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The Volunteer Hall of Fame honors those individuals who have reached 5000 hours of service or more. These valued team members have worn m...
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140 Days to Hiroshima: The Story of Japan's Last Chance to Avert Armageddon
Join us for an engaging discussion on the lead up to the dropping of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima, 76 years after that historic day, between author David Dean Barrett and the Museum’s Senior Historian Rob Citino, PhD.
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Secret Agents, Secret Armies: The Short Happy Life of the OSS
In 1942, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) became the first independent US intelligence agency. It only lasted for three years and three months but it became the basis for the modern Central Intelligence Agency.
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The Rise of the Panzer Division
Sustained mobility was the game-changer of 20th-century warfare, and it gave Adolf Hitler the confidence to wage the greatest war in human history.
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Full-day Itinerary (recommended)
A full day at the Museum allows you to see all of our soaring pavilions and enjoy our incredible add-on experiences. Follow different perspectives of the American experience in World War II, from the treacherous islands of the Pacific and the dogged days in Europe to the crucial efforts at home and the postwar impacts.
Past Events
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Educator Appreciation Night
04/13/2023 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMThe National WWII Museum invites all teachers to our Spring Educator Appreciation Night! On the night of April 13, the Museum will stay open late just for local teachers.
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Experience the Victory (April 10 - 13, 2023)
04/10/2023 - 04/13/2023 | 12:00 AMTravel to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans to explore, remember, and reflect on World War II through exclusive access to the Museum’s campus.
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"Expressions of America Family Night"
04/08/2023 | 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.