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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
Bob & Dolores Hope Summer Theater Camp
See the DetailsWhether your camper is most interested in singing, dancing, acting, or telling jokes, the Bob & Dolores Hope Theater Camp is the way to learn it best. This session is for children entering grades 5–8. Weekdays only.
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Featured Events
Meet the Author: Garrett M. Graff, “The Devil Reached Toward the Sky: An Oral History of the Making and Unleashing of the Atomic Bomb”
See the DetailsJoin us in conversation with author Garrett M. Graff, whose new book explores the high-stakes race to create the atomic bomb.
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Featured Events
Wartime Piano Happy Hour
See the DetailsHead to The Higgins Hotel for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music.
December 2025
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It's a Wonderful Life: 1940s Radio Play
12/19/2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PMThis beloved American holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast.
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Sensory Friendly Mornings
12/20/2025 | 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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Teddy Bear Tea
12/20/2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMShare the perfect holiday experience with your little ones, and make memories they’ll treasure for years to come!
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Teddy Bear Tea
12/20/2025 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMShare the perfect holiday experience with your little ones, and make memories they’ll treasure for years to come!
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Teddy Bear Tea
12/21/2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMShare the perfect holiday experience with your little ones, and make memories they’ll treasure for years to come!
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Holidays in Harmony with the Victory Belles
12/22/2025 | 11:45 AM - 1:45 PMCelebrate the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen as the Victory Belles bring the sounds of the season to life!
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Holidays in Harmony with the Victory Belles
12/23/2025 | 11:45 AM - 1:45 PMCelebrate the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen as the Victory Belles bring the sounds of the season to life!
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Wartime Piano New Year's Eve Happy Hour
12/31/2025 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMKick off your New Year’s Eve celebration with a lively musical showcase of wartime piano music.
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Dine & Dance: New Year's Eve Bash!
12/31/2025 - 01/01/2026 | 9:00 PM - 1:00 AMRing in the new year with the unrivaled sounds of the Victory Swing Orchestra.
January 2026
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Wartime Piano Happy Hour
01/23/2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMHead to The Higgins Hotel 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!
