Fredericksburg, TX — Families looking for educational and engaging Spring Break activities can head to the National Museum of the Pacific War for two weeks of interactive Spy School programs designed especially for children. Both programs are free and take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the George H.W. Bush Gallery Classroom. March 11–13, 2026 Spring Break Spy School: 250 Years of American Intelligence This hands-on drop-in program explores how espionage has shaped American history from the Revolutionary War through World War II. Young participants will crack codes, forge documents, smuggle contraband, and test their observation skills while discovering how military intelligence evolved over 250 years. March 16–20, 2026 Spring Break Spy School: World War II Edition During the second week, children will step into the role of a World War II spy and learn how intelligence gathering helped shape the outcome of the war in the Pacific. Through engaging challenges and real historical examples, participants will explore the strategies used by wartime codebreakers and intelligence officers. Each Spy School session lasts approximately 20 minutes and is designed to be interactive, educational, and fun for families visiting during Spring Break. For more information, visit www.pacificwarmuseum.org/events # # # 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. | 
