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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
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.
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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.
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Featured Events
“The Surrender of Japan: Orchestrating the End of the War” with Colonel Michael S. Bell, PhD
See the DetailsJoin us to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (V-J) Day and the historic moment Imperial Japan officially surrendered to the Allies.
Events for June 1 - June 30
September 2025
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Storytime at the Museum
09/23/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMLearn MoreSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Garden to Glass: Cheers to Victory
09/24/2025 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMSample 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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Meet the Author: Pamela D. Toler, The Dragon from Chicago: The Untold Story of an American Reporter in Nazi Germany
09/25/2025 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMJoin 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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Sensory Friendly Morning: Family Day
09/27/2025 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AMJoin us in partnership with the Autism Society of Greater New Orleans for a morning of sensory friendly fun!
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Storytime at the Museum
09/27/2025 | 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
09/27/2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 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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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
09/29/2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 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
09/30/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMLearn MoreSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
October 2025
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Dinner with a Curator:
"When War Came to Alaska: The Battle of Attu"10/02/2025 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMExplore the only land battle between American and Japanese forces to take place on North American soil.
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Storytime at the Museum
10/04/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMLearn MoreSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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!
