The special exhibit Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II, on view in the Hall of Democracy’s Senator John Alario, Jr. Special Exhibition Hall from March 5 to September 13, 2020, and curated by the Museum’s James Linn, tells the story of the US Army’s 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and their deception operations across Europe through featured artifacts such as artwork, uniforms, an inflatable tank, and more.

Artist Guy de Montlaur drew inspiration from Bach. You will, too, at this hands-on event.

Artist Guy de Montlaur drew inspiration from Bach. You will, too, at this hands-on event.

Artist Guy de Montlaur drew inspiration from Bach. You will, too, at this hands-on event.

A new special exhibit explores a French artist's journey into and beyond war. 

When World War II began, entertainer Bob Hope’s career as a major movie star in film and radio was just beginning to take off, having worked his way from jobs as a newsboy, a butcher’s assistant, a shoe salesman, and an amateur boxer to scrape by in the early 1920s.

Join Linda Hope, daughter of Bob and Dolores Hope, and Assistant Director for Curatorial Services Kim Guise as they introduce the Museum’s newest special exhibit, So Ready for Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope.

Mon Cher Camarade

Lafayette filmmaker Pat Mire joins us to introduce his documentary, Mon Cher Camarade, which acknowledges the unique and important contributions of French-speaking Cajun soldiers in World War II, an often overlooked yet important aspect of the war effort.

After a Japanese torpedo attack, a heavy cruiser survives to fight again -- with the help of a temporary bow fashioned from a tropical tree trunk. 

Watch a replay of the special exhibit's July 27 opening presentation.