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Featured Events
Historian Happy Hour
See the DetailsJoin historians from the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, The National WWII Museum's research center, for casual conversation over happy hour-priced drinks.
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Featured Events
Storytime at the Museum
See the DetailsSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Featured Events
Storytime at the Museum
See the DetailsSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Featured Events
Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon
See the DetailsEnjoy a buffet lunch as the delightful Victory Belles trio perform the popular and patriotic music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony.
November 2024
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Storytime at the Museum
11/12/2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Historian Happy Hour
11/15/2024Learn MoreJoin historians from the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, The National WWII Museum's research center, for casual conversation over happy hour-priced drinks.
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Family and Military Appreciation Block Party
11/16/2024 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMFamilies across the Greater New Orleans community are invited to explore the Museum’s campus and enjoy live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
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Fighting for the Right to Fight Opening Reception
11/16/2024 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMJoin us to learn more about the Museum's latest special exhibit, Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II.
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
11/18/2024 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMJoin 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.
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Storytime at the Museum
11/19/2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMSpark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
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Dinner with a Curator: "Literary Giants and U-boats: Hemingway and Cuba in World War II"
11/19/2024 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMWhen they weren't traveling the world to report on the war, Ernest Hemingway and his wife, Martha Gellhorn, spent much of the 1940s residing in Havana, Cuba.
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Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon
11/20/2024 | 11:45 AM - 1:45 PMEnjoy a buffet lunch as the delightful Victory Belles trio perform the popular and patriotic music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony.
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17th International Conference on World War II
11/21/2024 - 11/23/2024In-person registration is sold out. Register to attend virtually below!
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Sensory Friendly Mornings
11/23/2024 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 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.
Itineraries
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Family Itinerary
The National WWII Museum is a great place for families to experience history hands-on! Explore kid-friendly immersive exhibits and interactive experiences to learn what life was like during World War II and how the global conflict shaped the world we live in today. Discounted Museum admission is available every day for K-12 students, and kids under 5 get in free.
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WWII Travel Itinerary - Drive Back to Dallas/Fort Worth
Here's more World War II to discover on your drive to Dallas/Fort Worth.
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WWII Travel Itinerary - Drive Back to Houston
Here's more World War II to discover on your drive to Houston.
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Full-day Itinerary (recommended)
A full day at the Museum allows you to see all of our soaring pavilions and enjoy one of our incredible add-on experiences. Follow different perspectives of the American experience in World War II, from the treacherous islands of the Pacific and the dogged days in Europe to the crucial efforts at home and the postwar impacts.
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Half-day Itinerary
In a bit of a time crunch? You can still have an amazing experience and get the best of the Museum with this streamlined, customizable itinerary.
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Two-day Itinerary
Savor the full Museum experience with two days to immerse yourself in everything our campus has to offer. Spend time in each gallery, enjoy lunch and/or treats, spoil you or your loved ones with a show—you can do it all!
