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Abilene, Texas: Tank on a Wall

American WW2 tank painted on the outside wall of a military museum. The museum displays artifacts and captured Nazi booty; military vehicles and tanks are parked out back.

12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

Address:
1289 N. 2nd St., Abilene, TX
Directions:
12th Armored Division Memorial Museum. Downtown. Museum is on the southeast corner of Hickory and N. 2nd St. The wall tank is on the east side of Hickory, a half-block south of N. 2nd St.
Hours:
Museum Tu-Sa 10-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
325-677-6515
Admission:
Museum $5.
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Tank on a Wall

If you're into WWII history, this is a fantastic little museum. There is an impressive collection of German and U.S. personnel gear.

[Chuck, 03/20/2018]

Tank painting.

Military Museum

There is a tank mural on the outside wall of an old military museum, which also has tanks and military vehicles parked outside.

[Donna and Bill Blum, 04/12/2015]

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