Join us June 4-7 to commemorate the The National WWII Museum's 25th anniversary!
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“As soon as the war ended, we located the one spot on earth that hadn’t been touched by the war and blew it to hell.” - Bob Hope, Operation Crossroads by Jonathan M. Weisgall, Naval Institute Press, 1994.
In WWII’s aftermath, July 4 also became Independence Day for the Philippines in 1946.
In July 1946, the fourth and fifth atomic bombs to explode tore into a fleet of 84 ships anchored at Bikini Atoll in the name of science.
On June 9, 2021, the Museum hosted Leah Garrett, PhD for a webinar on her latest book, X Troop: The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War II. She answered more of the audience’s questions below.
Created by the camera, photographs help tell the story of Marine Photographic Squadron VMD-254.
The Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
Join our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.
Available 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.