Since our founding more than 25 years ago, The D-Day Invasion of Normandy exhibit has been at the heart of The National WWII Museum experience, bringing the pivotal events of June 6, 1944, to life for millions of visitors through powerful artifacts and the personal stories of those who served.Now, the Museum is reimagining and modernizing its flagship exhibit—a major step in the Museum’s commitment to reinvesting in its campus and renewing its galleries for today’s audiences. Through innovative storytelling, advanced technology, and newly acquired artifacts and oral histories, the renovation will elevate the exhibit to the experiential level of the Museum’s newer galleries in order to tell the story of D-Day in more impactful and engaging ways.February 24, 2026, will be the final day to experience the original exhibit before renovations begin. Click here to plan your visit. While preserving the powerful content within the original exhibit, the renovation will deliver a more immersive and accessible experience, using state-of-the-art multimedia and interactive elements, fresh scholarship, and re-created environments to bring the scale, complexity, and human dimension of Operation Overlord into sharper focus. With an expanded narrative, visitors will gain a deeper understanding of D-Day’s lasting significance, from its planning stages to the crucial role of paratroopers and air support, through the beach landings and into the hard-fought campaign through France to ultimately liberate Paris. With this renovation, The National WWII Museum reaffirms the importance of D-Day and the Normandy Campaign to the Museum’s mission and ensures that this defining moment in history continues to educate and inspire audiences for generations to come. The renovated exhibit is scheduled to reopen in 2027. We look forward to welcoming you back to the new D-Day Invasion of Normandy soon! Victory's Promise The renovation of The D-Day Invasion of Normandy is part of the Museum's Victory's Promise campaign, aimed at expanding the institution’s educational outreach and renewing its commitment to preserving and sharing the stories of the WWII generation. Learn More Plan Your Visit Learn More about D-Day Explore Our Other Exhibits The National WWII Museum Museum Campus Exhibit Location Louisiana Memorial Pavilion Download Campus Map Explore The Campus Museum Campus Guide Louisiana Memorial Pavilion The Louisiana Memorial Pavilion exhibits take visitors into the monumental efforts on the Home Front and to the beaches of Normandy—focusing on the thousands of men and women who made Allied victory in World War II possible. Campaigns of Courage In a war where the terrain was as deadly as the enemy, this pavilion tells the story of American servicemembers abroad—and how they overcame unprecedented challenges on multiple fronts to win victory in World War II. In over 19,000 square feet of exhibit space, two extraordinary exhibitions bring visitors inside the epic story of the war in its most infamous settings, bringing to life jungles, beaches, mountains, and oceans in 19 immersive galleries. Solomon Victory Theater Opened in 2009, the Solomon Victory Theater complex is home to The National WWII Museum's 4D cinematic experience Beyond All Boundaries, as well as BB's Stage Door Canteen, the US Merchant Marine Gallery, and The American Sector Restaurant & Bar. Hall of Democracy The Hall of Democracy represents the center of the Museum’s expanding educational outreach initiatives—providing a space that will enable the institution to share its collections, oral histories, research, and expertise with audiences across the world. US Freedom Pavilion In World War II—the war that changed the world—freedom hung in the balance. Americans answered the call to protect that freedom with 16 million men and women serving in uniform and an untold number of citizens of all ages doing their part on the Home Front. In US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center, we honor their contributions. The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center The official Hotel of The National WWII Museum, this stunning art-deco style property offers first-class accommodations, meeting spaces, and dining options providing a sophisticated lodging experience for guests. John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion offers up-close looks at WWII macro-artifacts, including the Museum’s patrol torpedo boat, PT-305, and ongoing restoration projects in the WWII Motor Pool. The Pavilion also houses the STEM Innovation Gallery, an educational space that gives visitors the opportunity to engage in tactile learning and exploration. Founders Plaza Founders Plaza creates an impressive entryway to the Museum campus, safe passage for Museum guests, and a pleasant setting for rest and reflection as part of the visitor experience. Bollinger Canopy of Peace The soaring Bollinger Canopy of Peace, set to stand 150 feet tall, will unify the Museum's diverse campus and establish the Museum as a fixture on the New Orleans skyline. Liberation Pavilion Three building levels will explore the closing months of the war and immediate postwar years, concluding with an explanation of links to our lives today.
Louisiana Memorial Pavilion The Louisiana Memorial Pavilion exhibits take visitors into the monumental efforts on the Home Front and to the beaches of Normandy—focusing on the thousands of men and women who made Allied victory in World War II possible.
Campaigns of Courage In a war where the terrain was as deadly as the enemy, this pavilion tells the story of American servicemembers abroad—and how they overcame unprecedented challenges on multiple fronts to win victory in World War II. In over 19,000 square feet of exhibit space, two extraordinary exhibitions bring visitors inside the epic story of the war in its most infamous settings, bringing to life jungles, beaches, mountains, and oceans in 19 immersive galleries.
Solomon Victory Theater Opened in 2009, the Solomon Victory Theater complex is home to The National WWII Museum's 4D cinematic experience Beyond All Boundaries, as well as BB's Stage Door Canteen, the US Merchant Marine Gallery, and The American Sector Restaurant & Bar.
Hall of Democracy The Hall of Democracy represents the center of the Museum’s expanding educational outreach initiatives—providing a space that will enable the institution to share its collections, oral histories, research, and expertise with audiences across the world.
US Freedom Pavilion In World War II—the war that changed the world—freedom hung in the balance. Americans answered the call to protect that freedom with 16 million men and women serving in uniform and an untold number of citizens of all ages doing their part on the Home Front. In US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center, we honor their contributions.
The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center The official Hotel of The National WWII Museum, this stunning art-deco style property offers first-class accommodations, meeting spaces, and dining options providing a sophisticated lodging experience for guests.
John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion offers up-close looks at WWII macro-artifacts, including the Museum’s patrol torpedo boat, PT-305, and ongoing restoration projects in the WWII Motor Pool. The Pavilion also houses the STEM Innovation Gallery, an educational space that gives visitors the opportunity to engage in tactile learning and exploration.
Founders Plaza Founders Plaza creates an impressive entryway to the Museum campus, safe passage for Museum guests, and a pleasant setting for rest and reflection as part of the visitor experience.
Bollinger Canopy of Peace The soaring Bollinger Canopy of Peace, set to stand 150 feet tall, will unify the Museum's diverse campus and establish the Museum as a fixture on the New Orleans skyline.
Liberation Pavilion Three building levels will explore the closing months of the war and immediate postwar years, concluding with an explanation of links to our lives today.
