November 6 – 8, 2009

It was the War That Changed The World.  Now, three remarkable new venues at The National World War II Museum will forever change the way you understand this pivotal event in modern history. 

On the weekend of November 6, The National World War II Museum in New Orleans will host a star-studded grand opening for The Victory Theater, The Stage Door Canteen and The American Sector, a Chef John Besh restaurant.

Come Experience the Victory for yourself. Join us in New Orleans November 6 – 8, 2009.

Click here for more information on these exciting new additions and on the Grand Opening activities.

Special Exhibit: June 1944 - One Month in the War that Changed the World This exhibit explores the pivotal events of June, 1944 including the liberation of Rome, the Normandy and Saipan landings.

Focus On: Wings The U.S. Army Air Force pilot training program graduated nearly 200,000 pilots between 1939 and 1945.

The Road to Victory Capital Expansion The expanded museum will cover all of the theaters and services that played a role in World War II and create a national center for research on the war.

General Raymond E. Mason Distinguished Lecture Series on World War II John C. McManus has published several books on World War II and the Normandy Invasion.

Overnight: D-Night at D-Day Join us for a family overnight adventure July 25, 2009, at the Museum.  There will be games, activities, movies and more!