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Museum of the American GI

19124 State Highway 6 S · College Station, TX

Why you should go…

The Museum of the American G.I. in College Station, Texas holds one of the largest collections of restored, running military vehicles in the country, including a WWI FT-17 tank and WWII Sherman tanks and M18 Hellcats. It also displays the Texas Vietnam Heroes Exhibit, with dog tags honoring Texans lost in Vietnam. The museum periodically runs demonstrations of its tanks on its grounds.

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General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

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