Kids & Families

Storytime at the Museum

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

Tuesdays and Saturdays
10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
Louisiana Memorial Pavilion Stage

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

September: Victory Gardens 

  • Featured Book: Lily’s Victory Garden by Helen L. Wilbur
  • Purchase a copy of this book.
  • Families will plant their own seedlings to take home and start their own Victory Gardens!

October: Books Written by WWII Veterans: Halloween Edition 

  • Featured Book: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown by Charles M. Shulz
  • Purchase a copy of this book.
  • Families will create their own pumpkin suncatchers! 

November: Jazz Music in World War II 

  • Featured Book: Mama Mabel’s All-Gal Big Band Jazz Extravaganza by Annie Sieg
  • Purchase a copy of this book.
  • Families will build their own instruments and start their own band! 

December: Christmas in World War II

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