Austin, Fredericksburg museums among top 10 best history museums in US
AUSTIN (KXAN) — USA Today recently released its list of the top 10 history museums in the nation, and two of the spots were given to Texas museums.
Taking the No. 10 spot was the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin. The Bullock museum, which opened in 2001, is the official history museum of the Lone Star State.
“It spotlights the state’s cultural heritage through immersive exhibits, films, and programs,” USA Today said.
Taking the No. 6 spot was the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg.
The museum was built in Fredericksburg because it was the hometown of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who was the commander in chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II.
“Through immersive and interactive exhibits, the museum offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the Pacific theater during World War II and pays tribute to the sacrifices made by servicemen and women from various nations,” USA Today said.
The museum said it was pleased with its inclusion on the list.
“This recognition underscores the Museum’s enduring commitment to preserving and interpreting the remarkable history of the Asiatic Pacific Theater of World War II,” the Pacific War Museum said.
It also said the honor comes at an important time for the museum, which was celebrating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
“Over the past eight decades, the sacrifices and valor of the men and women who served during the conflict have shaped our world, and the museum continues to serve as a vital institution for education, remembrance, and inspiration,” the museum said.
