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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
Echoes of Courage: Portraits at Normandy, 1944–2024
See the DetailsOn display Monday, May 26, through Monday, June 30, 2025, in Louisiana Memorial PavilionEchoes of Courage is a moving...
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Featured Events
Camp Camo Grades 5–6
See the DetailsDiscover how the different branches of the US Armed Forces have impacted World War II and history up to today at Camp Camo. This session is for children entering grades 5 and 6.
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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.
June 2025
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"Bing & the Belles"
06/18/2025 | 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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Meet the Author: John Curatola, "Armies Afloat: How the Development of Amphibious Operations in Europe Helped Win World War II"
06/18/2025 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMJoin us in conversation with John Curatola, PhD, Samuel Zemurray Stone Senior Historian at the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy.
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Wartime Piano Happy Hour
06/20/2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMHead to BB's Stage Door Canteen for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music.
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Storytime at the Museum
06/21/2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMLearn MoreSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Hot Jazz at BB’s Stage Door Canteen
06/21/2025 | 11:30 AM - 3:30 PMThe National WWII Museum is teaming up with the nonprofit New Orleans Traditional Jazz Camp (NOTJC) to host a four-hour continuous jam se...Learn More -
WWII History Explorers Grades 6–8
06/23/2025 - 06/27/2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMTravel back in time and discover the story of the war that changed the world during WWII History Explorers Camp! This session is for children entering grades 6–8.
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WWII History Explorers Grades 3–5
06/23/2025 - 06/27/2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMTravel back in time and discover the story of the war that changed the world during WWII History Explorers Camp! This session is for children entering grades 3–5.
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
06/23/2025 | 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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Sensory Friendly Mornings
06/28/2025 | 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.
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Hot Jazz at BB’s Stage Door Canteen
06/28/2025 | 11:30 AM - 3:30 PMThe National WWII Museum is teaming up with the nonprofit New Orleans Traditional Jazz Camp (NOTJC) to host a four-hour continuous jam se...Learn More
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!
