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The Academy Awards in Wartime: Bob Hope and "Mrs. Miniver"
The Oscars host for the ages presided over the 1943 ceremony.
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The Words of War
A passage from William Shirer's memoir of The Nightmare Years bears witness to the stark brutality of 1940 Europe.
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Rexford H. Dettre Jr.
A captured fighter pilot's escape attempts were as numerous as they were brazen.
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1943 Ford-American LaFrance Fire Truck
Find out how the Pearl Harbor attacks influenced this fire truck, which is the focus for Drafts for Crafts 2018.
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The Battle of Kasserine Pass
The battle that defined for the American Army the tough realities of what war with the German army truly meant.
Past Events
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Sensory Friendly Mornings
06/25/2022 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMAvailable on the last Saturday of each month, Sensory Friendly Mornings are for individuals of all ages with special needs and their families to enjoy early access to the Museum with modifications to make the experience more sensory friendly.
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Hot Jazz at BB's Stage Door Canteen
06/25/2022 | 11:30 AM - 3:30 PMThe National WWII Museum teams up with the non-profit New Orleans Traditional Jazz Camp (NOTJC) to host a 4-hour continuous jam session at BB’s Stage Door Canteen!
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Easy Company Tour: England to the Eagle's Nest (June 13 - 25, 2022)
06/13/2022 - 06/25/2022 | 12:00 AMIn 1992, Museum founder and award-winning author Stephen E. Ambrose published the New York Times bestseller Band of Brothers — which became not only a successful HBO miniseries, but also a cultural phenomenon that continues today. Join staff from America's official WWII museum and notable historians for the real-life epic journey across Europe. This exclusive travel opportunity includes tour stops and special guests not featured anywhere else.
