D-Day at the Museum
The Dr. Hal Baumgarten D-Day Commemoration Ceremony will mark the 74th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion.
The Dr. Hal Baumgarten D-Day Commemoration Ceremony will mark the 74th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion.
In May 1944, the Western Allies were finally prepared to deliver their greatest blow of the war, the long-delayed, cross-channel invasion of northern France, code-named Overlord.
With bad weather and the limitations of meteorological technology at the time, General Dwight D. Eisenhower had to determine when to launch the cross-channel invasion and begin Operation Overlord. Pressure tells the story of the Allied weather forecast leading to the invasion of Normandy.
Featuring an exclusive lecture series by The National WWII Museum’s special guests, this tour brings together the best of the Museum’s flagship Normandy program with a whole new level of luxury—including world-class château accommodations and a five-star river cruise aboard the exclusively chartered Uniworld SS Joie de Vivre.
Join the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy for its latest symposium in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
This journey in Normandy and voyage on the Seine River features renowned historians and expert local guides with unparalleled knowledge of WWII locations— from lesser-known sites available exclusively to The National WWII Museum’s travel programs to iconic landmarks steeped in heroism and history.
Bring your family and friends to experience an unforgettable day at The National WWII Museum's Family and Military Appreciation Block Party!