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Texas Military Forces Museum

Calling all history buffs

2016 Texas Military Department, first responders honor veterans and civil servants by showcasing thier achievements and honoring their sacrifices.

Located on the grounds of Camp Mabry, headquarters of the Texas National Guard and a short drive northwest of downtown, this museum has a much wider appeal than its name may suggest.

Tanks, airplanes, artillery hardware, uniforms, posters, ephemera, and dioramas are all well displayed and contextualized.

The collection focuses on Texas, but the history, which includes both world wars and more recent events, is of national historical significance and interest.

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2200 W 35th St building 6, Austin, TX 78703

Hours: Tues-Sun 10am-4pm

Free entry

+1 512-782-5659

www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org

History

Outside The Centre

Text © Amy K. Brown

Image by Texas Military Department