WWII Reads: D-Day
Rob Citino, Samuel Zemurray Stone Senior Historian of the Museum, lists his favorite books on D-Day.
Rob Citino, Samuel Zemurray Stone Senior Historian of the Museum, lists his favorite books on D-Day.
Captain Lucien Laborde was one of nearly 280,000 men and women from Louisiana who served in the Armed Forces in World War II.
Take a look at some beer-related items from the Museum.
In secret, hidden from occupying German forces, Willem Kolff developed the first dialysis machine to save patients from kidney failure. After the war, he brought his device to the United States and made a career in artificial organ development.
James Robinson was a professional soldier who lost his life on April 6, 1945 fighting for his country.
Ages: Children entering grades 3rd – 5th
June 24-28
The Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
Ages: Children entering grades 3rd – 6th
Week 2: June 17-21 (grades 3rd – 4th)