Hands on History | Kids Out and About Austin

Hands on History


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 07/03/2021
History comes alive as visitors get to climb in tanks, jets and helicopters as well as hold historic firearms: bazookas, machine guns, rifles, made famous by American soldiers throughout history. Free admission 6 pm to 9 pm Early Bird admission between 5 and 6 pm $5 per adult $1 per child. Ice Cream truck on hand. Souvenirs available. Indoors. Please wear appropriate shoes for climbing on metal surfaces.

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Ever wanted to climb inside a Sherman tank or a German panzer? Sit in the cockpit of a Korean War jet or helicopter? Explore the interior of a Vietnam War era M113 Armored Personnel Carrier? Hold a Civil War Musket or a World War II bazooka? Learn about the uniforms and equipment carried by Texas soldiers and some of their battlefield enemies from the Texas Revolution through today? Now you can! Join the Texas Military Forces Museum's staff and living history detachment at Hands on History, Saturday evening July 3. Free admission from 6 to 9 pm (donations welcomed). Want to avoid lines? Early Bird Admission from 5 to 6 pm $5 per adult $1 per child 6 and older. Cash, debit or credit accepted. Ice Cream truck on site. Souvenirs available. Event is indoors. Free parking. Wear appropriate shoes for climbing on slick metal surfaces. Face mask optional. Feel free to take photos and videos. All museum exhibit galleries will be open for touring. Camp Mabry is open to the public. Adults 18 and up will need to show a valid photo ID such as a driver's license, passport, etc. to enter the post. For detailed driving directions and to learn more about the museum visit texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org where you can also take a virtual tour of the museum. Museum is free and open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 10-4. Closed only on Christmas and Thanksgiving. Questions? Call 512-782-5659 or email us at txmilmuseum@gmail.com


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Location:

3038 W 35th ST Bldg 6, Camp Mabry
Austin, TX, 78703
United States

Phone:

512-782-5659
Contact name: 
Jeff Hunt
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
07/03/2021
Time: 
5 - 6 pm early bird admission 6 - 9 pm free admission
Price: 
Free

Ages

All Ages