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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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History through the Viewfinder
A bridge leads to one man’s journey from war to a hopeful tomorrow.
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Drive to Nowhere: The Myth of the Afrika Korps, 1941-43
A new look at Field Marshal Rommel and its North African campaigns.
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Pride of the Marines (1945)
A moving depiction of a wounded Marine who struggles to adjust to civilian life.
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The Words of War
Through the fog of first combat, the nature of war in the Pacific is revealed.
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Do You Approve of the Lend-Lease Program?
Originally designed to help Britain, the US policy was instrumental in the Allied victory.
Beyond All Boundaries
See the incredible 4D cinematic experience narrated by Executive Producer Tom Hanks.
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Meet The Author
In the tradition of Agent Zigzag, author Paul Kix explores the life of unsung French WWII Resistance hero Robert de la Rochefoucauld in The Saboteur, an emotionally intuitive biography. This program is presented by The Institute for the Study of War & Democracy with generous support from the Strake Foundation.
Film Screening: "Monsieur Beaucaire" (1946)
This comedy, directed by George Marshall, stars Bob Hope as the title character, the barber of King Louis XV of France, and Joan Caulfield as the beautiful chambermaid who steals his heart.
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.
Family Overnight 2018
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans invites all families with school-aged children to join us for an exciting campout at the Museum.
Featured Programs
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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.
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So Ready for Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope
When World War II began, entertainer Bob Hope’s career as a major movie star in film and radio was just beginning to take off, having worked his way from jobs as a newsboy, a butcher’s assistant, a shoe salesman, and an amateur boxer to scrape by in the early 1920s.
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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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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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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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