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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
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
80th Anniversary of the End of World War II Commemoration Ceremony
See the DetailsJoin us in marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s unconditional surrender, the moment that signaled the end of World War II.
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Featured Events
Dinner with a Curator:<br> "Andrew Higgins: Building Victory in World War II"
See the DetailsLearn more about the visionary boatbuilder Eisenhower called "the man who won the war for us."
September 2025
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Meet the Author: Pamela D. Toler, The Dragon from Chicago: The Untold Story of an American Reporter in Nazi Germany
09/25/2025 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMJoin us in conversation with historian Pamela D. Toler, PhD, author of The Dragon from Chicago: The Untold Story of an American Reporter in Nazi Germany.
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Sensory Friendly Mornings
09/27/2025 | 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
09/27/2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 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
09/29/2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 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.
October 2025
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Dinner with a Curator:
"When War Came to Alaska: The Battle of Attu"10/02/2025 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMExplore the only land battle between American and Japanese forces to take place on North American soil.
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Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon
10/16/2025 | 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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Josephine Baker: From Creole Goddess to Siren of the Resistance
10/17/2025 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMJosephine Baker: From Creole Goddess to Siren of the Resistance, created for and starring Anaïs St. John, was written by Denise Altobello with musical direction by Harry Mayronne.
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Josephine Baker: From Creole Goddess to Siren of the Resistance
10/18/2025 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMJosephine Baker: From Creole Goddess to Siren of the Resistance, created for and starring Anaïs St. John, was written by Denise Altobello with musical direction by Harry Mayronne.
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Josephine Baker: From Creole Goddess to Siren of the Resistance
10/19/2025 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMJosephine Baker: From Creole Goddess to Siren of the Resistance, created for and starring Anaïs St. John, was written by Denise Altobello with musical direction by Harry Mayronne.
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Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon
10/22/2025 | 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.
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!
