The Museum features rotating exhibits that draw on its own collections, as well as relevant traveling exhibits from leading institutions around the world in both its Senator John Alario, Jr. Special Exhibition Hall and Joe W. and Dorothy D. Brown Foundation Special Exhibit Gallery. These exhibits highlight WWII-related subjects not covered in the Museum’s permanent exhibits, as well as more in-depth coverage of subjects that are in its permanent exhibits.
Come Back Fighting: USS New Orleans at War
This new original special exhibit showcases the prolific history and remarkable resilience of the decorated heavy cruiser USS New Orleans (CA-32) and her veteran crew that mirror the indomitable spirit of her namesake city.
On display April 10, 2026, through February 14, 2027, in the Joe W. and Dorothy D. Brown Foundation Special Exhibit Gallery
D-Day Remembered
This photography exhibit by Fabrice Bourge captures the emotions of remembrance and reveals how the memory of World War II continues to resonate decades later.
On display through August 30, 2026, in Louisiana Memorial Pavilion
