Early on December 7, 1941, citizens and servicemembers alike in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, faced terror as Japanese planes rained fire on the island in a stunning surprise attack.

The US National Guard will celebrate its 388th birthday.

The US Marine Corps will celebrate its 249th birthday.

Join us to commemorate those who have selflessly served our country and whose sacrifices we must never forget.

The US Air Force will celebrate its 77th birthday on September 18, 2024. The Museum will mark this service birthday with FREE admission for all active-duty members, reserve members, retirees, and veterans of the US Air Force.

The National WWII Museum marked a major milestone by welcoming the 10 millionth visitor to its New Orleans campus.

Mark the US Coast Guard's 234th birthday with free admission for active-duty and reserve members, retirees, and veterans of the Coast Guard.

Join The National WWII Museum to celebrate Armed Forces Day and recognize servicemembers, both past and present, in all six branches of the US military: the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force.

This Armed Forces Day, celebrate Blue Star Families with The National WWII Museum.

Join us for this solemn remembrance of those who paid the ultimate price for their country.