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Featured Events
Blue Star Museums Program
See the DetailsCurrent US servicemembers and up to five family members receive free Museum admission.
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Featured Events
Echoes of Courage: Portraits at Normandy, 1944–2024
See the DetailsOn display Monday, May 26, through Monday, June 30, 2025, in Louisiana Memorial PavilionEchoes of Courage is a moving...
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Featured Events
WWII History Explorers Grades 3–5
See the DetailsTravel back in time and discover the story of the war that changed the world during WWII History Explorers Camp! This session is for children entering grades 3–5.
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Featured Events
Sensory Friendly Mornings
See the DetailsAvailable 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.
Events for June 1 - June 30
July 2025
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Bob & Dolores Hope Summer Theater Camp
07/07/2025 - 07/18/2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMWhether your camper is most interested in singing, dancing, acting, or telling jokes, the Bob & Dolores Hope Theater Camp is the way to learn it best. This session is for children entering grades 5–8. Weekdays only.
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
07/07/2025 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 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.
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Storytime at the Museum
07/08/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMLearn MoreSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Storytime at the Museum
07/12/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMLearn MoreSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Storytime at the Museum
07/15/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMLearn MoreSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Stage Door Idol: Preliminary Round 1
07/15/2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMJoin us in BB's Stage Door Canteen as singers vie to become the next Stage Door Idol!
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Meet the Author: Garrett M. Graff,
The Devil Reached Toward the Sky: An Oral History of the Making and Unleashing of the Atomic Bomb07/16/2025 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMJoin us in conversation with author Garrett M. Graff, whose new book explores the high-stakes race to create the atomic bomb.
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Wartime Piano Happy Hour
07/18/2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMHead to The Higgins Hotel for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music.
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Storytime at the Museum
07/19/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMLearn MoreSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
07/19/2025 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 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!
