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Featured Events
2025 Victory Ball
See the DetailsSaluting the men and women who have dedicated and continue to dedicate their lives to our freedom.
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Featured Events
US Marine Corps Birthday
See the DetailsThe Museum will mark the US Marine Corps' 250th birthday with free admission for active-duty and reserve members, retirees, and veterans of the Marines.
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Featured Events
The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
See the DetailsJoin our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with dinner at The Higgins Hotel.
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Featured Events
Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony
See the DetailsJoin us to commemorate those who have selflessly served our country and whose sacrifices we must never forget.
Events for December 16
December 2025
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Wartime Piano New Year's Eve Happy Hour
12/31/2025 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMKick off your New Year’s Eve celebration with a lively musical showcase of wartime piano music.
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Dine & Dance: New Year's Eve Bash!
12/31/2025 - 01/01/2026 | 9:00 PM - 1:00 AMThe National WWII Museum's own Victory Swing Orchestra celebrates the great big bands of the WWII era.
January 2026
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Wartime Piano Happy Hour
01/23/2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMHead to The Higgins Hotel for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music.
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Scout Week 2026
01/24/2026 - 02/01/2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMUniformed scouts will enjoy FREE Museum admission and reduced cost for family members all week long.
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Spyglass Scouts: Investigation Workshop
01/24/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMScouts will follow clues, crack codes, and analyze fingerprints to solve a WWII mystery!
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Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon
01/28/2026 | 11:45 AM - 1:45 PMEnjoy a buffet lunch as the delightful Victory Belles trio perform the popular and patriotic music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony.
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The Power of We: Law and Democracy for Scouts
01/31/2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMScouts will discover how laws and democracy keep our nation strong—and how they can play a part.
February 2026
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Dine & Dance: Swingin’ Sweethearts
02/21/2026 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMThe National WWII Museum's own Victory Swing Orchestra celebrates the great big bands of the WWII era.
March 2026
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Wartime Piano Happy Hour
03/06/2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMHead to The Higgins Hotel for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music.
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Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon
03/11/2026 | 11:45 AM - 1:45 PMEnjoy a buffet lunch as the delightful Victory Belles trio perform the popular and patriotic music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony.
Itineraries
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Family Itinerary
The National WWII Museum is a great place for families to experience history hands-on! Explore kid-friendly immersive exhibits and interactive experiences to learn what life was like during World War II and how the global conflict shaped the world we live in today. Discounted Museum admission is available every day for K-12 students, and kids under 5 get in free.
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WWII Travel Itinerary - Drive Back to Dallas/Fort Worth
Here's more World War II to discover on your drive to Dallas/Fort Worth.
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WWII Travel Itinerary - Drive Back to Houston
Here's more World War II to discover on your drive to Houston.
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Full-day Itinerary (recommended)
A full day at the Museum allows you to see all of our soaring pavilions and enjoy our incredible add-on experiences. Follow different perspectives of the American experience in World War II, from the treacherous islands of the Pacific and the dogged days in Europe to the crucial efforts at home and the postwar impacts.
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Half-day Itinerary
In a bit of a time crunch? You can still have an amazing experience and get 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!
