Visiting The National World War II Museum

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Open seven days a week, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

We recommend that you allow at least 2½ to 3 hours for your visit.

Closed Mardi Gras Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Accessibility:
The National World War II Museum is fully accessible to all visitors. Wheelchairs are provided for use in the Museum. We offer short introductory Museum guides in braille, French, Spanish and German

Exhibits:
The National World War II Museum's exhibits encompass the June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy, the Home Front during WWII and the D-Day Invasions in the Pacific. Exhibit galleries incorporate text panels, artifacts, and Personal Account stations in which visitors may listen to the stories of WWII veterans and others who supported the war effort. Our special exhibitions gallery houses changing exhibits on different aspects of World War II.

We recommend allowing at least 2-3 hours to view the Museum.

Film Showings:
The Malcolm Forbes Theater shows two exclusive films: D-Day Remembered (Normandy) and Price for Peace (the Pacific). These films, each about 45 minutes long, show daily on an alternating basis beginning with Price for Peace at 9:30 AM, D-Day Remembered at 10:30 AM and so on. A film is shown every hour on the half hour. Both films are also available for purchase in our Museum Store.

The Solomon Victory Theater offers daily screenings of Beyond All Boundaries, the Museum's signature cinematic experience, on the hour from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Presented on a 120-foot immersive screen, this 50-minute multi-sensory film tells the tale of the Greatest Generation's journey from Pearl Harbor to America's final victory in the War That Changed the World. It is appropriate for children ages 10 and older.

Visitor Facilities:
PJ's Cafe, Museum Gift Shop, baby changing facilities and a limited number of wheelchairs.

Dining:
Chef John Besh's American Sector on the Museum campus offers a nostalgic menu updated with contemporary culinary inspirations. From soups, snacks and sandwiches to sensational entreés, “Sweet Tooth” desserts, and soda fountain favorites, Chef Besh’s creativity will delight diners of all ages. The American sector is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM and Friday & Saturday from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM.

Field Trips:
The Museum offers docent-led tours of the exhibit for school groups. Click here for more information on field trips.

Group Visits:
Groups of 15 or more are eligible for discount rates. Click here for Group Rates and more information on Group Visits.

Outside the Museum:
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