The National WWII Museum, while primarily an educational institution focused on history rather than traditional academic courses, offers a range of immersive learning programs, lectures, and workshops centered on World War II history. These 'courses' are designed for visitors, students, and scholars to deepen understanding of the global conflict.
- Military History Seminars: In-depth sessions exploring key battles, strategies, and leadership decisions from the European and Pacific theaters, including topics like D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, and island-hopping campaigns.
- Home Front Studies: Programs examining civilian life during WWII, covering rationing, war bond drives, women's roles in the workforce, and the internment of Japanese Americans.
- Holocaust and Genocide Education: Courses on the liberation of concentration camps, the Nuremberg Trials, and lessons for preventing future atrocities, often featuring survivor testimonies.
- Aviation and Technology Workshops: Hands-on learning about wartime innovations, such as the development of the atomic bomb, radar technology, and aircraft like the B-17 Flying Fortress.
- Personal Accounts and Oral History Training: Training in preserving veteran stories through interviews and archival methods, with access to the museum's vast oral history collection.
- Youth and K-12 Programs: Age-appropriate curricula on patriotism, sacrifice, and global alliances, including field trips and interactive exhibits simulating wartime experiences.
- Advanced Research Fellowships: For graduate students and historians, focusing on primary sources, artifacts, and unpublished documents from the war era.
These offerings blend exhibit-based learning with guided discussions, totaling over 300 hours of content annually. Participants engage with authentic artifacts, multimedia presentations, and expert-led tours, fostering critical thinking about democracy, resilience, and international relations in the context of WWII. The museum's educational mission extends to online resources and traveling exhibits, ensuring accessibility beyond the physical campus.
