Admiral Nimitz Foundation - National Museum of the Pacific War Email Format
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosTexas, United States51-200 Employees
Established in 1971, the Admiral Nimitz Foundation funds the National Museum of the Pacific War, an institution that honors Fredericksburg native son Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, and chronicles the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and related home-front contributions. Located on a six-acre site in Fredericksburg, Texas, the museum comprises multiple galleries and outdoor spaces, including the George Bush Gallery, the Admiral Nimitz Gallery, the Pacific Combat Zone, the Plaza of Presidents, Memorial Courtyard, and the Japanese Garden of Peace. The museum attracts a broad audience, with annual visitation surpassing 120,000, including about 15,000 students on field trips, and extends outreach to virtual audiences.