The National WWII Museum

Join us October 13 for Museum After Hours, a one-of-a-kind evening of WWII games and history! Discover the story of the USS New Orleans with WWII trivia, life-size Battleship, scavenger hunts, and more. Plus, enjoy exclusive access to our special exhibit Come Back Fighting: USS New Orleans at War—all for free. Visit our website to learn how you can participate! https://lnkd.in/eQNdh9iQ

Despite being wounded in combat half a dozen times, the USS New Orleans and her crew refused to give up. Experience Come Back Fighting: USS New Orleans at War and discover the vessel's remarkable resilience through artifacts, oral histories, archival newsreels, and interactive experiences, on display through February 14, 2027. This special exhibit is included in Museum admission—get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ejManw_2

Learn how food became a weapon of war on the American Home Front at our next Dinner with a Curator! Join Museum Associate Vice President of Curatorial Affairs Kim Guise for an evening of dinner and history exploring the agricultural workforce that helped sustain the nation and the Allied forces abroad. Visit our website to buy your tickets now. https://lnkd.in/e97p6ehK

What can a wartime sketchbook reveal about resilience, survival, and life inside a German prisoner-of-war camp? In a new National Geographic feature, Kim Guise, Associate Vice President of Curatorial Affairs, shares insights from the remarkable wartime logbook of US Marine and OSS agent Jack Risler, whose original drawings and reflections offer a rare firsthand glimpse at life as a POW during World War II. https://lnkd.in/enmcRY3j

Perhaps no component of the Armed Forces has captured the imagination or loomed larger in the collective popular memory of Americans than the US Army Airborne. Join us for an all-new symposium exploring the history, impact, and enduring legacy of World War II's airborne units. Tickets are on sale now. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/erjapdkc

Join The National WWII Museum at the 2026 Victory Ball: Salute to Service, an unforgettable evening of live music, entertainment, dancing, and cocktails and culinary creations by The American Sector Restaurant & Bar, all in celebration of those who have and continue to serve our nation. The Museum is honored to announce Medal of Honor Recipient Captain Elmer Royce Williams, USN (Ret.), as our Guest of Honor. A veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, Williams was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2026 for his actions as an F9F Panther pilot during the Korean War. Visit our website to buy your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/d-DWk78Q

Eugene B. Sledge's service in the Pacific with the US Marine Corps is familiar to many through his memoir, 'With the Old Breed,' and the HBO miniseries 'The Pacific.' But few know the story of his brother, US Army officer Edward Sledge II. In a new episode of Hidden Heroes of World War II, Eugene's son, author Henry Sledge, discovers his uncle's untold combat story. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/e5dZr9AU

Local educators are invited to explore the Museum after hours, for free, on September 30 during Fall Educator Appreciation Night. Tour the special exhibit Come Back Fighting: USS New Orleans at War, enjoy refreshments, and learn about the many free programs and resources the Museum and area partner organizations offer for both teachers and students. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/etcJn6fs

Today we celebrate the US Air Force's 79th birthday! The Museum will mark this service birthday with FREE admission for all active-duty members, reserve members, retirees, and veterans of the Air Force. Plus, enjoy a free performance from the Victory Belles at 11:00 a.m. in US Freedom Pavilion! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/esxyKJR8

Bring WWII history into your classroom this National Hispanic Heritage Month with The National WWII Museum! Now through October 15, the 'Los Veteranos: Latinos in WWII' Virtual Field Trip is available free of charge, inviting students to explore the experiences of Latino heroes and everyday troops during World War II. Sessions are limited—register your class today: https://bit.ly/3uvypKt