Pearl Harbor
The surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, forever known as a "day of infamy," plunged the United States into World War II. Each year, The National WWII Museum commemorates the lives lost on December 7, 1941.
The surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, forever known as a "day of infamy," plunged the United States into World War II. Each year, The National WWII Museum commemorates the lives lost on December 7, 1941.
Explore the history and lessons of World War II virtually with no special technology needed! Access classroom-ready lesson plans and training, view archival video and rare artifacts, and discuss teaching strategies with experts and peers right from your device.
On Veterans Day, the Museum will offer free admission to veterans of all conflicts, along with an engaging slate of commemorative programming.
The National WWII Museum today announced it has been recognized as a winner in the 2017 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice™ awards for museums, ranking No.2 in the world and No.2 in the nation – up from No.11 in world and No.4 in the nation last year. Other winners include The Metropolitan Museum of Art (No.1 in the nation), Art Institute of Chicago (No.3 in the nation), The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum (No.4 in the nation) and USS Midway Museum (No.5 in the nation).
Expand the walls of your classroom and make cross-curricular connections with the Museum’s FREE webinar series.
The National WWII Museum’s WWII High School Quiz Bowl is an annual event in which teams of students test their mettle in a battle of WWII facts and knowledge.
Mardi Gras Mambo Time! Come on down to The National WWII Museum to kick off the Carnival Season with festive fare, music, and fun.
Join our family workshop at the Museum, learn about the tradition of leis and their importance to Hawaiian culture, and pay tribute to a loved one by creating your own lei.