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FAMILY ACTIVITIES:

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  • Parachutes
  • Dogfight
  • Helmet
  • Patches
  • Kid in the Tank
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The National WWII Museum offers a variety of programs and resources for families with children of all ages. We offer family events at the Museum throughout the year, including Scout Days, family workshops, scavenger hunts, overnights, and educational films and lectures.

Can’t make it to the Museum? Explore this section for books to read and fun, educational activities to do at home to immerse your family in WWII.

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FEATURED ACTIVITIES:

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Family Workshop Fall Fun in the Victory Garden Summer Science Camp

Code School
Saturday, May 18, 2013
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Explore the WWII history of secret codes and deception. Learn to write in secret code languages, send Morse code, test your lie detection abilities and experiment with invisible ink. Designed for ages 8 – 12.

Books on WWII and the Holocaust for Kids
The literature surrounding World War II can be a simple, exciting way to explore the lessons of the war with your family. This list of books allows your family to travel alongside a Polish family in search of safety or contribute to the war effort on the Home Front.

Summer Science Camp
July 22 - 26, 2013
The National WWII Museum's camp features hands-on science activities for campers ages 8 through 12. From cracking coded messages to making a synthetic rubber, campers will engage in the science and history of WWII by doing!
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WHAT'S ON:

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May 22, 2013
The Victory Belles present "A Salute to Our Heroes"
11:45 am buffet seating
Stage Door Canteen

May 22, 2013
Lagniappe Lecture
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Kimberly Guise presents "Wartime Logs"

May 22, 2013
White Glove Wednesdays
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

May 23, 2013
Film Screening - "The Counterfeiters" (2007)
6:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Solomon Victory Theater

May 24, 2013
"On the Back Porch" starring Spud and Mo
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm show only ticket
Stage Door Canteen

May 25, 2013
CAF Red Tail Squadron "Rise Above" Traveling Exhibit
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
New Orleans Lakefront Airport

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