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Featured Events
Sensory Friendly Morning: Family Day
Join 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
Enjoy 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"
Join 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"
Join us in conversation with Mike Croissant, author of Bombing Hitler’s Hometown.
May 2025
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Memorial Day Commemoration
05/26/2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMJoin us in remembrance of those who have paid the ultimate price for their country.
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"Bing & the Belles"
05/28/2025 | 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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2025 American Spirit Awards
05/29/2025 - 05/30/2025The American Spirit Awards celebrates individuals and organizations whose work reflects the values and spirit of those who served our country during the World War II years.
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Sensory Friendly Mornings
05/31/2025 | 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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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
05/31/2025 | 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.
June 2025
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"Bing & the Belles"
06/04/2025 | 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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Dinner with a Curator: “Transforming a Neighborhood: The National WWII Museum and New Orleans's American Sector”
06/04/2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMLearn more about WWII-era New Orleans and the history behind the location of The National WWII Museum.
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"Preserving the Legacy: Creating The National WWII Museum" Book Launch and Reception
06/05/2025 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMLearn about the history and growth of The National WWII Museum from Founding President & CEO Emeritus Nick Mueller as he launches his latest book.
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Remembering the D-Day Fallen
06/05/2025 - 06/06/2025Pay tribute to the 2,510 Americans who gave their lives during the D-Day invasion of Normandy through a moving visual display of luminaria.
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H-Hour Remembrance Gathering
06/06/2025 | 6:30 AM - 7:30 AMJoin us to mark the moment the invasion of Normandy began 81 years ago.
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!