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| Kids Free Weekends | |
| The National World War II Museum The Museum is a great place for families to experience history hands-on! Explore immersive exhibits and interactive experiences to learn what life was like during World War II and how the war shaped the world we live in today. Grab a dog tag and follow the true s... |
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| September 29, 2024 9:00 AM | |
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| Storytime at the Museum | |
| The National World War II Museum 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. October: Native Americans in World War II * Feat... |
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| October 1, 2024 10:00 AM | |
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| Storytime at the Museum | |
| The National World War II Museum 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. October: Native Americans in World War II * Feat... |
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| October 5, 2024 10:00 AM | |
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| Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon | |
| BB's Stage Door Canteen The Victory Belles are a delightful vocal trio performing the music of the 1940s, serenading audiences at The National WWII Museum and across the globe. The music of the 1940s brought hope and joy to our GIs and those on the Home Front alike—and the Victory Belles k... |
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| October 5, 2024 11:45 AM | |
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| The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night | |
| The National WWII Museum See history come to life like never before! Expressions of America is an immersive, outdoor sound and light show combining cutting-edge technology with the real stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict. The evening in... |
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| October 5, 2024 5:30 PM | |
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| Italy: 1944 (October 7- 13, 2024) | |
| Rome, Anzio, Florence, Lucca, Ponzalla, Futa Pass Join The National WWII Museum Educational Travel Program on this Italian journey of “Mud, Mountains, and Mules,” with all of its sacrifices, heartbreak, and triumphs. With exquisite hotels in Rome and Florence and expert battlefield g... |
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| October 7, 2024 - October 13, 2024 | |
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| Italy: 1944 (October 7- 13, 2024) | |
| Rome, Anzio, Florence, Lucca, Ponzalla, Futa Pass Join The National WWII Museum Educational Travel Program on this Italian journey of “Mud, Mountains, and Mules,” with all of its sacrifices, heartbreak, and triumphs. With exquisite hotels in Rome and Florence and expert battlefield g... |
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| October 7, 2024 - October 13, 2024 | |
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| Storytime at the Museum | |
| The National World War II Museum 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. October: Native Americans in World War II * Feat... |
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| October 8, 2024 10:00 AM | |
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| Italy: 1944 (October 7- 13, 2024) | |
| Rome, Anzio, Florence, Lucca, Ponzalla, Futa Pass Join The National WWII Museum Educational Travel Program on this Italian journey of “Mud, Mountains, and Mules,” with all of its sacrifices, heartbreak, and triumphs. With exquisite hotels in Rome and Florence and expert battlefield g... |
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| October 7, 2024 - October 13, 2024 | |
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| Nazi-Looted Monet Repatriation Ceremony | |
| US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center Join The National WWII Museum, FBI New Orleans, and the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana for the repatriation of the Nazi-looted Claude Monet pastel drawing Bord de Mer. During this ceremony, learn more about the artwork's hi... |
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| October 9, 2024 10:00 AM | |
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| Museum After Hours: Nazi-Looted Art | |
| US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center Join The National WWII Museum for Museum After Hours: Nazi-Looted Art to learn more about the work being done to find art and cultural works that were stolen by the Nazis during World War II. The first floor of Liberation Pavilion, Finding Hope in a World ... |
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| October 9, 2024 5:00 PM | |
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| Italy: 1944 (October 7- 13, 2024) | |
| Rome, Anzio, Florence, Lucca, Ponzalla, Futa Pass Join The National WWII Museum Educational Travel Program on this Italian journey of “Mud, Mountains, and Mules,” with all of its sacrifices, heartbreak, and triumphs. With exquisite hotels in Rome and Florence and expert battlefield g... |
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| October 7, 2024 - October 13, 2024 | |
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| Wit & Wrath: The Life and Times of Dorothy Parker | |
| BB's Stage Door Canteen With a biting wit and acid tongue, writer Dorothy Parker was among the most widely read—and quoted—women of the 1930s and beyond. In this one-woman show, Claudia Baumgarten brings the incomparable Parker to life, martini in hand, as she skewers the Jazz Age an... |
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| October 10, 2024 10:00 AM | |
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| Italy: 1944 (October 7- 13, 2024) | |
| Rome, Anzio, Florence, Lucca, Ponzalla, Futa Pass Join The National WWII Museum Educational Travel Program on this Italian journey of “Mud, Mountains, and Mules,” with all of its sacrifices, heartbreak, and triumphs. With exquisite hotels in Rome and Florence and expert battlefield g... |
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| October 7, 2024 - October 13, 2024 | |
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| Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon | |
| BB's Stage Door Canteen The Victory Belles are a delightful vocal trio performing the music of the 1940s, serenading audiences at The National WWII Museum and across the globe. The music of the 1940s brought hope and joy to our GIs and those on the Home Front alike—and the Victory Belles k... |
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| October 11, 2024 11:45 AM | |
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| Wit & Wrath: The Life and Times of Dorothy Parker | |
| BB's Stage Door Canteen With a biting wit and acid tongue, writer Dorothy Parker was among the most widely read—and quoted—women of the 1930s and beyond. In this one-woman show, Claudia Baumgarten brings the incomparable Parker to life, martini in hand, as she skewers the Jazz Age an... |
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| October 11, 2024 7:00 PM | |
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| Italy: 1944 (October 7- 13, 2024) | |
| Rome, Anzio, Florence, Lucca, Ponzalla, Futa Pass Join The National WWII Museum Educational Travel Program on this Italian journey of “Mud, Mountains, and Mules,” with all of its sacrifices, heartbreak, and triumphs. With exquisite hotels in Rome and Florence and expert battlefield g... |
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| October 7, 2024 - October 13, 2024 | |
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| Storytime at the Museum | |
| The National World War II Museum 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. October: Native Americans in World War II * Feat... |
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| October 12, 2024 10:00 AM | |
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| Wit & Wrath: The Life and Times of Dorothy Parker | |
| BB's Stage Door Canteen With a biting wit and acid tongue, writer Dorothy Parker was among the most widely read—and quoted—women of the 1930s and beyond. In this one-woman show, Claudia Baumgarten brings the incomparable Parker to life, martini in hand, as she skewers the Jazz Age an... |
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| October 12, 2024 2:00 PM | |
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| Expressions of America Family Night | |
| The National WWII Museum Join The National WWII Museum this winter for Family Night Out editions of Expressions of America, the Museum’s outdoor sound and light show that brings history to life through special effects, music, art, and personal reflections from the 1940s. Enjoy discounted t... |
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| October 12, 2024 7:00 PM | |
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| Expressions of America Family Night | |
| The National WWII Museum Join The National WWII Museum this winter for Family Night Out editions of Expressions of America, the Museum’s outdoor sound and light show that brings history to life through special effects, music, art, and personal reflections from the 1940s. Enjoy discounted t... |
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| October 12, 2024 7:00 PM | |
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| Italy: 1944 (October 7- 13, 2024) | |
| Rome, Anzio, Florence, Lucca, Ponzalla, Futa Pass Join The National WWII Museum Educational Travel Program on this Italian journey of “Mud, Mountains, and Mules,” with all of its sacrifices, heartbreak, and triumphs. With exquisite hotels in Rome and Florence and expert battlefield g... |
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| October 7, 2024 - October 13, 2024 | |
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| US Navy Birthday | |
| Louisiana Memorial Pavilion The US Navy will celebrate its 249th birthday on October 13, 2024. The Museum will mark this service birthday with FREE admission for all active-duty and reserve members, retirees, and veterans of the US Navy. NOTE: Complimentary admission is for Museum only; ticket ... |
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| October 13, 2024 9:00 AM | |
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| Wit & Wrath: The Life and Times of Dorothy Parker | |
| BB's Stage Door Canteen With a biting wit and acid tongue, writer Dorothy Parker was among the most widely read—and quoted—women of the 1930s and beyond. In this one-woman show, Claudia Baumgarten brings the incomparable Parker to life, martini in hand, as she skewers the Jazz Age an... |
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| October 13, 2024 2:00 PM | |
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| The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night | |
| The National WWII Museum See history come to life like never before! Expressions of America is an immersive, outdoor sound and light show combining cutting-edge technology with the real stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict. The evening in... |
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| October 14, 2024 5:30 PM | |
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| Storytime at the Museum | |
| The National World War II Museum 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. October: Native Americans in World War II * Feat... |
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| October 15, 2024 10:00 AM | |
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| Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon | |
| BB's Stage Door Canteen The Victory Belles are a delightful vocal trio performing the music of the 1940s, serenading audiences at The National WWII Museum and across the globe. The music of the 1940s brought hope and joy to our GIs and those on the Home Front alike—and the Victory Belles k... |
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| October 16, 2024 11:45 AM | |
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| Meet the Author: Rona Simmons, No Average Day: The 24 Hours of October 24, 1944 | |
| Louisiana Memorial Pavilion Reception: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Event: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Register today to join us in person or to view the event online. Join us in conversation with Rona Simmons, author of No Average Day: The 24 Hours o... |
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| October 16, 2024 5:00 PM | |
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| Wartime Piano Happy Hour | |
| BB's Stage Door Canteen After your Museum visit, join us for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music at The Higgins Hotel's Patriots Circle Lounge! Guests of all ages can tap along to favorites like “Sentimental Journey” and “I’ll Be Seeing You” and lear... |
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| October 18, 2024 4:00 PM | |
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| Storytime at the Museum | |
| The National World War II Museum 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. October: Native Americans in World War II * Feat... |
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| October 19, 2024 10:00 AM | |
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| The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night | |
| The National WWII Museum See history come to life like never before! Expressions of America is an immersive, outdoor sound and light show combining cutting-edge technology with the real stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict. The evening in... |
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| October 21, 2024 5:30 PM | |
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| Storytime at the Museum | |
| The National World War II Museum 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. October: Native Americans in World War II * Feat... |
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| October 22, 2024 10:00 AM | |
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| Travel Webinar: Paris to Pointe du Hoc with John C. McManus and James Holland | |
| Online Event Join The National WWII Museum's Educational Travel Team for an overview of Paris to Pointe du Hoc, a unique tour cruising the Seine River from Paris into the heart of Normandy. Tour historians John McManus, PhD, and James Holland and lead Normandy guide Pierre-Samuel Natanson will j... |
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| October 22, 2024 1:00 PM | |
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| Dinner with a Curator: "Principled Americans: The Heart Mountain Fair Play Committee" | |
| BB's Stage Door Canteen In the summer of 1944, 63 incarcerated Japanese American men were convicted in federal court in Wyoming of violating the Selective Service Act after refusing to participate in the draft. All were members of the Heart Mountain Fair Play Committee, the largest draft resista... |
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| October 22, 2024 6:30 PM | |
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| Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon | |
| BB's Stage Door Canteen The Victory Belles are a delightful vocal trio performing the music of the 1940s, serenading audiences at The National WWII Museum and across the globe. The music of the 1940s brought hope and joy to our GIs and those on the Home Front alike—and the Victory Belles k... |
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| October 23, 2024 11:45 AM | |
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| Sensory Friendly Mornings | |
| The National WWII Museum 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. For more information, visit ... |
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| October 26, 2024 8:00 AM | |
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| Storytime at the Museum | |
| The National World War II Museum 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. October: Native Americans in World War II * Feat... |
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| October 26, 2024 10:00 AM | |
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| Dine & Dance with the Victory Swing Orchestra | |
| BB's Stage Door Canteen 5:30 p.m. Dinner Seating | 7:00 p.m. Showtime Come put a spring in your step at BB’s Stage Door Canteen, the only place in New Orleans where you can experience a live 1940s big band. This amazing ensemble of talented local musicians will have you swinging the night... |
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| October 26, 2024 5:30 PM | |
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| The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night | |
| The National WWII Museum See history come to life like never before! Expressions of America is an immersive, outdoor sound and light show combining cutting-edge technology with the real stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict. The evening in... |
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| October 28, 2024 5:30 PM | |
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| Storytime at the Museum | |
| The National World War II Museum 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. October: Native Americans in World War II * Feat... |
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| October 29, 2024 10:00 AM | |
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