United States, US
Re-live the American experience in World War II through immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, and thousands of personal accounts. Upgrade to include a 4-D movie or a guided tour.
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Designated by Congress as the official WWII museum of the United States, the National WWII Museum is located in downtown New Orleans, where 5 soaring pavilions house historical exhibits, on-site restoration work, a period dinner theater, and restaurants.
Purchase your timed tickets in advance to secure your desired entry or movie time. Housed in 5 buildings, the museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world – why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today. The Louisiana Memorial Pavilion features the “D-Day Invasion of Normandy” exhibit and an exhibit telling the story of the war experienced on the Home Front.
The "Campaigns of Courage" area features the “Road to Tokyo” exhibit, which retraces the grueling trail from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo. It also houses the “Road to Berlin” exhibit, recreating actual battle settings and villages as America campaigned to defeat the Axis powers. A two-hour guided tour of these two exhibits, led by an expert docent, is also available to book as an option.
The U.S. Freedom Pavilion features actual WW2 airplanes restored to their wartime glory, including the B-17E Flying Fortress, as well as wartime tanks and trucks. Liberation Pavilion, which opens in 2022, will explore the closing months of the war and immediate postwar years, concluding with an explanation of links to our lives today.
In the Solomon Victory Theatre, you will be able to see, hear and feel the epic story of World War II in the exclusive 4D experience “Beyond All Boundaries”, narrated by Tom Hanks. This movie experience requires the purchase of the option which includes the 4-D film.
Timed or non-timed entry ticket (depending on option selected)
Timed entry to 4-D film (if option selected)
Campaigns of Courage” guided tour (if option selected)
Arsenal of Democracy” guided tour (if option selected)
Live guide (unless Guided Tour option chosen)
• If you choose an option with a Timed 4-D Movie Ticket or a Guided Tour, the time on your ticket is your reserved time for the 4-D Movie or Guided Tour, and the Museum Admission ticket that comes with that is good for anytime entry to the Museum (it is not timed)
• Student tickets are valid for children 5-18 and for students (19+) with ID
• Limited number of wheelchairs available for use during your visit on a first-come-first-served basis
• No flash photography or video allowed
• Any reservations made after 3:00 PM should expect a shortened visit
• The American Sector Restaurant & Bar is open Sunday to Friday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• The museum’s paid parking garage is located at 1024 Magazine Street
• Informational booklets in Chinese, English, French, Japanese, and Spanish are available onsite
All the volunteers were very informative and done. Good job of getting you in the direction you needed to be in.
Great lesson, needed more than a few hours, didn’t even make it to the 2nd building before they closed.
Speaking as a Veteran with 37 years combined service, usually in roles that were joint service, everything was so well done, should have spent all day instead of half day. The 4D film was SO good. I was a Military Videographer for 13 years, so when I see the film and photos taken, it always makes me think of the bravery of the Photographers that came before me, to record history and document the truth of what War is really like.
we were unable to locate the museum. it turns out we went the wrong direction front Canal street and went some 9 blocks into the French Quarter instead.
the 4 d movie was awesome
Human experience connected to those who fought for our country. All races. Men and Women.
Don’t believe anyone who says you need two hours. We were there for 3 hours and learned we had only seen 3 of 7 buildings. It is absolutely amazing though.
Vraiment beau musée avec les 2 fronts bien expliqués. Mais c’est très long , on y est rester 3h!
Es un museo que vale la pena visitar. Es súper grande, tiene mucho que ver. Por lo cual es bueno considerar mínimo 4 hrs para la visita si quieres verlo con detalle. Es muy educativo, muy interactivo y muy grande. Vale la pena. Si está muy caro comparado con otros museos, pero si está muy completo. Es el mejor museo de la 2a Guerra Mundial que he visitado hasta el momento. Muy recomendable!!