Growing Our Reach, Deepening Our Impact
As 2025 draws to a close, we at the Admiral Nimitz Foundation and the National Museum of the Pacific War reflect with immense gratitude on a truly remarkable year—one made possible by your generosity, enthusiasm, and steadfast support.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. As the number of living veterans of the Greatest Generation continues to decline, our mission to preserve their stories grows ever more urgent. Each firsthand account we safeguard ensures that future generations can continue to learn from their courage, sacrifice, and resolve.
Your support allows us to carry forward their voices—through exhibits, education programs, and preservation efforts that honor their legacy and keep their stories alive for decades to come.
Children's Programs and Outreach
This year, our education team engaged more than 3,500 students through on-campus field trips, connected with over 15,500 learners through virtual programs, and reached nearly 2,500 students through classroom outreach—bringing the lessons of the Pacific War directly to the next generation.
George H.W. Bush Gallery Renovation
In 2025, the George H.W. Bush Gallery underwent its first major renovation since 2009. The revitalized space will showcase 34 exhibits with 11 macro artifacts and hundreds of never-before- seen pieces, enhanced by immersive storytelling and virtual characters, culminating in the Grand Reopening on December 6.
Digitizing Pacific War Stories
The National Museum of the Pacific War’s Center for Pacific War Studies continues its successful digitization partnership with the University of North Texas through the Portal to Texas History, expanding global access to the Museum’s rich archival collections. In 2025 alone, the Center sent more than 6,000 documents for digitization, allowing people worldwide to explore firsthand accounts and materials from the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of World War II.
Since the partnership began, over 19,000 historical documents and audio-visual materials have been added, generating more than 55,000 views this year and over 100,000 overall. Together, the Museum and UNT are ensuring the legacy of the Pacific War remains preserved, accessible, and relevant for generations to come.
Expanding Access to Learning
This year, we revitalized the Learn section of our website, making lesson plans and videos easier for students, teachers, and lifelong learners to access. To continue growing this resource, we also began building a new studio that will support the creation of fresh, relevant educational content for years to come.
