Fredericksburg, TX – The National Museum of the Pacific War is currently undertaking the long-anticipated renovation of the George H.W. Bush Gallery—a transformational project set to redefine how visitors connect with the personal stories and pivotal events of the Pacific War. Scheduled for completion in Fall 2025, the renovation will deliver a reimagined visitor experience featuring expanded historical content, updated interpretation, and new exhibit designs. The redesigned gallery will explore the complexity and global impact of the Pacific Theater while centering the experiences of the men and women who lived it. The updated space will include immersive environments, interactive technology, and virtual storytelling elements, offering deeper and more accessible learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. Exhibits will reflect new research and scholarship while honoring the sacrifices and service of those who fought. While the Bush Gallery is temporarily closed for renovations, the Museum’s six-acre campus remains open to visitors, with a wide range of exhibits and experiences still available to explore, including:
- The Rescue
- Submarine Exhibit
- Admiral Nimitz Gallery
- Children on the Homefront: Growing Up with War
- Memorial Courtyard
- Japanese Garden of Peace
- Pacific Combat Zone
Reduced General Admission Rates:
- Adults: $20
- Children (9 and under): Free
- Students (10–17): $10
- College Students (with ID): $10
- Military (with ID): $12
- Teachers: $12
- Seniors (65+): $15
For renovation updates and visitor information, visit: www.pacificwarmuseum.org/bush-renovation-2
About the Admiral Nimitz Foundation The Admiral Nimitz Foundation was established in 1971 as a 501(c)(3) Texas Corporation to provide additional development funding for the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Naval Museum, a museum honoring Fredericksburg’s native son and Commander-in-Chief of Allied Forces, Pacific Ocean Area. The sole purpose of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation is to raise funds for the National Museum of the Pacific War and to manage its operation.
About the National Museum of the Pacific War The National Museum of the Pacific War (NMPW), founded in 1967, is the only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific and Asiatic Theaters in World War II. The Museum annually welcomes more than 120,000 visitors, including at least 15,000 students from across the state. The museum sits on six acres in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas featuring three galleries with more than 55,000 square feet of exhibit space, 40 media installations, approximately 900 artifacts, 15 macro-artifacts, and hundreds of photographs. The Museum is a Texas Historical Commission Property, managed and supported by The Admiral Nimitz Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization.
For more information, visit http://www.pacificwarmuseum.org. Follow the museum on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About Smithsonian Affiliations Smithsonian Affiliations is a national outreach program that develops long-term collaborative partnerships with museums, educational, and cultural organizations to share Smithsonian collections, build collaborative networks, and engage learners of all ages with Smithsonian resources. More information is available at www.affiliations.si.edu