This spring, The National WWII Museum in New Orleans continues to tell the story of the American experience in World War II with new exhibitions, behind-the-scenes tours, a new show from the Victory Belles, and more! Below are some of the things we’re most excited about.
Around Campus
WWII Motor Pool
Now Open
In early February, the Museum opened the WWII Motor Pool in John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion, a dedicated facility for the restoration and preservation of WWII macro-artifacts. Visitors can watch restoration work, performed by Museum staff and volunteers, from an observation space to get a unique peek into the maintenance of the Museum’s priceless collection of vehicles and other artifacts.
SEE CURRENT RESTORATION PROJECTS
PT-305 Below Deck Private Tours
Now Available for Booking
Ever wonder what it’s like to go below deck on a WWII-era vessel? Now you can experience it firsthand on a new private tour of the Museum’s iconic patrol torpedo boat, PT-305. Get an exclusive, up-close look at PT-305's deck and interior spaces as you learn of her wartime crew members and tours of duty. No time for a tour? You can still explore the vessel’s decks and stories at our new interactive displays in John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion.
Special Exhibits
Come Back Fighting: The USS New Orleans at War
Opening April 9
This new special exhibit will showcase the prolific history and remarkable resilience of the decorated heavy cruiser USS New Orleans and her veteran crew, from the warship’s 1933 christening to her participation in nearly every major battle of the Pacific war.
At BB's Stage Door Canteen
The Victory Belles Salute to Hope
Matinee and Evening Shows, March through June
In this new show from The National WWII Museum's delightful vocal trio, audiences are swept into 1940s America, tracing the nation’s path from swing-era optimism to wartime resilience. Through iconic songs of the period, the Victory Belles reveal how music, legendary entertainers like Bob Hope, and treasured letters from home lifted spirits and kept hope alive when it mattered most.
Head to our Events Calendar for a full listing of upcoming programs.