The Road to Victory
The National World War II Museum is a special place that encourages learning – at all ages – and millions of Americans have come to recognize and appreciate the significance of World War II and the men and women who led us to victory in this war that changed the world. Our mission is urgent as America is losing 1,500 World War II veterans every day. Their stories need to be preserved so that people today, as well as future generations, will understand why and how World War II continues to influence so many aspects of daily life – civil liberties, global economies and laws, women’s rights, advances in technology and medicine, and most importantly, the values that preserve and protect a free society.
The Road to Victory: A Vision for Future Generations capital campaign has been launched to expand the current Museum and will include four prominent exhibit pavilions which will portray all campaigns of the war on land, sea, and air, and each branch of the U.S. military services, a theater and USO entertainment venue, a themed restaurant, and a public parade ground. This $300 million expansion project will quadruple the size of the existing facility and will add state-of-the-art programs and exhibit space, library and archives, and collections and conservation space. An endowment campaign will provide long-term funding for educational programs, research and collection of oral histories, and future exhibitions. We invite you to join us on The Road to Victory.
Experience the Victory
November 6 – 8, 2009
It was the War That Changed The World. Now, three remarkable new venues at The National World War II Museum will forever change the way you understand this pivotal event in modern history.
On the weekend of November 6, The National World War II Museum in New Orleans will host a star-studded grand opening for The Victory Theater, The Stage Door Canteen and The American Sector, a Chef John Besh restaurant.
Come Experience the Victory for yourself. Join us in New Orleans November 6 – 8, 2009.
The Victory Theatre
The Victory Theater will be the exclusive home to Beyond All Boundaries, a 4-D cinematic experience as epic, as extraordinary as the war itself. This unique experiential journey incorporates theatrical special effects, cutting edge digital technology and original World War II footage. Many of Hollywood’s top stars bring to life the actual words of soldiers and sailors and war correspondents in this powerful, authentic story. The Theater’s state-of-the-art special effects are riveting, but -- most of all -- you will understand as never before the price of freedom.
The Victory Theater
The Stage Door Canteen
The Stage Door Canteen is a salute to the WWII era venues that entertained anxious young men and women on their way to war and the A-list entertainers who boosted their morale. The performance and dining venue is an inviting space featuring a signature live show and other entertainment bringing to life the music of the war years.
The Stage Door Canteen
The American Sector
The Canteen will segue into The American Sector, a Chef John Besh restaurant. Besh, a renowned chef and James Beard Award winner, served with Marine Forces in the Gulf War. He was a finalist on The Food Network’s The Next Iron Chef and has made numerous appearances on network television. The restaurant, named for the historic area of New Orleans where the Museum is located, will feature a creative approach to classic American cuisine.
Join us in New Orleans November 6 – 8, 2009 and Experience the Victory for yourself.
The American Sector
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