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Press ReleasePhoto Caption: Leaders from The National WWII Museum and the Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation come together as the Foundati...
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19th International Conference on World War II
November 19, 2026 - November 21, 2026
Each year, The National WWII Museum brings together the best and brightest scholars, authors, historians, and witnesses to history from around the globe to discuss key battles, personalities, strategies, issues, and controversies of the war that changed the world.
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The National WWII Museum Breaks Ground on Floyd Education and Collections Pavilion
Photo Caption: The National WWII Museum officials and friends gather to break ground on the Floyd Education and Collections Pavilion on A... -
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The National WWII Museum Opens New Special Exhibit On American Shores: The Aleutian Islands Campaign
NEW ORLEANS (March 26, 2025) — The National WWII Museum today debuted On American Shores: The Aleutian Islands Campaign, a special exhibi... -
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The National WWII Museum Announces 2025 American Spirit Award Honorees
NEW ORLEANS (March 6, 2025) — The National WWII Museum is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the American Spirit Award, the Museum’...
Past Events
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Innovation Studio: Summer STEM
05/07/2022 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMJoin us onsite at The National WWII Museum's STEM Innovation Gallery for the May Innovation Studio, sponsored by Cornerstone.
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May The Fourth Be With You!: World War II's Influence on "Star Wars"
05/04/2022 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMJoin The National WWII Museum as curators Josh Schick and Cory Graff discuss the different ways that World War II influenced the Star Wars saga, from its weapons and costumes to its epic galactic battle scenes.
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May the Fourth: At-Home Lightsaber Workshop
05/04/2022 | 4:00 PM - 4:10 PMJoin The National WWII Museum this May the Fourth as Melissa Tran and Lizzie Bychurch teach you to make your own lightsaber at home with just a few simple materials.