The National WWII Museum

This summer, kids can explore and be inspired by the lessons of the war that changed the world when they attend summer camp at The National WWII Museum! From the creativity of performing arts to the problem-solving of science and espionage, campers will ignite their imaginations all summer long. Summer camp registration opens March 7 for all Museum Members. Nonmembers can register starting March 10. Visit our website to learn more. https://lnkd.in/grzaPVXy

Join The National WWII Museum on April 28 for Part 1 of the World War II: Legacy Electronic Field Trip. During this program, students will explore the final months of World War II and how major battles and key decisions brought about the surrenders of Germany and Japan. Click the link to register now and learn more about Part 2, which will premiere on May 8. https://bit.ly/4hCU4IR

Tune in February 19 as The National WWII Museum's Educational Travel Team and expert historian Jonathan Parshall discuss their upcoming tour of Japan and Okinawa commemorating the end of the war in the Pacific, just over 80 years later. Click the link to register for this webinar today. https://bit.ly/3Q7Wfbb

Join The National WWII Museum, in partnership with the Japan Society of New Orleans, on February 19 to commemorate the Day of Remembrance, a day of observance for the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, with a special screening of the documentary short "A Flicker in Eternity." Visit our website to learn more and register for this free event today. https://bit.ly/42Kc7sb

Eighty years after the events of 1945, join The National WWII Museum for a two-part Electronic Field Trip on the end of the war and the postwar period. Students will have the chance to explore the final months of World War II, learn how major battles and key decisions brought about the surrenders of Germany and Japan, and examine the emerging tensions between communism and democracy. Part 1 of the World War II: Legacy Electronic Field Trip will premiere Monday, April 28. Part 2 will premiere Thursday, May 8, the 80th anniversary of V-E Day. To learn more and register, visit our website at the following link. https://bit.ly/3Fg7VkT

This Black History Month, we remember and honor the millions of African American servicemembers and Home Front workers who helped secure Allied victory in World War II while paving the way for change in the United States. Their extraordinary stories of service, sacrifice, and fortitude can be found in the Museum's special exhibit Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II, which is on display now through July 27. Plus, join us on February 15 for a daylong symposium that will dive deeper into topics and themes highlighted by the exhibit, including the turbulent interwar years, the fight for “Double Victory” against fascism abroad and racism at home during World War II, and the postwar Civil Rights Movement. Visit our website to learn more. https://lnkd.in/exeJj_aq

Nominations for the 2025 Billy Michal Student Leadership Award have been extended through February 7! This award recognizes one student from each state and the District of Columbia who embodies the American spirit in his or her community. These 51 students will travel to New Orleans to represent their state at the 2025 American Spirit Awards, receive exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Museum, and attend an awards ceremony to honor their accomplishments. Click the link to learn more and nominate a student you know! https://lnkd.in/gGpsb5Gm

Museum exhibits convey a wealth of information in a digestible format while still looking polished—but to achieve this requires thousands of hours of work. Join Museum Curator and Restoration Manager Cory Graff on February 11 as he discusses re-envisioning the special exhibit Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II, both for The National WWII Museum and for the road. Visit our website to buy your tickets now! https://lnkd.in/gCM4BT2V

Step into history with Voices from the Front, a groundbreaking new experience at The National WWII Museum that offers an interactive way to carry on the stories of the men and women who served their country during World War II. Visit our website to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gHctwu9A

A total of 16.4 million Americans served during World War II. Today, The Department of Veterans Affairs has projected that the number of living veterans has fallen below 0.5% of that total. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gKskHpwh