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Featured Events
"See You Next Year" High School Yearbooks in World War II
See the DetailsBy flipping the pages of a high school yearbook from the 1940s, students today can catch a glimpse of what their counterparts were doing on the Home Front and how the war impacted their daily lives, especially for those preparing to graduate.
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Featured Events
Ask a Curator: Ghost Army Edition
See the DetailsJoin James Linn, curator of Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II, as he explores the Museum’s latest special exhibit.
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Featured Events
The Heroes of the WWI Lost Battalion
See the DetailsFour unlikely heroes crossed paths in October 1918, as American doughboys fought for survival in France's Argonne Forest during World War I.
May 2020
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Girls Innovation Studio: Bouncing Bombs
05/16/2020 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PMLearn MoreHave you ever wondered about the science behind skipping rocks? Join us for a free hands-on workshop for girls and their caregivers, which will explore the Dambusters raid. You’ll play with gyroscopes, build a hydroelectric generator, and learn how the Magnus effect helps things fly!
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"Elvis: Through the Years"
05/20/2020 | 11:45 AM - 1:45 PMSpencer Racca is back at BB’s Stage Door Canteen with a new look!
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Lunchbox Lecture
05/20/2020 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMLearn MoreIn this lecture, follow the story of Sergeant Charles Edward McGuckin, from his early life in Philadelphia to his induction into the US Army and then to his death in action while serving with the 4th Armored Division of Patton’s Third Army during the Lorraine campaign in November of 1944.
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"Elvis: Through the Years"
05/27/2020 | 11:45 AM - 1:45 PMSpencer Racca is back at BB’s Stage Door Canteen with a new look!
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The Victory Belles
05/28/2020 | 11:45 AM - 1:45 PMThe Victory Belles are a delightful vocal trio performing the music of the 1940s, serenading audiences at The National WWII Museum and across the globe.
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Kids Canteen
05/30/2020 | 10:30 AM - 1:00 PMLearn MoreEscape the heat of the summer by enjoying Horton Hears a Who! at The National WWII Museum in BB’s Stage Door Canteen.
June 2020
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"Elvis: Through the Years"
06/03/2020 | 11:45 AM - 1:45 PMSpencer Racca is back at BB’s Stage Door Canteen with a new look!
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Spy Camp Week #1: June 8-12
06/08/2020 - 06/12/2020 | 12:00 AMExperience the drama and intrigue of espionage during The National WWII Museum's Summer Spy Camp.
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STEM Innovation Camp Week #1 (CO-ED): June 8-12
06/08/2020 - 06/12/2020 | 12:00 AMScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) come alive during The National WWII Museum's Summer STEM Innovation Camp!
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Garden to Glass: Camouflage and Cocktails
06/09/2020 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMJoin The National WWII Museum, New Orleans Food Policy Advisory Committee, and The American Sector Restaurant & Bar as we celebrate victory gardens during the season of eating locally.
Itineraries
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Full-day Itinerary (recommended)
A full day at the Museum allows you to see everything we have to offer. View all perspectives of the American experience in World War II, from the treacherous islands of the Pacific to the dogged days in Europe to the crucial efforts at home. Plus, save some time for a meal or treat at one our delicious restaurants.
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Half-day Itinerary
In a bit of a time crunch? Experience the best of the Museum with this streamlined, customizable itinerary.
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Two-day Itinerary
Savor the full Museum experience with two days to immerse yourself in everything our campus has to offer. Spend time in each gallery, enjoy lunch and/or treats, spoil you or your loved ones with a show—you can do it all!
