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Press Release NEW ORLEANS (January 21, 2009) – As the world prepares to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings on June 6, The Na...
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Press Release
The National WWII Museum to Reopen with Limited Capacity on Memorial Day
After temporarily closing its doors on March 13, 2020 to protect the health and safety of visitors, staff and volunteers, The National WWII Museum today announced it will officially reopen to the public on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020.
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Reopening on Memorial Day
After temporarily closing its doors on March 13, 2020 to protect the health and safety of visitors, staff and volunteers, The National WWII Museum will officially reopen to the public on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020.
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Press Release
Building on patriotism at The National WWII Museum
NEW ORLEANS (September 4, 2009) – When George Pontikes, President and CEO of Satterfield & Pontikes Construction (S&P), enters th... -
Press Release
The National WWII Museum Celebrates 15 Years of Honoring and Preserving the Stories of the Greatest Generation
On June 6, 2015, The National WWII Museum will simultaneously commemorate the 71st anniversary of the D-Day invasion at Normandy and the 15th anniversary of its opening as The National D-Day Museum in 2000. After receiving Congressional designation to become America’s WWII Museum in 2004, the institution launched a major campaign in order to expand into a world-class educational institution that preserves the stories of the Greatest Generation, while benefiting and inspiring future generations.
Past Events
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Smithsonian Museum Day
09/17/2022 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMThe National WWII Museum joins fellow Smithsonian affiliates in showcasing the history and culture of our community!
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Coast Guard Birthday
08/04/2022 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMIn commemoration of the US Coast Guard’s 232nd birthday on Thursday, August 4, 2022, all active-duty members, reserve members, retirees, and veterans of the Coast Guard are admitted FREE for the day to The National WWII Museum’s galleries.
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STEM Innovation Camp Week #3: June 20-24
06/20/2022 - 06/24/2022 | 12:00 AMScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) come alive during The National WWII Museum's Summer STEM Innovation Camp! Learn about the ingenuity and innovation of American victory in WWII through topics such as aeronautics, engineering, physics, biology, and medicine.