The Texas Military Forces Museum

The Texas Military Forces Museum

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This is the official page of the Texas Military Forces Museum located on Camp Mabry, Austin, We cover the forces of the State of Texas from 1823-1903.

The Museum's exhibits display the story of Texas Military Forces from 1823 and the first militia musters in Stephen F. Austin's Colony to the present day.The role of the Texas Military Forces in both war and peace is highlighted. In 1903 with the formation of the National Guard, we concentrate solely on the story of the Texas National Guard including peacetime and their wartime service for WWI, WWII, Korea, and the Global War on Terror.

05/27/2026

Make your plans to join us between the parades and fireworks! Help celebrate America’s 250th Birthday during a special event at the Texas Military Forces Museum. Music provided by the 36th Infantry Division Band. Musket and Cannon volleys by Revolutionary War soldiers. A reading of the Declaration of Independence. Time line of U.S. military history. Free birthday cake for all attendees. Free and open to the public. Music begins about 20 minutes before the program. Shade-covered bleacher seating.

Photos from The Texas Military Forces Museum's post 05/25/2026

Here are some of the photos from this past weekend's Close Assault 1968 living history program taken by museum volunteer Chris Hunt. You can see all of her photos as well as photos of our past living history programs at https://www.flickr.com/photos/akachrishunt/albums/

Photos from The Texas Military Forces Museum's post 05/25/2026

This Memorial Day let us all take a moment to say a prayer of thanks to those brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms, independence, and security.

Camp Mabry War Reenactment Vietnam war 2026 05/25/2026

Video of the tactical demonstration at the conclusion of the museum's Close Assault 1968 living history program this past Sunday, courtesy of museum volunteer Brian Fox. Thanks to everyone who came out over the weekend to see the event and the museum, and thanks to our living history detachment, volunteers and staff for putting on an outstanding program.

Camp Mabry War Reenactment Vietnam war 2026 Watch a Vietnam war ambush and see an M113 and M106 armored personn...

05/23/2026

NO RAIN forecast during showtimes on either Sat. or Sun. Come out and join us!

Austin, TX 10-Day Weather Forecast | Weather Underground 05/21/2026

Rain chances for this weekend that might disrupt our Close Assault 1968 program have all but disappeared! Come out and see us!

Austin, TX 10-Day Weather Forecast | Weather Underground Austin Weather Forecasts. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the Austin area.

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Location

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3038 W 35th Street, Bldg 6
Austin, TX
78703

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm