4th of July Celebration at the National Museum of the Pacific War

Fredericksburg, TX — The National Museum of the Pacific War invites the community to celebrate Independence Day with a family-friendly afternoon of history, community, and patriotic fun on Saturday, July 4, 2026, immediately following the Fredericksburg Fourth of July Parade.

Beginning at 11:30 a.m., guests are invited to gather in the Museum’s Memorial Courtyard for outdoor activities honoring the people, stories, and sacrifices that shaped our nation’s history. The celebration will feature food trucks, games, interactive booths, hands-on activities, and a musical performance by Bohanon. Outdoor activities will be available by donation.

Inside the George H.W. Bush Gallery families can continue the celebration with a patriotic scavenger hunt through the Museum, with a special prize available for those who complete it. Guests can also test their knowledge during WWII and American history trivia and meet living history interpreters showcasing real historical artifacts that visitors can see up close and touch. Indoor gallery activities require regular Museum admission.

Whether visiting after the parade or spending the day in Fredericksburg, guests are encouraged to make the National Museum of the Pacific War part of their Fourth of July plans.

The Independence Day Celebration will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on July 4, 2026, at the National Museum of the Pacific War, located at 311 E. Austin Street in Fredericksburg.

For more information, visit www.pacificwarmuseum.org.

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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.

 

The National Museum of the Pacific War is the only museum in the nation dedicated to telling the stories of the Pacific Theater in World War II.