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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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New Digital Museum Experience Starting Daily on Monday
We realize you can’t come to visit us at the moment, so we’re bringing The National WWII Museum experience to you in a way we’ve never done before.
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Medical Innovations: Under Occupation, the Development of Dialysis
In secret, hidden from occupying German forces, Willem Kolff developed the first dialysis machine to save patients from kidney failure. After the war, he brought his device to the United States and made a career in artificial organ development.
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James Edward Robinson, Jr.
James Robinson was a professional soldier who lost his life on April 6, 1945 fighting for his country.
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The Battle for Vienna
75 years ago Soviet soldiers captured Vienna after bitter street combat.
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What We Fought Against: Ohrdruf
On April 4, 1945, the US 4th Armored Division and 89th Infantry Division of the Third US Army came face to face with the horrors of Nazi brutality. The men discovered Ohrdruf, a Nazi labor camp and a subcamp of the Buchenwald system.
Beyond All Boundaries
See the incredible 4D cinematic experience narrated by Executive Producer Tom Hanks.
Events & Shows
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Ask a Curator: Innovations at Normandy
Senior Curator Tom Czekanski will discuss innovations employed by the Axis and the Allies during the Normandy Campaign.
Historical Research Services at The National WWII Museum
The Museum’s WWII Research Service offers a wide variety of ways in helping people connect with their loved one’s WWII service history.
D-Day Exploration Part One
Students and families! Take an Electronic Field Trip to the Normandy coast with four student reporters to understand how D-Day was the turning point of the war in Europe.
D-Day Exploration Part Two
Students and Families! Take an Electronic Field Trip to the Normandy coast with four student reporters to understand how D-Day was the turning point of the war in Europe.
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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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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