NEW ORLEANS (March 28, 2007) – In an era when most combat boats and ships were made of steel, wooden combat vessels represented something...

The service and legacy of one of New Orleans jazz legends.

K–12 educators are invited to apply to attend our Teaching World War II summer teacher professional development opportunities. Classroom teachers, building master teachers, curriculum specialists, administrators, and preservice teachers are welcome! 

In celebrating the 20th Anniversary of The National World War II Museum’s opening we are taking time to look back at the many volunteers who have helped make the Museum what it is today. One of the longest-serving volunteers was a man named Richard M. Warren. Better known as “Doc,” he worked with all three Higgins boat restoration projects until his passing in June 2015.

The National WWII Museum ended 2017 by smashing previous visitation records. In 2017, the institution welcomed 706,664 visitors – the most in a single calendar year since opening its doors in 2000. Additionally, on  broke its single-day attendance record by welcoming 6,642 guests. The previous single-day record of 5,553 was set in 2016.