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Featured Events
Wartime Piano Happy Hour
See the DetailsHead to The Higgins Hotel for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music.
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Featured Events
Scout Week 2026
See the DetailsUniformed scouts will enjoy FREE Museum admission and reduced cost for family members all week long.
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Featured Events
Spyglass Scouts: Investigation Workshop
See the DetailsScouts will follow clues, crack codes, and analyze fingerprints to solve a WWII mystery!
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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.
February 2026
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Meet the Author: Nicholas Evan Sarantakes, “The Battle of Manila: Poisoned Victory in the Pacific War”
02/04/2026 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMLearn more about the third-bloodiest battle of World War II and the decisive role it played in the campaign to reclaim the Philippines.
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Free Teacher Webinar: Port Chicago and the Blast that Shook a Nation’s Conscience
02/04/2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMLearn more about the 1944 Port Chicago disaster as part of The National WWII Museum’s education webinar series.
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Meet the Author: Jacob Flaws, "Spaces of Treblinka: Retracing a Death Camp"
02/24/2026 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMLearn more about the historical misconceptions of the Treblinka death camp and its witnesses.
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Free Student Webinar: The Port Chicago Disaster
02/25/2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMLearn more about the 1944 Port Chicago disaster as part of The National WWII Museum’s education webinar series.
April 2026
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Meet the Author: Edna Cummings, "A Soldier’s Life: A Black Woman’s Rise from Army Brat to Six Triple Eight Champion"
04/29/2026 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMLearn more about the author’s life and fight to honor the trailblazing African American WWII Women’s Army Corps unit, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
Itineraries
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Family Itinerary
Learners of all ages can experience history hands-on at the #1 attraction in New Orleans!
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Three-Hour Itinerary
Experience The National WWII Museum in just three hours with this itinerary based on our Best Value Package.
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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!
