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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
US Air Force Birthday
See the DetailsThe Museum will mark the US Air Force's 78th birthday with free admission for active-duty and reserve members, retirees, and veterans of the Air Force.
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Featured Events
Garden to Glass: Cheers to Victory
See the DetailsSample garden-fresh cocktails, learn how to make them at home, and vote for your favorites as area distillers and bars compete to create the best cocktails using local ingredients.
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Meet the Author: Pamela D. Toler, <em>The Dragon from Chicago: The Untold Story of an American Reporter in Nazi Germany</em>
See the DetailsJoin 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.
December 2025
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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 AMThe National WWII Museum's own Victory Swing Orchestra celebrates the great big bands of the WWII era.
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.
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Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon
01/28/2026 | 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.
February 2026
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Dine & Dance: Swingin’ Sweethearts
02/21/2026 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMThe National WWII Museum's own Victory Swing Orchestra celebrates the great big bands of the WWII era.
March 2026
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Wartime Piano Happy Hour
03/06/2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMHead to The Higgins Hotel for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music.
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Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon
03/11/2026 | 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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HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
03/13/2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMThis one-woman show pays tribute to one of Hollywood’s most glamorous stars while shedding light on her legacy as a trailblazing inventor.
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HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
03/14/2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMThis one-woman show pays tribute to one of Hollywood’s most glamorous stars while shedding light on her legacy as a trailblazing inventor.
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HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
03/15/2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMThis one-woman show pays tribute to one of Hollywood’s most glamorous stars while shedding light on her legacy as a trailblazing inventor.
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!
