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Press ReleaseNEW ORLEANS (March 19, 2026) — The National WWII Museum is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the American Spirit Award, the Museum...
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Tribute Gifts
Your thoughtful donation is a meaningful way to honor someone special while also offering a lasting tribute to the courageous men and women of World War II and their legacy. It is an investment in The National WWII Museum and contributes to the preservation and celebration of the American Spirit.
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Military Reunions
The National WWII Museum is the perfect place to host your Military Reunion! We have multiple options for your Reunion to partake in and we are happy to assist you in planning your visit.
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Press Release
All Aboard! National WWII Museum Opens New Train Exhibit
This Veterans Day, The National WWII Museum debuts its latest immersive exhibit that unfolds on a stationary train modeled after the iconic Pullman sleeper cars of the 1940s, allowing guests to experience the sights, sounds and emotions of going off to war. The Train Car Experience is housed in the Museum’s Louisiana Memorial Pavilion and re-creates the wartime departures of America’s service men and women, who embarked on journeys that would change their lives.
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Louisiana Spotlight: Mystery at Michoud, Higgins Industries and the Manhattan Project
Higgins Industries is best known for the design and construction of landing craft, dubbed “the boats that won the war,” but the multi-faceted company also contributed to the most top-secret program of the war, the Manhattan Project.
Past Events
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"Expressions of America"
04/06/2024 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
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The Go for Broke Spirit: Legacy in Portraits
06/30/2023 - 03/31/2024A selection of photographer Shane Sato’s powerful portraits of Japanese American veterans of World War II will be showcased in the Joe W. and Dorothy D. Brown Foundation Special Exhibit Gallery at The National WWII Museum from June 30, 2023, through March 31, 2024.
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"Expressions of America" Premium Experience
03/30/2024 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PMThe Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.