Storytime at the Museum

Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.

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Explore the war that changed the world through a unique storytime experience!

Join us to spark your child's love of history with WWII-themed children's books plus fun activities and crafts for kids ages 3 to 8.

Storytime is included with Museum admission. For more information about Storytime at the Museum, email the Youth & Family Engagement Specialist at youthprograms@nationalww2museum.org

Storytime Themes, Books, and Activities

November: African American WWII Veteran Experiences

  • Featured Book: The Tuskegee Airmen Story by Lynn M. Homan and Thomas Reilly. Click here to purchase a copy!  
  • Families will make their own “Red Tail” paper planes. 
  • Make sure to explore the Museum’s latest special exhibit Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II during your visit starting on Monday, November 11. Learn more about the exhibit here

December: Christmas during World War II

  • Featured Book: The Christmas Doll: A Repair Shop Story by Amy Sparkes. 
  • Families will make a holiday-themed craft.