The National WWII Museum celebrated a successful conclusion to its Road to Victory Capital Campaign in November 2023, raising over $420 million in public and private funds. In nearly two decades, the campaign supported the Museum’s expansion into a seven-pavilion, seven-acre campus that tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world, fulfilling the original campus Master Plan and transforming the Museum into the world-class institution it is today.
Road to Victory Capital Campaign
After nearly two decades, the Road to Victory Capital Campaign ended in 2023 with more than $420 million raised to fund new buildings, state-of-the-art exhibits, increased preservation efforts, impactful education initiatives, research and scholarship programs, and outreach efforts, cementing the Museum’s status as one of the world’s foremost cultural institutions.
Completed Projects
The Museum's transformation from a single exhibition hall to a seven-pavilion campus was propelled by the campaign. See a timeline of our ambitious expansion.
Digitization
Museum curators have recorded more than 9,000 unique personal accounts and collected more than 130,000 photographs and digital images. Recording these stories is only the first step—the subsequent dissemination of these materials will bring invaluable insight and learning for future generations.
Donors
We owe the success of our capital campaign to our committed donors who are dedicated to the Museum mission: telling the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world.
Endowment
The endowment of The National WWII Museum was established in order for the institution to meet current goals and to ensure that resources would be available to meet future needs of our expanding exhibits, infrastructure, and staff.
Other Ways to Give
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Become a Member
As a Member of The National WWII Museum, you can permanently honor the service and sacrifice of your personal connection to World War II at the Museum built to honor the legacy of freedom secured by the courageous men and women of the Greatest Generation.
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$10 For Them
The Museum receives no government funding for our ongoing operating expenses, therefore we depend heavily on admission revenue and donations to pay the bills. With every $10 you donate, you will help cover the cost of admission for WWII veterans and the resources it takes to ensure their stories are never forgotten.
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Road to Victory
With a brick at The National WWII Museum, you have a unique opportunity to create a lasting tribute to loved ones who served their country.
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Donate a Vehicle
Considering selling or trading in your old car, truck or SUV? Give it new life by donating it to The National World War II Museum.
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Donate An Artifact
Our collection consists of objects ranging in size from tiny uniform buttons to large military aircraft. Our donors understand that as America’s WWII Museum, we will be a resource to researchers and educators for generations to come.
