Kids & Families

Storytime at the Museum

Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.

October 01, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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+ Add to calendar 2024-10-01 10:00:00 AM 2024-10-01 11:00:00 AM America/Mexico_City The National World War II Museum 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Storytime at the Museum Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
Location: The National World War II Museum
 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Explore the war that changed the world through a unique storytime experience!

Join us to spark your child's love of history with WWII-themed children's books plus fun activities and crafts for kids ages 3 to 8.

October: Native Americans in World War II

  • Featured Book: Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code: A Navajo Code Talker's Story by Joseph Bruchac. Click here to purchase a copy! 
  • Families will make Morse code bookmarks and create their own secret codes.

Storytime is included with Museum admission.

For more information about Storytime at the Museum, email the Youth & Family Engagement Specialist at youthprograms@nationalww2museum.org.

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