Storytime at the Museum

Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.

Explore the war that changed the world through a unique storytime experience!

Join us most Tuesdays and Saturdays to spark your child's love of history with WWII-themed children's books plus fun activities and crafts for kids ages 3 to 8.

Storytime is FREE and open to the public! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the program.

For more information about Storytime at the Museum, email the Youth & Family Engagement Specialist at youthprograms@nationalww2museum.org.

Storytime Themes, Books, and Activities

June: D-Day Landings in Normandy

  • Featured Book: Andrew Higgins and the Boats That Landed Victory in World War II by Nancy Rust and Carol Stubbs. Click here to purchase a copy.
  • Families will build their own Higgins boats!

July: Beloved Books with WWII Ties


August: Working Dogs in World War II

  • Featured Book: Major: A Soldier Dog by Trevor Jones.
  • Families will create their own dog crafts!