The National Museum of the Pacific War
The National Museum of the Pacific War
The National Museum of the Pacific War
The National Museum of the Pacific War
The National Museum of the Pacific War
The National Museum of the Pacific War
The National Museum of the Pacific War
The National Museum of the Pacific War
The National Museum of the Pacific War
The National Museum of the Pacific War
National Museum of the Pacific War

Fredericksburg, Texas
Opening on December 7, 2009, the Museum is over 32,000 square feet. It is the single most comprehensive and engaging exhibit on Pacific War history ever created. It takes visitors through the great sweep of Americas darkest days and its finest hours, from the seeds of conflict through all the important events of WWII including the battles, the soldiers, the leaders, the tragedies and the triumphs, and onto the aftermath of the War.

In addition to the traditional visitor experience built around the Museum’s unmatched collection of Pacific War artifact, numerous galleries take visitors through the drama and tragedy of WWII employing large format multi-media presentations, video map tables, oral history narratives, large immersive video presentations and a 48” projection globe. But is it not all about combat. The Museum also brings to life the stories of the contributions and sacrifices from both American and Japanese families through the use of Home Front galleries. The visitor is reminded of the efforts going on back home including the US industrial might, the USO and Red Cross and the propaganda campaigns used by both the Japanese and United States.

Client
Admiral Nimitz Foundation
Texas Historical Foundation

Architect
Richter Associates Architects

Fabrication
Exhibit Concepts, Inc.