Our Mission
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
Arriving in London in January 1944, Eisenhower assembles the strategic and tactical staff that will execute Operation Overlord.
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The Legacy of Bob Hope
Hope biographer Richard Zoglin was joined by the Museum's Kim Guise and Rob Citino for a discussion about the entertainer’s life and work.
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Two Ambassadors: Bob Hope and Ernie Pyle
The war correspondent and the entertainer shared a mission to connect with those in service during World War II.
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“Gee, I Wish I Was Back in the Army”
How the classic holiday musical White Christmas reveals the impact of military service in World War II.
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Miracle: The Girl from Rotterdam
A Hollywood holidays classic transports our Senior Historian straight back to wartime.
Beyond All Boundaries
See the incredible 4D cinematic experience narrated by Executive Producer Tom Hanks.
Events & Shows
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Dinner with a Curator: Superheroes Go to War
Join Director of Curatorial Services Erin Clancey to learn how comic book characters contributed to Allied victory in World War II.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day: A Conversation with Hana Koral
A survivor’s memories of Auschwitz, Theresienstadt, and liberation.
Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Scouts BSA Day
All levels of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Scouts BSA along with their families are invited to join us for The National WWII Museum’s annual Scout Day.
Featured Programs
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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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PT-305 Rides
The only fully restored, combat-veteran PT boat is back in its home waters of Lake Pontchartrain, offering a trip into history found nowhere else.
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Lunchbox Lectures
Delivered by local and national scholars, these hour-long lectures are presented once a month on Wednesdays at noon.
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