In 1942 the 24th General Hospital was created by doctors from Tulane University and nurses from New Orleans. Serving in the Mediterranean theater, they were known as the “Tulane Unit.”
How American PT boats became part of the last patrol conducted in the Mediterranean Sea.
In this clip, Renstrom gives a chilling account of the Japanese and civilian suicides at Marpi Point on Saipan.
The horrors of World War I led to research that resulted in two antibiotics that saved thousands of lives in World War II, and many millions since.
Building a Collection of World War II aircraft 60 years after the war has been a challenging aspect of building the Museum collection.
Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
Join our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.
Active-duty servicemembers and up to five family members receive free Museum admission.