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The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.
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The Boy Choristers of St. Paul's Cathedral, London
Watch a replay of a once-in-a-lifetime musical event.
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The Pelican State Goes to War Symposium
To mark the Museum closing of the special exhibit dedicated to Louisiana's WWII history, watch two musical performances and a presentation about Louisiana music during wartime.
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The Pelican State Goes to War Symposium
Marking the Museum closing of the special exhibit dedicated to Louisiana's WWII history, Richard Campanella discusses World War II's impact on New Orleans.
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The Words of War
On the ocean bottom, 180 feet below the surface, a harrowing life-and-death scene plays out inside the USS Tang.
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The Pelican State Goes to War Symposium
Marking the Museum closing of the special exhibit dedicated to Louisiana's WWII history, a panel discussion about the Pelican State's wartime contributions and legacies.
Beyond All Boundaries
See the incredible 4D cinematic experience narrated by Executive Producer Tom Hanks.
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The Gen. Mason Distinguished Lecture featuring William Hitchcock
On the anniversary of V-E Day, come hear an original and penetrating assessment of President Dwight D. Eisenhower from one of the country’s preeminent scholars, William I. Hitchcock, PhD, as he discusses Ike’s enormous influence on modern America, the Cold War, and on the presidency itself.
Nunsense
This hilarious spoof follows five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser for the burials of the rest of their sisterhood following their accidental poisoning caused by their cook, Sister Julia.
Meet The Author
With sensitivity and passion, Edith Sheffer’s scrupulous research reveals the heartbreaking voices and experiences of many of these children, while also illuminating a Nazi regime obsessed with sorting the population into categories, cataloging people by race, heredity, politics, religion, sexuality, criminality, and biological defects—labels that became the basis of either rehabilitation or persecution and extermination.
Exhibit Opening
Join Assistant Director for Curatorial Services Kim Guise as she introduces and explains the process of creating the Museum’s newest special exhibit, So Ready for Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope.
Featured Programs
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The Best of Sinatra
Our salute to “Ol’ Blue Eyes” features the adorable and charming Spencer Racca backed by the Museum’s Victory Trio.
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The 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Kasserine Pass Symposium
Top scholars take a look at how America’s setback in Tunisia produced a veteran, hardened US Army that would march on to victory.
This event is now SOLD OUT. Call 1-877-813-3329 x 511 to add your name to the waiting list.
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Programming: The Pelican State Goes to War
On December 8, 1941, just one day after the Pearl Harbor attacks, the United States officially entered World War II—Louisiana, however, was already front and center in the country’s defense preparations.
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Behind the Lines
Step inside the Museum vault and climb into a B-24 Liberator—it’s all part of Behind the Lines, the exclusive VIP tour of The National WWII Museum.
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D-Day—The Invasion of Normandy & Liberation of France
The National WWII Museum’s most popular tour provides an in-depth itinerary exploring America’s most famous WWII battle.
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Lunchbox Lectures
Delivered by local and national scholars, these hour-long lectures are presented twice a month on Wednesdays at noon.
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Easy Company: England to the Eagle's Nest
Based on the best-selling book by Museum founder Stephen E. Ambrose, and the award-winning HBO miniseries Band of Brothers.
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Soldiers and Spies
The National WWII Museum embarks on a unique seven-day, six-night tour of France, visiting sites from Alex Kershaw's New York Times bestsellers—Avenue of Spies and The Bedford Boys—with the author himself serving as lead historian.
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