Reviews of Pacific Combat Zone (Museum)

pedro martinez

Amazing museum. Give yourself plenty of time here, it is loaded with stuff to read and study.

Michael Bradburn

Great facility to learn about world war 2 Pacific war. Also once home of admiral Chester Nimitz, who was navy Pacific commander. Two day pass a must for visitor to see everything. Veterans get discount. Located Fredericksburg, tx

Laura Berlin

That was incredible!!! The displays were easy to view and well explained. Everything was displayed in chronological order. I learned how much I don't know about the Pacific theater of WWII.

Warby Productions

Fantastic museum pieces, great employees and a thorough gift shop!

David Root

Lots of history and information

Ken Bebak

Didn't get to see this in action but we will be back. Where else do you get to see WWII battle reenactment?

Jim Schwab II

I enjoy learning more about history. Fantastic visit, worth your time.

Cathy Hughes

Spreading over several properties, this was the most thorough look at the war, including everything from art to the huge war machines

rickrayn

I was in Fredericksburg at the time and spent about 2 hours going the museum buildings. It waswell done with good background to the events.

Tammy Neal

Very well done. I think it might take a full day or day and a half for those who want to take te time to read. Helped me to understand better the relationships between nations based on their history decades earlier.

james trumbull

Spent the day there with my brother in law. We had a great time and remembering a past history event, of the "Greatest Generation".

Mike Neel

Fantastic museum in New Braunfels, Texas. It's a wonder to think a pacific war museum can be I'm Texas, but admiral Nimitz was from the area. Modern, well layer out, and lots to see. I've been a few times now and always more to look at. Their reenactments are quite fantastic too, remember to get there early for parking and seating g. Encase they do sell out!

Jessica Lukey

This was hands down one of our most favorite and memorable part of our weekend trip. I was looking for things to do while in town, and thought a reenactment seemed interesting. Not only was it a entertaining reenactment, but the program was also very educational. Hearing that there's an educational part would probably turn some people off, but don't be scared off. The display of uniforms, artillery, uniforms used and worn by both the American and Japanese side was eye opening. My husband's favorite part was the demonstration and firing of the "guns" used during the war. Everything was shown and done with purpose and very respectful of war time and the sacrifices that everyone had to endure during those times. One other part that I enjoyed was seeing the time period dress of what every branch of military, as well as women, wore at that time. Once the reenactment began it felt very intense, and when the flame thrower was demonstrated from hundreds of yards away, we could still feel the heat! It was actually quite emotional as well; seeing them hoist the flag like they did at the battle of Iwoa Jima. All service men and women in attendance, and who take part of the reenactment were also honored. When they played the star spangled banner I had to keep the tears back. If you have any doubts of going, don't listen to those doubts. Go, because not only is it educational, but it's entertaining, and it's done with the respect it deserves.

Just Me

Very interesting. Enjoyed it very much. Thank u to everyone out there for ur service.

H Frz

This is a informative place a must see if you are a history buff.

Lynn Wagoner

One of the very best WWII museums I've ever been to. Outstanding museum in a small, charming Texas town

Jamie Crapps

Amazing!! A lot of history in one spot.

L W

Be prepared to spend some time.

off theRoad

Really cool place to just walk around and clear your mind while learning something new

Sandra Scherff

Wonderful

Diane Dikeman

LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Really enjoyed all the information available.

Manuel Estrada

The museum is very well kept and has well preserved artefacts.

Omar Sanchez

Very informative and a great place to visit

Katherine Long

It was wonderful and had an actual PT Boat and torpedo bomber. We will have to come back again.

Russell Elley

Great museum, great detail, beautifully preserved exhibits

Scott Lambright

This along with the entire museum is very good. Take your time and visit all of the museum exhibits.

Keath Huff

Very well done museum. Excellent multimedia and exhibits. Can go through in an hour or spend the whole day. Worth a trip to Fredericksburg, TX.

Hazel Moss

Engaging, informative, excellent educational experiences for teens to adults. Make sure to put a full day aside to visit.

David Major

A ton of exhibits in great perspective

Tami R

I want excited to go went for my husband but I really enjoyed it

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Amazing museum with plenty of historic monuments.

Travis L

Amazing and well thought out display. A mist see for any WWII history buff.

Dean Chaney

Very well maintained Museum. The information on Japan, China & Korea before Pearl Harbor is fascinating history. PT boat display and history is also fascinating.

Leslie Sparks

Great place with impressive displays and information

Tamara Gerren

Loved our visit.

Anthony Book

Loved it. Great exhibit.

Karen Davis

It was awesome would go back when live demonstrations are going on.

Ben Elble

This is an amazing museum that you would not expect to find in a small town like Fredericksburg. The combination of the Admiral Nimitz, Pacific war a museum, and the Pacific war zone are jewels in the hill country. The quality of the displays, volunteers and staff, and the surroundings are excellent. Your tickets are good for 48 hours so you have plenty of time to see everything at your own pace. Plan on spending at least 3 hours in the Pacific war museum, in a hour in the Admiral Nimitz museum, and at least in our in the Pacific war zone. The Pacific war zone as reenactments twice a month. Check the website for exact times, but this is well worth coming to see.

Judy Parliman

Fabulous WWII reenactment. The museum is incredible.

Janie Lozano

nice

Noel Whitty

Awesome

Greg Forsthoefel

This is a historical gem located in the heart of Texas.

Bryce Weathersby

Very nice facility. Would like to get back for a living history event.

Delia Duffey

Amazing venue celebrating The Greatest Generation. Able to see planes and boats up close.

Gary Wagner

This was a great place to go and look

Wesley Smith

very nice , it is a need to see

Linda Klontz

So interesting and informative. Plan on two days to really see it all.

Gregor Sleigh

A great addition to the main museum.

Jen Churchill

Amazing part of the whole museum experience! Make sure you have 2 days of you really want to experience everything!

Carolyn Myers

If you love history you'll love this place. it's super great, so much to see, loved it. Been there 2 times, hope to see it again.

jim doss

Very well done!

Jacqulyn Dudasko

Incredible museum! A definite must see during your trip.

Tim Rose

Well worth it. Everyone should go through this and bring their kids. Very informative.

Fernando Guerra

One of the most interesting museum.

FRANCOIS BESTBIER

This museum was by far the most interesting way of presenting everything definitely worth going

Samuel West

It was a great show.

barry beadles

Spent day but needed more time

Richard Hopkins

Well worth the visit, need even more time to complete

SCOTT Roder

The whole Pacific war museum was great. It takes a long time to see it all.

Tiffany Johnson

If you want a detailed history lesson, this is the place to go! My family (ages 2-67) visited and we all enjoyed the museum!

John Garoni

Another great extension of the Pacific war museum.

Cliff Sheldon

Very cool! Incredible pieces of history on display

Scarlett Hao

This is also part of the Pacific War Museum, if you want the full experience, plan 3~4 hours at least. This site has its own parking lot, so if you don’t want to walk between the sites you can also drive here. Staff here are very friendly and helpful! Definitely worth checking out, it’s a great experience.

John Doe

Lots of work goes into the performances and it's always got something new. All of the actors are knowledgeable on the history they are portraying and are very respectful to any veterans in the audience. All around great place to go for all ages and make sure to visit the museum after.

Kingsley Blancher

Omfg this was badass. the whole program and reenactment was amazballs. bring everyone you know to this. it will not disappoint

Bobbye lemke

So informative.

Joe Daniel

Outstanding presentation of actual historical artifacts and in depth stories.

Gary Butschek

Well worth the admission

Nikolle White

I absolutely loved this show. We sat outside under covered benches. We saw the 10:30 show so the July heat was not unbearable. I don't want to give too much of the show away, but it was educational and entertaining. The show is run by volunteers and they did a fantastic job. This is a must see if you are in the Fredericksburg area. The museum is breathtaking. Be ready to spend a lot of time there because there is a lot of literature on the walls as well as videos and sound clips.

Jeff Lester

Excellent museum.

GalaxyGhoul

Loved it.

daniel zamarripa

I always love coming here

Miriam DeLeon

Very interesting and large. A must see for history buffs.

Bonnie Allen

My children participated in the Junior Corp program and loved it. They learned a lot as well as had fun. Both of the ladies were very nice and entertaining. We hope to return soon.

Mario Gutierrez

Played only once a month on the first weekend of the month, worth planning on for this event

Susan Margeson

Recommend a visit. Educational and factual display of history.

Julie Christenson

It was woth the trip. Very informative. Loved it.

Ana Zamora

Had never been and I can't wait to come again. Everyone was very nice and informative. Wanted everything in the gift shop!

cheryl jones

So cool! You need to go!

James Hutto

Great place to see.

Tian Zhang

Don't forget to go there. It is part of the National Museum of Pacific War.

Dan Betsill

Just down the road from the incredible Pacific War Museum in Fredericksburg, this outdoor area adds a very cool experiential element to the museum experience. Definitely stop by if you are visiting the area.

Rick Wright

Also known as the Nimitz Museum, it's tells the whole story of the Pacific Campaign in WWII. Highly recommend it!

Joseph Zaversnik

Had a great time visiting. Wonderful historical experience.

Chris Lovelace

This is a must see. Once a month they do a world war two reinacment

Patrick Ward

Outstanding performance and facilities! Does honor our military very respectfully! Can't wait to visit the museum next time.

Robert Garwood

Go there very emotional,!

Anders S

The demonstrate World War II small arms, have a working 1942 M5 tank. The battle reenactment is fun to watch.

michael landowski

Lots of history.

RICHARD A. FIGUEROA

A top 10 WW2 museum nation wide place to visit...

wags99999

Very interesting and well done

Edwin Holsopple

So much to take in, plan at least two days. It's worth the time.

Courtney Grassham

Wish we were here for a reenactment but the boys 13, 7, 3 all loved it.

Joe Finch

Spent two days there. Loved it.

Lisa Armosky

Outstanding tribute to the greatest generation. Educational, entertaining, and surprisingly well done. Get there early to ensure a good seat. Check the website for dates bc the show doesnt run every weekend (I think its quarterly)

Ian Smith

Only spent a day there needed more time

Leeta Loveless

Amazing learning experience

Carolyn Harris Hilsabeck

Very awesome. Lots to learn and interactive things to do

Izzy Pair

Amazing demonstration of weapons,tanks,and people at the Pacific war Thank you National museum of the Pacific war that was amazing

Marcus Hernandez

Missed the reenactment but the exhibit was still pretty cool to see

Steven Collins

Awesome displays. The battle field demo wasn't up and running but my guess it's quite the experience.

Stephony Lacy

Great place to take the whole family

Will Holmes

Truly amazing, if you are interested in WWII.

Don Johnson

Great history lesson and the artifact are outstanding.

Jim&Judy Letarte

A must see

A Brookman

Nimitz museum in Fredericksburg TX, most was under construction, but was able to view a lot! Worth the walk

James Smith

Can almost see the reenactment! Next time.

Jason Anderson

The final piece of the museum, the Combat Zone is mostly intended to house the reenactment. There are also several larger exhibits. The PT boat and aircraft carrier exhibits were impressive and informative. The main lobby area with the map was interesting in how it showed the distances involved during the war. We did not attend a reenactment as I feel they help keep alive the hatred that started the war in the first place. But the area devoted to that did seem well done.

Joseph Buretta

Interesting. I served in Korea and it took me back. My dad served in the Pacific.

Philip Smith

Great job of remodeling! TBM and PT-309 displays are wonderful. Wish we could have seen the combat reenactment.

Cynthia Whisennand

1/3 of the museums that are connected in Fredericksburg. I have seen the other two parts before. This has a PT boat, a TBM airplane, and a Living Rienactment Stage. The stage was empty, but you could look at American and Japanese weapons hidden among the foliage and set pieces.

Steve Hale

We attended the reenactment of a battle for an island in the Pacific. Extremely well done and very informative. If you get the chance to see it, don't miss it.

Stephony Craig Lacy

Very nice facility with nice friendly people

Anthony Hernandez

The reenactment was preformed really well, I'd definitely consider volunteering here

Juan Sandoval

Great place to learn about WWII. Great way to honor our vets and fallen heroes.

Dorothy Wicke

Absolutely a must see.

Robert Bowman

Great displays, best to be there when they do a demonstration

Evelyn Hoover

Museum was fantastic. Tip: it's huge so plan to spend several hours to take it all in.

Dennis Thomason

It is a truly amazing experience. The exhibits are educational and inspiring. It makes me proud to be an American and equally proud to be a Texan. The museum is in the garden spot of our state.

Diane Johnson

Worth the price. Lots of historic information.

Ed Philips

Wonderful time learning more about the war in the pacific. Fun and entertaining. The highlight was a WW2 veteran who fought at Iwo Jima. Incredible to be able to shake his hand and thank him. His response was “It was an honor to serve you and our country”. Very great Patriot!

Rob Hale

A huge complex of 3 museums that are well worth the admission. Highly recommend.

Grant Simpkin

Awesome experience. V well done

Jakob ?

Amazing place to visit the PT boat they have on display is certainly worth a look and the staff are very well versed on the history of the items on display

Tom Latimer

Amazing museum!

Phil R

Very interesting and fun to visit :)

Kurtis Poore

The most realistic WW2 reenactment allowed within the law.

David Worsham

Loved the hostory.

Rosemary Corey

Great for WW2 history buffs. Part of the 3 museum complex -- National museum of the Pacific War

julie miller

Stunning museum

Shannon Brady

If you like history you will love this! they have actual combat PT Boat number 309 not just re-creation

Johnny Ruth

As a history type person, I loved this place. I'd reccomend ANYONE in the area to drop by and a take a look. The renactments are very good, and there was alot of stuff to look at inside Tanks, Planes, Uniforms, Weapons, Flags, you name it! Great place to visit.

Marines Mama

Beautiful collection of pacific war artifacts.

Margie Willems

What a wonderful place to visit and to remember those who gave so much for our freedom

Phil C

Excellent facility. Very helpful and knowledgeable docents. Well worth visiting.

Michael Kozacek

Best place to see the reality of the Pacific during WWII

Paul Levasseur

If in Austin TX you have to visit this museum. In any major city this venue would be the place to visit.

Das Burnout Boi

Staff were nice and allowed plenty of opportunities to take pictures. I would come again if it wasn't so far a drive from my home! :)

Kenneth Vallier

Awesome. If you love history it is the place to go.

Tom Zale

Your entry ticket is good for 48 hours. The Nimitz museum takes about 6-8 hours to walk through. We did two days to visit. The Pacific combat zone is nice. The ground is etched with the Pacific map of islands. The PT boat was nice to see. This is a must see. Great history. I learned so much more than in a classroom when I was a kid.

Vickie Mitchell

Wonderful show about WWII Pacific Combat.

manuel castillo

Took the grandkids for spring break. Very informative and valuable history lesson.

Barry Teafatiller

Neat stuff.

Ardis O

Great, got to go

Suzie Holley

Amazing to see full-sized equipment

Randy Dykes

Took my 11 year old grandson. Kids today have no idea where their freedoms come from.

Jay Ferguson

Wow! Great story about the WW II Pacific War. Considers all side stories. Plan to spend 4 to 6 hours to grasp the full story. A must see.

Tina Ashley

If you like history, especially war history, this place is a must. Expect to spend several hours to see everything. Took us about 4 hours but your tickets are good for 48 hours if you want to take longer. Very well done!

Pam Moore

Great history.

Ravi L

Wealth of information. Only downside is very few places to sit inside. If you have folks in the group who want to sit sand recoup their energy often, it is a not of a struggle to find a place. On the contrary, there are many exits to the lobby and you can come back in, since the tickets are valid for 2 days.

Charles Jacobs

Very nice museum.

melissa daniels

Amazing. Everyone should visit this museum.

Klaus Koehler

Very interesting

David Rogers

Brilliant museum that gives you a great insight into the war in the Pacific. Everyone should visit and see and hear what it was like at that time.

James Reese

Awesome place to view history

Lj Joey

Great place to see history

Kathleen Rex

Great show, very educational and the demonstrations were fantastic. We will be back.