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Featured Events
Sensory Friendly Morning: Family Day
See the DetailsJoin us in partnership with the Autism Society of Greater New Orleans for a morning of sensory friendly fun!
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Featured Events
The 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
"Bing & the Belles"
See the DetailsJoin Bing and the Belles as they look back on his USO performances during World War II and sing his wartime hits.
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Featured Events
Meet the Author: Mike Croissant, "Bombing Hitler’s Hometown: The Untold Story of the Last Mass Bomber Raid of World War II in Europe"
See the DetailsJoin us in conversation with Mike Croissant, author of Bombing Hitler’s Hometown.
May 2025
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
05/12/2025 | 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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Meet the Author: Robert M. Edsel, "Remember Us: American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom, and a Forever Promise Forged in World War II"
05/14/2025 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMJoin us in conversation with author Robert Edsel to discuss his latest book, Remember Us: American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom, and a Forever Promise Forged in World War II.
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Blue Star Museums Program
05/17/2025 - 09/01/2025Current US servicemembers and up to five family members receive free Museum admission.
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2025 Armed Forces Day Commemoration
05/17/2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMJoin us to recognize servicemembers, both past and present, in all six branches of the US military.
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Blue Star Museums Kickoff Cookout
05/17/2025 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMThis Armed Forces Day, celebrate Blue Star Families with The National WWII Museum.
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Dine & Dance with the Victory Swing Orchestra
05/17/2025 | 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
05/19/2025 | 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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Dinner with a Curator: "The Pacific Masters of the Air"
05/20/2025 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMLearn more about the struggles and successes of strategic bombing campaigns over Asia and the Pacific.
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"Bing & the Belles"
05/21/2025 | 11:45 AM - 2:00 PMJoin Bing and the Belles as they look back on his USO performances during World War II and sing his wartime hits.
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Wartime Piano Happy Hour
05/23/2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMHead to BB's Stage Door Canteen for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music.
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!
