Museums

Fredericksburg Texas’ Museums give you plenty of variety. You can spend a day appreciating vernacular architectural forms, taking a look at the life of the western pioneers, or digging into some serious WWII facts.

3 Museums in Fredericksburg Texas

National Museum of the Pacific War

This is probably the best known museum in Fredericksburg definitely “world class.” The Museum is dedicated to the memory of the Pacific Theater of WWII.  Many people visit because of their interest in the life and accomplishments of Admiral Chester Nimitz. As a Fredericksburg native, he is definitely a focus here as well. In fact, his family home is part of the museum property.

Chester Nimitz was the Pacific Fleet commander during World War II, and this museum is the most comprehensive museum of his life and the war.

The National Museum’s scope is large and covers more then just the life and actions of one man. The Museum’s impressive archives of the Pacific War include manuscripts, official documents, and photographs. The museum has 3,700 recorded interviews with Pacific War veterans.

The museum also includes the George Bush Gallery, and an outdoor area that conducts battle reenactments.

The Pioneer Museum

Fredericksburg was founded by German immigrant families.  This of course has shaped the area in a way unique to Texas.

The Pioneer Museum Complex is a museum of local German heritage and speaks to all of us about the diversity of America and the citizens that shaped our communities.

There is no better way to appreciate the unique flavors of Fredericksburg than to understand the cultural roots they spring from.

Stroll through a collection of houses and community buildings which date back to the origin of Fredericksburg in 1846.

The Pioneer Museum makes an interesting place to spend the day. We recommend you work up an appetite and then make a point to take in some local fresh schnitzel.

The Vereins Kirche

An extension of the Pioneer Museum, people often think of The Vereins Kirche as a separate museum on it’s own.  It was built very soon after the first German settlers arrived and was the community’s first public building.  In its life span it has served as a town hall, school, fort, and church, as well as the original site of today’s Pioneer Museum.  Its round shape makes it an interesting addition to Fredericksburg historical architecture.

Whatever time of year you are visiting us, always make sure to check the events going on at The Pioneer Museum. Throughout the year there are big events like Founders Day in May and Tannenbaum Ball & Home Tour in December. Just don’t miss out on some of the not so famous, but definitely fun and interesting events held regularly.

http://www.pioneermuseum.net/