National Geographic says our International Museum of World War II
is one of the TOP WWII museums in the world that people should visit.

Featuring 45 full-length award-winning World War II-focused documentary films for global television, narrated by well-known celebrities, the National Geographic top-ten world-ranked International Museum of World War II, and the International College Film and History Program.
National Geographic says our International Museum of World War II
is one of the TOP WWII museums in the world that people should visit.

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The Theatre, Virtual Reality Center, and International Museum of World War II are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 am until 5 pm. Please call 401.862.3030 or email us at info@wwiifoundation.org for more information. Our address is 344 Main Street, South Kingstown, Rhode Island. We are located 20 minutes from Newport and 30 minutes from Providence. We offer both guided and self-guided tours.
There is no cost for school groups to visit. The Foundation will pay the school bus rental fee for public schools. Each visitor to the world-class International Museum of World War II will receive a free World War II Foundation documentary film (a $20 value). The regular admission cost is $10 for adults. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. There is never any cost for veterans to tour the center.

































Filmmaker Tim Gray has received 7 Regional Emmy Awards for his Films.

WWII Foundation Films Recently Won Three National Telly Awards.

The World War II Foundation tells the personal stories of the World War II generation through award-winning documentary films and uses the latest in Virtual Reality and AI storytelling to educate students about the war.
Our Founder and President, Tim Gray, has directed, produced, and written 47 documentaries about the war that air worldwide on American Public Television. Tim has received 7 Regional Emmy Awards, dozens of international film awards, and, prestigiously, American Public Television’s National Programming Excellence Award. Recently, Tim received three prestigious national Telly Awards, announced during the 47th annual competition.
World War II Foundation Documentaries Rank in the Top 5 of Most Requested Programs Nationally by PBS Stations.
The film’s narrators include Tom Brokaw, Jeff Daniels, Kevin Bacon, John Malkovich, Paul Giamatti, Dan Aykroyd, Gary Sinise, Tom Selleck, Keith Morrison, Jane Lynch, Matthew Broderick, Darius Rucker, Luke Bryan, Greg Kinnear, Jim Nantz, Bill Belichick, Damian Lewis, Jon Seda, Jason Beghe, David McCallum, Liev Schreiber, Kyle Chandler, Tim McCarver, and Dale Dye. 
Tim’s films are shot on location in Europe and the Pacific.
Tim Gray was inducted into the State of Rhode Island’s Hall of Fame, founded in 1965, for his contributions to preserving personal stories from World War II.
Posted on Google Kate SalasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great collection! Linden was a very informative tour guide!Posted on Google Sonia ElaviaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This museum was one of the highlights on my family trip to Rhode Island. It’s amazing how much history is packed into the museum. Our guide was fantastic, so knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommend!Posted on Google MichaelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you have any interest in World War II history, this museum is a must-visit. What makes it especially unique is that your admission includes a personalized guided tour rather than simply walking through exhibits on your own. You certainly could explore independently but the tour definitely added to our experience. Our guide, Robert, was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the history behind the artifacts to life. The collection is remarkable, with many rare and one-of-a-kind WWII artifacts. I've visited the National WWII Museum in New Orleans multiple times, and I honestly wouldn't be surprised if this museum has an even broader collection of relics representing different battles, theaters, and aspects of the war. I also really admire the museum's mission. They provide free admission for students and even pay for school bus transportation so more young people can experience this history firsthand. Knowing that made me more than happy to pay the very reasonable $10 admission and even buy items from the gift shop to support their work. This is truly a hidden gem in Rhode Island and well worth the visit. Being a local Rhode Islander, I am shocked I never visited the museum before but I certainly will be back.Posted on Google Jessica GallantTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you love history, this museum is an absolute must-visit. Don’t let its size fool you, it’s packed with incredibly rare and authentic World War II artifacts and memorabilia. You can easily spend a couple of hours exploring all the exhibits. The staff are exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the history behind the collection. Although admission was only $10 per person (with veterans and children under 12 admitted free), we were pleasantly surprised to receive a free private guided tour. The tour added so much to the experience and gave us a deeper appreciation for the artifacts and the stories behind them. Our 10-year-old and 6-year-old both had a great time and stayed engaged throughout the visit. For a smaller museum, the collection is truly impressive, with an incredible amount of original World War II memorabilia on display. This is a true hidden gem for anyone interested in World War II history. We highly recommend visiting!Posted on Google Frank TotiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is a massive collection in a small and upclose space. Lots of veterans personal affects and artifacts and prizes of war. Just about every small arm used in that time period both friendly and foe. Almost nothing is behind glass. Lots of authentic military maps of Europe . Entry fee is $10.00 but should be double that in my opinion.Posted on Google Didier DepireuxTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The most eclectic collection of WW II stuff I have seen in the US. It's really a very random, but very unusual, collection of "stuff" from around the second world war. A minor point, but I was a bit bothered by Allies and axis/nazi uniforms interspersed with each other and touching each other. But worth the visit. Unique!Posted on Google Greg DanylukTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Impressive collection of artifacts from all theaters of the war. Especially appreciated Robert's very informative and personal guided tour.
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