The National World War II Museum Exhibits

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Upcoming Events

July 5, 2009
Sunday Swing - Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band
Kick up your heels at Sunday Swing.

July 8, 2009
Mason Lecture Series - Dr. John C. McManus
“From North Africa to the Eagle’s Nest: The 7th Infantry Regiment’s Bloody Road to Victory in WWII”

July 10, 2009
WWII Museum Quiz Night
Teams of four compete for WWII knowledge supremacy and great prizes

July 12, 2009
Sunday Swing - Lionel Ferbos and the Louisiana Shakers
Kick up your heels at Sunday Swing.

July 15, 2009
Lunchbox Lecture
"The FDR Blues" by Kevin Fontenot

July 18, 2009
Living History Corps
Museum reenactors showcase weapons and uniforms of the era.

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Exhibits

From the beaches of Normandy to the sands of Iwo Jima, The National World War II Museum's exhibitions blend personal accounts, artifacts, documents, photographs and never before seen film footage to tell the stories of the amphibious landings that made victory in World War II possible. Special Exhibitions draw on Museum collections and relevant traveling exhibitions to further explore and illustrate the war that changed the world.

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Permanent Exhibits

World War II exhibitions The National World War II Museum, originally founded as the National D-Day Museum, features permanent exhibitions highlighting the nation’s road to war, life on the Home Front and the amphibious landings at Normandy and in the Pacific.

Special Exhibits

World War II exhibitions The Discovery Hall Special Exhibit Gallery features changing exhibitions on all aspects of the war to reflect the Museum’s expanded mission.

Online Exhibits

World War II exhibitions This section is currently under development. Continue to check back as exhibitions come online.

Gallery Guides

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