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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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Horror in the Arctic: The Catastrophe of Convoy PQ-17
Winston Churchill called it "one of the most melancholy naval episodes in the whole of the war.”
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The Italian Resistance and the Ardeatine Caves Massacre
In 1944 Massacre Became the Norm for the Third Reich's War in Italy
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The Life of a Rescuer: Eva Michaelis-Stern in Dark Times
Eva Michaelis-Stern Dedicated Her Life to Aiding the Vulnerable
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The 75th Anniversary of D-Day
The National WWII Museum's educational mission was in the spotlight as the world remembered the Normandy invasion.
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History Through the Viewfinder
Walking the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, imagining the unlived lives of the D-Day dead.
Beyond All Boundaries
See the incredible 4D cinematic experience narrated by Executive Producer Tom Hanks.
Events & Shows
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Family Block Party
Close out your summer family fun with an unforgettable evening at the National WWII Museum on Friday, July 26 from 5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.!
"Freedom"
A new American play, Freedom tells the story of a Holocaust survivor and an Irish immigrant who meet hours before their American naturalization ceremony. Freedom looks at the ways we yearn for freedom—the freedom to face the truth about ourselves with grace, acceptance, and forgiveness.
Special thanks to Sid & Joyce Pulitzer for underwriting this production.
Ration Wars
Join The National WWII Museum for a fast-paced, Iron Chef-style cooking competition among New Orleans chefs creating cuisine using ingredients Home Front cooks would’ve used during World War II.
Meet the Author: Cathal Nolan
Join us for a conversation between Cathal Nolan and Rob Citino about the 75th anniversary of two momentous WWII civilian uprisings.
Featured Programs
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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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