Activities & Attractions

A Texas Historical Commission property operated by the Admiral Nimitz Foundation, and the only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific Theater battles of World War II. On its 6½ acres, the Center includes the George H.W. Bush Gallery, Admiral Nimitz Museum, Plaza of Presidents, Veterans' Walk of Honor and Memorial Wall, Japanese Garden of Peace, Pacific Combat Zone and the Center for Pacific War Studies.

Originally named The Admiral Nimitz Museum and housed solely in the historic Nimitz Hotel. The 34,000-square-feet exhibit space boasts a display of Allied and Japanese aircraft, tanks, guns and other large artifacts made famous during the Pacific War campaigns. An additional 40,000-square-foot expansion was completed by December 2009.

Interior exhibits open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m., outside exhibits open 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; except Christmas and Thanksgiving. Admission fee. 340 E. Main St. , Bookstore and gift shop at 328 E. Main. 830/997-4379. www.nimitz-museum.org.