FAMILY WORKSHOPS:

About the Workshops

The Education Department offers family workshops throughout the year to encourage kids and their families to explore the life and lessons of WWII. They are designed as fun and educational for children aged 8-12 and their parents or guardians. Get ready for hands-on exploration of artifacts, arts-and-crafts activities, teamwork exercises, and physical and mental challenges.

One adult per three children is required. Regular Museum admission covers the cost of workshop registration. Registration in advance is required and space is limited. Please call 504-528-1944 x 229 for more information or to register.

Upcoming Workshops

Code School
Saturday, May 19, 2012
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Explore the WWII history of secret codes and deception. Learn to write in five secret code languages, send Morse code, test your lie detection abilities and experiment with recipes for invisible ink.

Registration for this workshop is now open!

Young Historians Tour
Saturday, June 16, 2012
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Young Historians will put on their historian’s hats on and tour the exhibit, paying special attention to the artifacts and photographs that tell the story of the incredible Battle of Midway. The historians will then move up to our classroom for a discussion and hands-on activity.

We Can Do It! Hands-on Workshop
Saturday, August 18, 2012
10:00 am – 11:30 am
On the Home Front a can-do spirit made it fun to be a kid, even during wartime. Participants will make WWII spotter airplane models; make silly putty that had its start as a rubber replacement; make a victory pin to keep morale up; and design propaganda poster art projects.

Airborne School
Saturday, September 15, 2012
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Geronimooooooo! Design, build, and test your own parachute, learn about Normandy drop zones and practice hitting your drop zone, and go on a behind-the-lines recon mission.

WWII Art Workshop
Saturday, October 20, 2012
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Put on your artist smocks! Participants will explore well-known images, posters, and artwork from WWII. Through creating a script and acting out a work of art, participants will have fun and gain a deeper understanding of the piece’s significance and meaning.

Cooking for Victory
Saturday, November 17, 2012
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Many of our strongest memories are centered on food. The emotions, fears, limitations, and excitement of the Home Front made buying and preparing food a challenging experience. Learn how families on the Home Front shopped for supplies to make their favorite recipes, and then prepare a recipe yourself.