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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
December 2025
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Meet the Author: Christopher C. Gorham, Matisse at War: Art and Resistance in Nazi Occupied France
12/03/2025 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMJoin us in conversation with author Christopher C. Gorham, whose new book explores the wartime experiences of one of the most celebrated artists of the modern era.
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Teddy Bear Tea
12/06/2025 | 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
12/06/2025 | 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
12/07/2025 | 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
12/10/2025 | 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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Teddy Bear Tea
12/13/2025 | 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
12/13/2025 | 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
12/14/2025 | 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
12/17/2025 | 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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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.
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!
