Students and Teachers
Education is at the heart of the Museum mission—teaching the lessons of World War II so all generations can understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.
Education is at the heart of the Museum mission—teaching the lessons of World War II so all generations can understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.
Stephen Ambrose and Nick Mueller brought The National D-Day Museum to life on June 6, 2000, an institution ultimately designated "America’s National World War II Museum" by a 2004 act of Congress
With less than .5% of the 16.4 million Americans who served during World War II still with us today, The National WWII Museum’s mission to tell the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world is more crucial than ever.
Use these tools to locate someone who fought in WWII.
In 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.
The National WWII Museum’s most popular tour provides an in-depth itinerary exploring America’s most famous WWII battle. Offering a full week of touring in Normandy at an incredible price, this unforgettable tour offers great value and features top guides, upscale accommodations in prime locations, comprehensive dining, and exclusive access to sites unseen on other programs.
Join Intellectual Property Manager Walter Wolf as he presents a talk on the German occupation of France’s major wine regions during World War II.