The Texas Military Forces Museum
Here’s something interesting! The Texas Military Forces Museum is located in Building 6 on Camp Mabry in Austin. You’ll be entering a military base so there are a few things you’ll need to know. The address is 2200 West 35th street and the current entrance is on Maintence Drive.
Adults will need their photo I.D. and if you are riding a motorcycle you’ll need to be wearing a helmet and long sleeves and long pants to gain entry.
If your group is larger than 15 they will give you a guided tour, but you’ll need to call 512-782-5659 during business hours to schedule.
The museum hours are 10am to 4pm Tuesday thru Sunday. If the guard doesn’t let you in, ask them to call the museum at 782-5659 and they will get you to the museum.
The museum’s exhibits tell the story of the Texas Military Forces all the way back to 1823 in Stephen F. Austin’s Colony to today. There are five major exhibit areas that highlight four major topics as follows…
- “Militia and volunteer units formed in Texas during the 19th Century, including the Texas Revolution, Mexican War, Indian Wars, War Between the States and Spanish-American War
- “The Texas Army National Guard from its creation in 1903 to the present, including those periods when it was called into Federal service during World War I, World War II, and the Global War on Terror.
- “The story of the Texas Air National Guard, from its origins to involvement in the Korean War, the Cold War, Operation Desert Storm and the War on Terror.
- “The history of the Texas Defense Guard and the Texas State Guard”
The Texas Air National Guard Gallery tells the story of the evolution from the early 1900’s to the present…
“On display in this gallery you will find : Radio equipment used by the TXANG from WWII to the 1980’s; Flight Helmets and Flight Suits; an F-16 jet engine; models of all the aircraft flown by the Texas Air National Guard throughout its history; a corner stone from one of the first hangars belonging to the TXANG; Survival gear and weapons; artifacts related to the operations of the Texas Air Guard in the Cold War and Operation Desert Storm; a special exhibit on George W. Bush in the Texas Air Guard; WWI and WWII practice bombs.”
For more information about access, exhibits, group tours and location please visit The Texas Military Forces Museum.org.
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