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Featured Events
Degenerate! Hitler’s War on Modern Art Opening Reception
See the DetailsJoin us to learn more about the Museum's latest special exhibit.
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Featured Events
Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon
See the DetailsEnjoy 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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Featured Events
2025 Victory Ball
See the DetailsSaluting the men and women who have dedicated and continue to dedicate their lives to our freedom.
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Featured Events
US Marine Corps Birthday
See the DetailsThe Museum will mark the US Marine Corps' 250th birthday with free admission for active-duty and reserve members, retirees, and veterans of the Marines.
November 2025
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Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon
11/13/2025 | 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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Wartime Piano Happy Hour
11/14/2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMHead to The Higgins Hotel for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music.
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Family and Military Appreciation Block Party
11/15/2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMFamilies across the New Orleans and Gulf Coast community are invited to The National WWII Museum for a day of live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and full Museum access—for FREE!
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Storytime at the Museum
11/15/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMLearn MoreSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Dine & Dance: Swingin’ with Stars and Stripes
11/15/2025 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMThe National WWII Museum's own Victory Swing Orchestra celebrates the great big bands of the WWII era.
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
11/17/2025 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 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
11/18/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMLearn MoreSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Dinner with a Curator: "Barbed Wire on the Bayou: Axis Prisoners of War in Louisiana"
11/18/2025 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMLearn more about the experiences of the thousands of Italian and German POWs held in camps across Louisiana.
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18th International Conference on World War II
11/20/2025 - 11/22/2025Join us for our premier adult educational event bringing together the best and brightest scholars, authors, historians, and witnesses to history from around the globe to discuss the war that changed the world.
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Sensory Friendly Mornings
11/22/2025 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMAvailable 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.
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!
