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Featured Events
Garden to Glass: Cheers to Victory
See the DetailsSample garden-fresh cocktails, learn how to make them at home, and vote for your favorites as area distillers and bars compete to create the best cocktails using local ingredients.
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Featured Events
Meet the Author: Pamela D. Toler, <em>The Dragon from Chicago: The Untold Story of an American Reporter in Nazi Germany</em>
See the DetailsJoin us in conversation with historian Pamela D. Toler, PhD, author of The Dragon from Chicago: The Untold Story of an American Reporter in Nazi Germany.
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Featured Events
Sensory Friendly Morning: Family Fun at the Museum!
See the DetailsJoin us in partnership with the Autism Society of Greater New Orleans for a morning of sensory friendly fun!
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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 our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.
Events for July 4
December 2025
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It's a Wonderful Life: 1940s Radio Play
12/19/2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PMThis beloved American holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast.
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Sensory Friendly Mornings
12/20/2025 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMAvailable on the last Saturday of each month, Sensory Friendly Mornings are for individuals of all ages with special needs and their families to enjoy early access to the Museum with modifications to make the experience more sensory friendly.
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Storytime at the Museum
12/20/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMLearn MoreSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Teddy Bear Tea
12/20/2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMShare the perfect holiday experience with your little ones, and make memories they’ll treasure for years to come!
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Teddy Bear Tea
12/20/2025 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMShare the perfect holiday experience with your little ones, and make memories they’ll treasure for years to come!
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Teddy Bear Tea
12/21/2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMShare the perfect holiday experience with your little ones, and make memories they’ll treasure for years to come!
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Holidays in Harmony with the Victory Belles
12/22/2025 | 11:45 AM - 1:45 PMCelebrate the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen as the Victory Belles bring the sounds of the season to life!
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Storytime at the Museum
12/23/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMLearn MoreSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Holidays in Harmony with the Victory Belles
12/23/2025 | 11:45 AM - 1:45 PMCelebrate the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen as the Victory Belles bring the sounds of the season to life!
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
12/26/2025 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PMJoin our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.
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!
