A daylong salute to veterans and active servicemembers at the Museum. 

The National WWII Museum will commemorate Memorial Day by honoring the courage and sacrifice of fallen servicemembers through a series of public programs. On May 30, the Museum’s events will kick off at 10:30 a.m. with patriotic music selections by the Marine Corps Band New Orleans Brass Quintet. The performance will be followed by a special ceremony featuring personal tributes from relatives of those who lost their lives during World War II.

  NEW ORLEANS (October 28, 2008)  – On Tuesday, November 11, 2008, The National World War II Museum will continue its annual tr...

The Museum hosted a series of commemorative programs—both in New Orleans and online—paying tribute to veterans of all eras.

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.