National WWII Museum National WWII Museum

National WWII Museum

The New Orleans-based museum commemorates the United States' role in World War II, which claimed more than 400,000 American lives from 1939 to 1945.

Illuminating America's Role in the Second World War

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.

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