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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
Bob & Dolores Hope Summer Theater Camp
See the DetailsWhether 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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Featured Events
Meet the Author: Garrett M. Graff, “The Devil Reached Toward the Sky: An Oral History of the Making and Unleashing of the Atomic Bomb”
See the DetailsJoin 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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Featured Events
Wartime Piano Happy Hour
See the DetailsHead to The Higgins Hotel for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music.
July 2025
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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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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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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.
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
07/21/2025 | 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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Stage Door Idol: Preliminary Round 2
07/22/2025 | 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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Stage Door Idol: Preliminary Round 3
07/29/2025 | 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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Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon
07/30/2025 | 11:45 AM - 1:45 PMEnjoy a buffet lunch as the delightful Victory Belles trio perform the popular and patriotic music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony.
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Dinner with a Curator: "Faith Under Fire: The Heroic Legacy of Father Joseph Lafleur"
07/31/2025 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMThe extraordinary story of Louisiana native, Catholic priest, and US Army Air Forces chaplain Father Joseph Verbis Lafleur is among the most unforgettable of World War II.
August 2025
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Stage Door Idol: Preliminary Round 4
08/05/2025 | 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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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
08/08/2025 | 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!
