All levels of scouts, along with their families, are invited to The National WWII Museum’s annual Scout Week!
This program allows scouts to tour our immersive exhibits, explore the history and lessons of World War II, and participate in activities around the Museum. Uniformed scouts will enjoy free admission and reduced cost for family members all week!
Admission:
- Free for uniformed scouts
- $5 per non-scout child
- $10 per accompanying adult
Included in admission is a free National WWII Museum fun patch available for each scout and troop leader! Pick up your patch at Guest Services; supplies are limited to one patch per scout or leader.
Scouts and their families are also welcome to attend Family Night at Expressions of America on Saturday, January 18. Admission is free for students and $15 for adults.
The Museum will also be hosting two in-person badge workshops during Scout Week. While these workshops are designed to meet the needs of particular scout badges, any scout is welcome to attend the workshops with a supervising family member or troop leader. The number of participants for each workshop will be limited and advance registration is required, so reserve your spot now!
Saturday, January 25: Storytelling with Photography
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Education Classroom, Louisiana Memorial Pavilion, 3rd Floor
How can a photo tell a story? In this workshop, scouts will learn to snap the perfect shot by exploring how to capture compelling images and create engaging narratives with their work. Scouts will also learn about the role of social media and the power of digital storytelling while taking inspiration from Humans of the Holocaust, a photography display on view through January 2025 for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. With a focus on hope and remembrance, Humans of the Holocaust uses modern photography to share the human stories of Holocaust survivors. Through this workshop, participants will meet some of the requirements of the Cadette Digital Leadership Badge (Girl Scouts) and the Photography Badge (Boy Scouts).This workshop is recommended for scouts ages 12 and up.
Saturday, February 1: Double Victory: African American Experiences in World War II
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Education Classroom, Louisiana Memorial Pavilion, 3rd Floor
During World War II, millions of African American servicemembers and Home Front workers played critical roles in securing Allied victory, while still facing discrimination at home. Scouts will learn about the adversity African Americans in the war effort overcame while taking inspiration from the courage and leadership of the men and women who served with the Tuskegee Airmen and the 6888th Postal Battalion. During the workshop, scouts will explore the Museum’s latest special exhibit, Fighting for the Right to Fight, with staff and curators. Through this workshop, participants will meet some of the requirements of the Finding Common Ground Badge (Girl Scouts) and the Citizenship in Society Badge (Boy Scouts). This workshop is recommended for scouts ages 11 and up.
For more information, please contact the Youth & Family Engagement Specialist at youthprograms@nationalww2museum.org.
