National WWII Museum

The National WWII Museum opened its doors in New Orleans on June 6, 2000 — the 56th anniversary of D-Day. It was originally named the National D-Day Museum to commemorate the U.S. soldiers who invaded Normandy, France in 1944, but the name was changed several years later after Congress designated the institution as America's national WWII Museum. The museum's programs and exhibitions incorporate historical narratives and firsthand, personal experiences to explore America's role in the Second World War. Frequently hosting special events, including family and educational programming, the museum offers an essential research guide for individuals seeking to locate a family member who served in World War II or to learn more about the historic global armed conflict.