National Vietnam War Museum

10/17/2026

10/13/2026

Happy Birthday to the US Navy! ⚓🇺🇸
During the Vietnam War, the Navy’s presence was vital. From the offshore aircraft carriers in the Gulf of Tonkin to the legendary "Brown Water Navy" patrolling the dangerous Mekong Delta, sailors provided crucial air support, coastal defense, and riverine combat operations.

Did you or a loved one serve in the Navy during the Vietnam era? Tell us about your unit or ship in the comments below! 👇

10/12/2026

We want to extend our deepest appreciation to for their outstanding volunteer service at The National Vietnam War Museum.

Their team dedicated hours of hard work across the museum—spreading mulch in the heat of the day, managing gift shop inventory, and perfectly prepping our gallery for our upcoming Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.

With a core staff of only three, our museum relies heavily on the dedication of our amazing volunteers to maintain and beautify our spaces. The heavy lifting provided by Texas Bank ensures we can continue delivering a great experience to our visitors and properly honor our regular volunteers.

Thank you, TexasBank, for your dedication, your time, and your continued investment in our community!

🤝 Interested in having your team come volunteer with us? Send Theresa an email at [email protected] to set up a day of service!

10/09/2026

Heading to the Crazy Water Festival this weekend? Make a day of it and stop by The National Vietnam War Museum on your way into town! 🇺🇸

Explore our exhibits, check out our military vehicles, and learn more about the stories and history we preserve. We’d love to see y’all!

📍 Just a stop away from your festival fun!
Friday – Sunday | 9AM–5PM

10/07/2026

✨ GIFT SHOP SPOTLIGHT — OCTOBER ONLY!
ALL PATCHES — ONLY $2.00 EACH!

Any size. Any type. If we have it, it’s just $2!

Looking for a fun little gift, souvenir, or something to add to your collection? This is the month to stock up!

For gift shop purchases, please contact us via email -
[email protected]

👉 Donate & Explore more at: https://www.nationalvnwarmuseum.org/
📍 Step into the Vietnam era and experience history up close.
📅 Open Wednesday–Sunday | 9AM–5PM
📸 Snap a photo during your visit and don’t forget to tag us

10/06/2026

🎉 We’re honored to be named a Top 3 Tourist Attraction in the Weatherford Democrat’s Parker County Best of the Best 2026! 🏆

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted, visited, shared our story, and supported the museum. Being recognized by our Parker County community means so much to us!

If you haven’t visited lately, now is a great time to stop by!
We’re updating and refreshing our exhibits, with new things to see and discover.

Come explore, learn something new, and see what’s happening at the museum. We can’t wait to welcome you! ❤️

Thank you, Parker County, for your continued support!

👉 Donate & Explore more at: https://www.nationalvnwarmuseum.org/
📍 Step into the Vietnam era and experience history up close.
📅 Open Wednesday–Sunday | 9AM–5PM
📸 Snap a photo during your visit and don’t forget to tag us.

10/03/2026

The National Vietnam War Museum will be closed today as we prepare to celebrate our incredible volunteers at a special Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we take this opportunity to honor the dedicated individuals who give so much of their time and heart to our mission.

Thank you, volunteers—you are the reason we can continue bridging the gap of knowledge while honoring those who served. 🇺🇸

10/03/2026

REMINDER: CLOSED TODAY!

The National Vietnam War Museum is CLOSED TODAY, Saturday, October 3rd, as we celebrate and honor our incredible volunteers at our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.

We will resume our hours on Sunday, October 4th, from 9 AM - 5 PM.
Thank you for your understanding!

10/02/2026

MUSEUM CLOSED TOMORROW 10.03.2026

The National Vietnam War Museum will be CLOSED Saturday, October 3rd, as we celebrate our amazing volunteers at our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. 🇺🇸

Thank you for your understanding as we take this special time to honor the dedicated volunteers who make our museum and mission possible.

We’ll see you when we reopen!
Sunday, 10.4.2026 from 9 AM - 5 PM.