There are many WWII museums and memorials to be found throughout the USA. I’ve included many of the major ones in this blog post. Be sure to check out the links to obtain detailed information.
The National WWII Museum – New Orleans, Louisiana
“Ranked by TripAdvisor as the #1 Attraction in New Orleans, named by USA Today as a top-ranking Best Place to Learn US Military History, and designated by Congress as America’s official museum about World War II, The National WWII Museum features a rich collection of artifacts that bring history to life” (The National WWII Museum Website).
National Museum of the Pacific War – Fredericksburg, Texas
“Discover the human story of World War II in the Pacific in more than 55,000 square feet of exhibit space spread over three galleries located on six acres in the heart of Fredericksburg, Texas. The National Museum of the Pacific War is the only museum in the continental U.S. solely dedicated to telling the story of WWII in the Pacific” (National Museum of the Pacific War Website).
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum – Washington, DC
The museum documents the Holocaust, “the systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its allies and collaborators” (USHMM website). Photos, artifacts, and testimonials give evidence to Holocaust events.
American Heritage Museum – Hudson, MA
WWII artifacts, including over 15 tanks, are displayed as a part of the museum’s exhibitions. “At the American Heritage Museum you explore America’s conflicts, beginning with the Revolutionary War to today. You’ll discover, and interact with, our heritage through the History, the national effort developing new technologies of warfare, and the Human Impact of America’s fight to preserve the freedom we all hold dear” (American Heritage Museum Website).
National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force – Pooler, GA
Exhibits display aircraft flown by the Eighth Air Force, including a B-17 in the process of being restored. The mission of this museum is “to preserve for all Americans the stories of courage, character and patriotism displayed by the men and women of the Eighth Air Force from World War II to the present” (National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Sir Force Website).
“The Florida World War II Heritage Trail, a 72-page guidebook, includes color and archival photographs of Florida sites related to World War II, and biographical sketches of many men and women who played a significant role during the war. Produced by the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources in association with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs World War II Memorial Project, Florida World War II Heritage Trail features more than 150 Florida World War II-related sites and military assets in 74 Florida cities from Pensacola to Key West” (Florida Division of Historical Resources Website).
Have you visited any of these museums shared today? Have you enjoyed visiting other WWII museums which are not included in today’s blog?