviation. Pensacola, FL. Very large museum (200,000 sq ft) with a large number beautifully-restored aircraft (all indoors). Be advised that this museum is currently accessible only to active duty military, military retirees and DOD civilian employees.
20.o. U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum. Huntsville, Alabama. This is a small museum (15,000 sq ft) that is not professionally-curated but has a great deal of well-organized collections of weapons, uniforms and equipment. The greatest attribute of this museum is that they have a comprehensive collection of all Jeep models developed prior to, during and after World War II. Dedicate 2 ½ hours to visit this museum.
20.p. USS Alabama - Mobile, Alabama. South Dakota class World War II battleship. In addition to the ship, they have quite a few aircraft outside but, more importantly, they have quite a few beautifully-restored aircraft in an indoor pavilion (40,000 sq ft). Also present at this site is the USS Drum (Gato class World War II submarine). Dedicate 4 hours to visit this attraction.
20.q. National Museum of World War II. New Orleans, Louisiana. This is a very large museum (not sure of square feet but over six acres). Not enough can be said about this beautiful museum. Recommended lodging is Canal Street Inn (B&B) and you can take the street car to the museum and avoid downtown parking. Dedicate at least 6 hours to visit this museum (perhaps across 2 days).
20.r. USS Kidd – Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Fletcher class World War II destroyer with a very nice museum highlighting Louisiana veterans.
20.s. Museum of the American G.I. – College Station, Texas. Extremely nice, professionally-curated small (20,000 sq ft) museum. This museum is truly amazing in that all of the vehicles are operable. There are jeeps, halftracks, tanks, a Cobra attack helicopter and a PT boat. Of particular interest to me are the M-50 Ontos and M-274 Mechanical Mule. The upper floor contains a large number of uniforms. Dedicate at least 1 ½ hours to visit this museum.
20.t. National Museum of the Pacific War. Fredericksburg, Texas. Six acres overall; 33,000 sq ft of indoor exhibits. As with all “National” museums, it is professionally-curated at the highest level. This is a very unique museum in that there are a great deal of informative placards that depict why the war in the Pacific occurred: U.S. interest in China, U.S. interest in Japan; Japan’s interest in China and Korea. Depending on your level of knowledge/interest, dedicate 4-8 hours to visit this museum (possibly across 2 days).
21. Conclusion. This museum is definitely worth visiting if you are in the area and is worth a special day-trip even if you are not in the area.
كُتب بتاريخ 27 ديسمبر 2022
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Lee M
تامبا, فلوريدا266 مساهمة
أكتوبر 2022
Saw this place on the internet getting ready to travel. Looked amazing. Lived up to expectations big time. All kinds of vehicles and other stuff everywhere you look. The offshoot labyrinthian areas for the (1) early Texas history and the Alamo, as well as (2) World War 1 and WWII areas were simply magical for those interested in American history and Texas history. In each of these areas there are the most astonishing big dioramas you will likely ever be lucky to see. I was surprised and a little astonished, which is very rare for me since after 59 years I'm pretty nonplussed. If you have all day you can read the 100,000 thousand words of very interesting history on the many informative posters put together by serious museum curator experts. I took photos of some of the background history plaques to read later on my computer. Then the whole sensory experience with all the tanks, artillery, guns, swords, grenades, military vehicles of all sorts and endless other stuff to study and enjoy should blow away kids. Audie Murphy is right outside too, so take a picture and pray we avoid war....even as we know another is coming. If you are a military or history student of life you have to go here!
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Bo Abrahamsen
Denmark273 مساهمة
الأصدقاء • سبتمبر 2022
About a twenty minute drive from the city centre, this interesting museum is located inside a military base so make sure to bring ID for the guard post. There is no admission fee but donations naturally welcome. Very friendly welcome and introduction to the exhibits inside and outside. It really spans the military history of Texas going back to the Republic of Texas and through the wars to the War on Terror. A good range of exhibits from utensils over uniform to ambulances, tanks, howitzers and helicopters. Because of the midday heat we didn't walk out across the field to the helicopters but we did pass by them on the drive back.
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William C
مساهمتيْن
بمفردك • سبتمبر 2022
Much nicer and bigger than expected. Give yourself at least 2 hours. If you're into military history, this is a must stop.
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mcintoshstokes88
Pooler, جورجيا4 مساهمات
بمفردك • يوليو 2022
They had so many vehicles ,train car etc videos I'm 58 and was on my own that day and spent 4.5 hours there be sure and check out the aircraft in the field out by the hwy.!
كُتب بتاريخ 9 يوليو 2022
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Jenny M
هوستن, تكساس42 مساهمة
زوجان • مايو 2022
This museum had fascinating exhibits about wars from the time of the Texas War for Independence to the present day. We spent 2 hours there and could have stayed longer. Highly recommend.
Tip: Mapquest was unable to route us to the drive through entrance. We used the excellent directions on the museum’s website instead.
Tip: Mapquest was unable to route us to the drive through entrance. We used the excellent directions on the museum’s website instead.
كُتب بتاريخ 22 مايو 2022
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RollTideRollAZ
Peoria, Arizona556 مساهمة
العائلة • مارس 2022
Located inside Camp Mabry, this free museum had an outdoor section with tanks and artillery, and an inside component with vehicles and other exhibits.
كُتب بتاريخ 18 مارس 2022
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Francisco Herna... C
برشلونة, إسبانيا530 مساهمة
العائلة • فبراير 2022
Este museo relativamente pequeño está dentro de un campamento militar mucho más grande. Tiene algunas piezas curiosas, cómo un uniforme nazi y el sombrero de Romel y diferentes armamentos de las guerras hasta la de Irak. La entrada es gratuita. Si estás por ahí vale la pena acercarse a verlo
كُتب بتاريخ 7 فبراير 2022
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Mrdragon8420
3 مساهمات
How much does it cost?
John T
مانشستر, UK58 مساهمة
No charge, but you can make a donation
