• Founders Plaza 
 • Free Admission, Registration Preferred

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 • Col. Battle Barksdale Parade Ground 
 • Included with Museum Admission

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Join The National WWII Museum’s Living History Corps to learn more about the American experience of the invasion of Normandy and the contributions of the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, on Omaha Beach. Hear about the men who made the landings that day to liberate Fortress Europe—what they carried, how they fought, and what they saw—from our team of living historians.

 • Col. Battle Barksdale Parade Ground 
 • Included with Museum Admission

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 • US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center 
 • Free Admission, Registration Preferred

• This ceremony is funded through the Dr. Hal Baumgarten D-Day Commemoration Endowment, which is made possible by the generous gift of Karen and Leopold Sher.
• Presented in memory of D-Day veteran and Museum friend Dr. Harold “Hal” Baumgarten, The National WWII Museum’s annual D-Day commemoration remembers the men who landed on the beaches in Normandy on June 6, 1944.

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 • Louisiana Memorial Pavilion 
 • Free Admission, Registration Preferred

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Virtual Registration

 • Louisiana Memorial Pavilion 
 • Free Admission, Registration Preferred

In-Person Registration

Virtual Registration

 • Col. Battle Barksdale Parade Ground 
 • Tickets Required

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 • US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center 
 • Free Admission, Registration Preferred

In-Person Registration

Virtual Registration

It is highly recommended to register in advance so that we can guarantee reserved seating for each veteran and one companion. All D-Day and Normandy Campaign veterans in attendance will participate in a procession during the Dr. Hal Baumgarten D-Day Commemoration Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 6. Registration is online only and can be completed at this link.

The National WWII Museum proudly partners with the Gary Sinise Foundation and American Airlines for the Soaring Valor program to bring WWII veterans, Holocaust survivors, and Home Front workers to the Museum at no cost to them and one companion. If this is something that you would like to utilize, please indicate this on your registration form.

We are grateful for your loved one’s service and your commitment to honoring their legacy. We are asking family members of D-Day veterans who have passed away to register online so that we can be aware of your attendance. We will have an H-Hour Remembrance gathering at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, where there will be a special moment to remember those who have passed away.

The following events on Thursday, June 6, 2024, are free and open to the public, with registration preferred but not required:

• H-Hour Remembrance Gathering
• Dr. Hal Baumgarten D-Day Commemoration Ceremony
• The Gen. Raymond E. Mason Jr. Distinguished Lecture Series Reception and The D-Day Invasion of Normandy Exhibit Open House
• The Gen. Raymond E. Mason Jr. Distinguished Lecture

The following activities and events are included with the purchase of Museum admission on Thursday, June 6:

• 29th Division Band Performance
• Living History Corps Displays

Tickets are required to attend the showing of Expressions of America on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Registration is required for the free symposium on Friday, June 7, 2024: Beyond the Beaches: D+1 and the Battle for Normandy.

There will not be a rain date. Any events or activities that were scheduled to be held outside can easily be moved indoors. Any changes to locations will be communicated through signage and emails to registrants.

Unfortunately, general event registration does not guarantee a reserved seat. There will be reserved seats for D-Day and WWII veterans with one companion each, as well as Patriot’s Circle members, for each event.

We strongly recommend purchasing tickets to visit the Museum in advance for a smoother visit. You can purchase tickets here. There will also be tickets available for purchase day-of at the Museum.

Current military members and their families get free Museum admission through the Blue Star Museums program from May 18 through September 2. Complimentary admission is for Museum only; ticket purchase is required for Beyond All Boundaries and the Freedom Theater Experience.

Located on the Museum’s campus is The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center, the official hotel of The National WWII Museum. For more information and resources for visiting New Orleans, find more information from New Orleans and Company at www.neworleans.com.

Come explore, remember, and reflect on World War II through exclusive access to the Museum’s campus via our Experience The Victory Tour! 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. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience a custom program at this world-class institution!