NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The National World War II Museum has broken ground on its newest building: The Floyd Education and Collections Pavilion. According to museum officials, the pavilion, seated at 1042-60 Magazine St., will serve several purposes to further the museum's efforts in expanding its exhibits, and was made possible by a $7.5M donation from supporters Timber and Peggy Floyd. The building is reportedly planned to house an exhibition design and production center for developing exhibits for within the museum, as well as other nationwide institutions. Additionally, the ground floor will contain historic vehicles and oversized collection artifacts that were formerly held offsite. WGNO’s 2025 Remarkable Women Winner: Karren Alexander Leadership programs will also be a major fixture of the expansion, as the second floor will contain the new Sanderson Leadership Center, planning to offer leadership programs based on the events and lessons of World War II. The courses will reportedly be offered to corporate and nonprofit executives, civic and military leaders and students and educators. Officials say programs will focus on strategic thinking, ethics and decisiveness, utilizing role-playing aspects to immerse participants. For more information, visit the World War II Museum's website. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Tarriffs could make your next car buy painful 5 takeaways from Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Florida special elections WATCH: Kellen Moore addresses adjustments as head coach, offseason moves, NFL Draft and more WWII Museum breaks ground on new building String of car break-ins strikes Gentilly, over six vehicles targeted ...read more read less