It is hosted by the Texas Military Department at Camp Mabry and is part of the United States Army Historical Program.

[5] The museum is divided into six sections, which includes four indoor galleries, one outdoor gallery, and one conference center totalling 10,000 artifacts, 36 vehicles, eight dioramas, 16 macro environments, 16 macro artifacts, and over 50 uniformed mannequins.

Additional aircraft, helicopters and artillery pieces are located around the Camp Mabry parade field.

It is both an exhibit with a digital kiosk that showcases inductee biographies, and an eponymous conference center that may be rented for conventions or banquets.

It also hosts regular annual events: Volunteering is encouraged and a competitive internship program is available for students looking for experience in the Museum field.