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VISTIORS MUST ENTER CAMP MABRY BY 3 P.M. TO OBTAIN ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n

ADMISSION IS FREE

Hours\u00a0Open Seven DaYS a Week 10:00 -4:00\u00a0<\/h4>\r\n

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OUTDOOR EXHIBITS OPEN DAWN TO DUSK ALL YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

For more information contact<\/b><\/p>\r\n

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Address: 3038 W 35th St, Austin, Tx 78703<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

The 45,000-square foot Texas Military Forces Museum explores the history of the Lone Star State’s militia and volunteer forces from 1823 (date of the first militia muster in Stephen F. Austin’s colony) to 1903 when the Congress created the National Guard. From 1903 to the present the museum tells the story of the Texas Army and Air National Guard, as well as the Texas State Guard, in both peacetime and wartime.\u00a0 Permanent exhibits utilize uniforms, weapons, equipment, personal items, film, music, photographs, battle dioramas and realistic full-scale environments to tell the story of the Texas Military Forces in the Texas Revolution, the Texas Navy, the Texas Republic, the Mexican War, the Battles along the Indian Frontier, the War between the States, the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Cold War, Peace Keeping Deployments and the Global War on Terror. Living history programs, battle reenactments and other special events take place throughout the year. Admission to the museum is FREE.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

The Museum is located on an active military base.\u00a0 Due to current security protocols visitors 18 and older must be vetted at the Visitor Control Center before entering the post.\u00a0 The VCC closes at 3 p.m.\u00a0 Please arrive at the 35th St. no later than 2:55 if you wish to visit the museum.\u00a0 All Adults ages 18 and up will need to show a photo ID such as a US Department of War military ID or military retiree\/dependent issued ID card, a US Govt. issued ID card or a state issued driver’s license,\u00a0 or state-issued ID, or a US Visa, etc. to enter Camp Mabry.\u00a0 At this time a foreign passport or foreign military ID card without an accompanying US VISA does not allow access to Camp Mabry even in the company of a valid ID card holder.<\/p>\r\n

Please enter the post via Maintenance Drive off of West 35th Street (just before Pecos). See driving directions above.<\/p>\r\n

Become a Member of the Texas Military Forces Historical Foundation<\/p>\r\n

Click the link below to support the museum by becoming a member of the Texas Military Forces Historical Foundation.\u00a0 This 501c3 support groups raises the money to build museum exhibits, conduct museum programs and provide all manner of support to the museum’s upkeep and operation. Your gift is tax deductible!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Membership<\/a>
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DONATE<\/h3>\r\n

Want to help the museum build exhibits? Care for and restore artifacts? Put on living history and educational programs?<\/p>\r\n

DONATE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Visit The Museum<\/h3>\r\n

ADMISSION IS FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Want to know about UPCOMING EVENTS<\/b><\/span>?<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Subscribe<\/a>\u00a0to our Upcoming Events List<\/p>\r\n

An informative video about the museum:
Telling Stories-Texas Military Forces Museum<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Looking for an activity for the kids to during your visit? Print out our\u00a0Scavenger Hunt<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Research<\/h3>\r\n

The library and archives are open by appointment only. Please call for an appointment. The museum maintains an archive of various materials including: <\/strong><\/p>\r\n