The National WWII Museum

Went here on a date a few months before getting married. I had never been, my fiancé had been a few times before. We went through the Pacific Theater and also did the 4D movie with Tom Hanks narrating. It was amazing! There was so much information I hadn’t learned in school about WWII and we were able to go at our own pace. Definitely planning to go again.

This museum is a must see on a trip to New Orleans with any history buff or anyone vaguely interested. The film and sub experience are worth the extra cost. The museum is slightly confusing to walk through right now due to major construction.
Definitely talk a guided tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgable and gave us more information than we could have ever learned by the exhibits alone. We stayed after and chatted with him more about the planes — definitely a wealth of knowledge.

A wonderful collection of all things WWII. I was lucky enough to visit on the anniversary of D-​Day. So many special things going on, docents in period uniforms, and a museum full of WWII vets sharing their experiences. I walked the museum for nearly 5 hours and feel like I wasn’t able to fully take in the entire space. The Beyond All Boundaries presentation is not to be missed. I feel as though I needed 8 hours to see everything, but I am very fortunate to have been there, and plan on returning some day.

Really well done museum! I enjoyed the Dog Tag experience and the 48 minute long 4-​D museum. The Dog Tag experience kept my 11 year old engaged in the history of his character and the experience of war for many different soldiers from all sides. We would stand and listen to each others characters so we got to know a few different characters.
My son was most excited to know that his character was a recognized war hero with nearly 20 kills as an ace pilot. It was a neat way for him to experience something that his great grandfather was involved in so many years ago.
It is a somber museum without being stuffy. There are uniforms, weapons, planes, and tanks to look at. There are some really unique artifacts like a glove gun that you can engage when punching an enemy. The gift shops have many types of books on all things WWII and they had a veteran there signing books he’d authored.
WWII Veterans were recognized with front row seating during the movie and applause from the audience. I loved that – and how brave of our men who served to come to a filmed 4D re-​enactment of something that they experienced.
You will get nearly 5 miles of steps in doing this tour so eat first and plan on eating after you are finished (or in the restaurants on site). You can get low priced souvenirs by smashing pennies or more expensive items like models, jewelry, t-​shirts, board games. There is something for everyone here and it was a great way to kick of the summer with some learning.

As someone with an avid interest in WWII books, movies, museums, etc., it was inevitable that we would end up here at some point. We were in the area for some business and made the time to stop in the National WWII Museum. Unfortunately, we only had time to see about half of the exhibits and decided to focus on the Pacific sections; so a return visit is definitely on the list. What we saw on display and the information we read as we wandered through the Pacific exhibits was fascinating. And as much as I read, watched, studied prior to our visit, I still learned quite a bit more. The layout lets you wander but with some organized natural flow to get you through all of the exhibits.
The staff are friendly and helpful in explaining anything you want to know about the museum and the different major sections of displays. The usually have WWII veterans on hand to describe their experiences and answer questions. The National WWII Museum offers several levels of memberships and if you live in the area or expect to be back to visit the museum multiple times in the future, purchasing a membership is definitely the way to go. Next time we will have to check out the European sections of the museum. I am truly amazed at what the world faced leading up to and during WWII and how ordinary people stepped up to meet the challenge of defeating the axis powers. Everyone in America should make a visit here.

The is a great museum for any WWII fanatic. Set aside a few hours to make sure you are able to see all the exhibits because this place is huge!

What a cool place to visit! It takes you back in time to see how it all began. The train car you enter after paying admission is awesome. So realistic! You receive a dog tag to follow a persons life throughout the war from how they all got started to how they finished. There’s so much to see, listen to, read, and so many buildings it’s connected that a person can get lost. We literally had a confusing time finding our way out after seeing all the exhibits lol. Oh on the day we went there was an actual world war 2 veteran speaker. sweet! There is also a soda shop and restaurant inside the building. Good for kids all ages.

TIP: go to
for a $ 2 off admission coupon that can be used by showing it on your phone!
You really need at least probably 3 hours at minimum to see this museum. For the price (it’s not cheap), anything less than that and you’re kind of shorting yourself.
This museum is very moving and truly educational, but be aware that it is probably not a lot of fun for little ones or people with short attention spans.
The longer movie, the one narrated by Tom Hanks, was quite an incredible production. It’s not cheap though. Also it has a lot of loud noises and very bright lights. It’s not suitable for young children or anyone who doesn’t like to be startled/​jolted. The lights are incredibly bright and the noises almost overwhelming. It definitely coveys the chaos and fright of battle.
Overall it’s a wonderful museum but we found it a little bit confusing where we were supposed to see all the exhibits since it’s under renovation /​construction.
We would go back again.

This is the best museum I’ve ever experienced, and I grew up in Chicago and have been to DC-​area museums multiple times, so I don’t say that lightly.
Obviously the subject matter is very heavy. You will be saddened and inspired by the sacrifice and heroism. You will be engaged by the effective multimedia presentations and moved by all the featured video interviews from people who lived through the horror of what you’re learning about.
This is a very thorough museum, so it’s also very time-​consuming. After several hours, it became a bit overwhelming and I was in a bit of a daze as I walked through the Tokyo exhibit.
I went almost 10 years ago, and I believe they’ve added a new theater show since then. Definitely time for me to return.

I loved this museum. The Road to Berlin exhibit was amazing on so many levels. The Road to Tokyo was almost as amazing, but my historical preference is the European campaign so that’s why I preferred The Road to Berlin more. It is a five star museum without a doubt. There were just some minor factors as of why I had to give it a four. More than 50% of the people who worked there just seemed to be less than happy to be there. The nicest people I found were in The American Sector restaurant. They were more helpful in pointing me on my way. And this is where my biggest issue lies. I was confused on what was where. I live in New Orleans and see these buildings everyday, but I got lost. I seriously stumbled upon the old museum (D-​Day Museum) just before I was leaving. They just need more signage and direction … and a few more helpful smiling faces.
Don’t spend more on the submarine experience. That should just be apart of the museum price instead of extra.
Beyond all Boundaries is worth the whole ticket into the museum. Definitely go to that!

— TIP: Allow at least 2 hours. There are 2 sections: Berlin & Tokyo. Split your time evenly so you can see both.
— CON: «Dog Tags» are a bit of a waste of time.
— BOTTOM LINE: Worth it. Go if you’re in NOLA. Excellent production quality. Almost surprisingly good.

Never expected the place to be so good. Start of in a train and your assigned a person from the war.
The entire place had really cool videos that are just to hard to describe. You won’t be disappointed.
The 45 minute theater is a must see, it’s 4d without glasses… truly the best I’ve experienced.
I do not recommend the sub experience… don’t waste ur time with it.

I’ve heard that this was one of the best museums in the country but actually believing it was another story. Well only up until the moment I stepped into the museum.
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There are 4 buildings. Two walk beautifully designed walk throughs and 2 for the bonus features. Once you purchase your ticket, you’ll receive a «dog tag» you can register for at the train station or at the little stations to the right of the train. Registering your tag allows you to meet your tour guide/​veteran. There are booths throughout the museum where you can listen to your veteran’s stories which is pretty cool!
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These are each located in separate areas. Both of which have phone stations which more stories from different soldiers’ point of view. The exhibits blew me away. They amount of detail throughout the museum is impeccable! They have short clips that play to further explain different battles or the historic timelines, etc. I wish I came earlier so I could’ve spent more time to really watch all of the clips and documentaries and truly enjoy each exhibit.
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I highly recommend this! Tickets for this documentary are $ 5 per person. You can buy this when you buy your general admission tickets or at the building where showings are. Just double check on the times! Great documentary narrated by Tom Hanks!
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This was pretty cool, but I definitely had higher expectations for this. You get to experience what it was like to work in a submarine. When you get in line you’ll get a number which assigns you to a station/​job. There are two people per station. This was slightly awkward cause I wasn’t expecting to work with a random person. He also happened to not speak too much English and my boyfriend’s partner was super into his station so my boyfriend just stood there for the most part. haha but overall it was an interesting experience.
I’m so glad I decided to come check out this museum. Loved the experience! It’s a must see if you’re ever visiting New Orleans!

It was definitely a great experience. I arrived 2 – 3 hours before closing and so I did not get to do the «extra» things the museum offers, but the concept behind the personalized dog tags and the digitally guided tour was pretty cool.
The walk-​through has several, SEVERAL videos and interesting reads along the way, other than the usual museum pieces, and is nicely decorated. It is quite a modern take on what I’ve come to expect from museums. My only regret was not arriving early, as even with 3 hours I had to rush through and skim over several of the pieces. Worth the price!

Order your tickets online and pick them up at Will Call. No reason to wait an hour in line if you needn’t.
Anyone offering anything less that five stars just isn’t right in the head…
I heard one criticism from a fervent internationalist recently. It went like this: «How one-​sided. There were other countries involved in fighting the Axis during WWII. What about them?»
First off, this is the U.S. «NATIONAL» WWII Museum and not the Globe’s «INTERNATIONAL» WWII Museum. There’s no disputing the great sacrifices that many Allied powers extended towards this massive war — this simply (and rightfully) honors the valiant U.S. Military and Civilian effort.
I do think there’s simply too much to tackle in a single day. If I were a NOLA resident, I’d definitely have the annual pass. I suspect there are special events and speakers throughout the year that would be part of the package.
There’s an abundance of photo-​ops here, along with interactive exhibits. This, combined with the World War II Memorial on the Mall, would make a fantastic back-​to-​back roadtrip.
Final note: This is a most respectful tribute — no expenses were spared. From the moment you board the train and register your dogtags, to the exit.

The name gives away what it is — a museum dedicated to the United States’ efforts in WWII. It was originally the «D-​Day Museum», but has been expanded and recognized by the federal government as the nation’s official museum on that conflict.
Food: The museum has both a soda shop in the early 20^th Century style and their Stage Door Canteen restaurant. I have never been to the soda shop, but I have frequented the Stage Door Canteen a few times, though not since John Besh stepped down as head chef. There are large screen TVs constantly running short videos from the War Era which are interesting upon first viewing, but get tiresome if one is at the restaurant for any extended time. The cocktails are quite unique, but not really my fare (often too sweet for my palate), though they have a decent single malt scotch selection. The menu is quite varied, but I found only the appetizer menu to match price for value. 3 Stars
Service: In the Stage Door Canteen, the bartenders were up to snuff. I have only ever sat at the bar when I’ve visited, so I don’t know about host seating wait times or table turn times. The bar was always sparkling clean when I went there. Service was fairly prompt, and the bartender friendly. The actual museum has military veteran volunteers as well as paid staff. Fairly informative and friendly. No long waits to get into or go through the museum. The workers for the entertainment stage were competent, and I’ve enjoyed the «Stage Door Idol» competitions, where people sing music from the time period. 3 Stars
Facilities: Possibly the hardest part to gauge, as this museum has been constantly growing since it opened years ago, now taking up parts of at least 3 city blocks in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. Every time has been a fresh experience. I know there is the main museum, the soda shop, the entertainment stage, the restaurant, the clothing store, the trinket store, and other buildings where rebuilding of artifacts occurs.
I’m not a big souvenir person or shopper, so I tend to avoid those places, but the museum is really why you’d come to this place. It is excellent and has some great displays. Originally, this was a single-​building museum dedicated to D-​Day, as the Higgins boats were made in New Orleans. Now, there are many interactive displays to see, as well as movies and personal recorded accounts of the greatest conflict in human history.
The buildings are a mix of old warehouses and some modern contemporary style. I’m more of a fan of the older buildings, and find the newer ones, like where the restaurant is, to look tacky from the outside. On the inside, everything is quite clean and pleasant.
I would definitely go again, and, to be honest, have had an itch to check out the soda shop at some point. 5 Stars
Overall: I suggest you visit at least once in your life if you’re ever in New Orleans. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Make sure you put aside at least a half a day to visit, as there is so much to see. 4 Stars (Above Average)

Who would have ever thought that the WW2 museum would be in New Orleans of all places.
This place is amazing and I will tell you why in a minute!
Here is one piece of very important information for you!!! GET THERE WHEN IT OPENS BECAUSE IT CAN POSSIBLY TAKE YOU ALL DAY! We got there 2 hours after it opened and we had to rush through the last part of the museum because they were closing. There is a lot to do here and things to watch and read.
Don’t be alarmed that it is a distance from the French Quarter and Bourbon St. You can take the trolley line to the museum. $ 3 I believe the price was for an all day trolley pass.
The Museum:
First off, if you have any questions on anything, make sure to ask the volunteer staff. Most of them, if not all of them, fought in the war and can give you so much insight. Some people might believe that you are bothering them, but they all appreciate the time that you give them. They all love speaking about what they saw and did. It is also a great time to thank them for everything they did for you, your children, and the future.
It is in a few different buildings, all within the same grounds. Don’t go into one building and think that you are done!
There is a lot of interactive lessons where you can watch a TV monitor and hear whats going on. The Road of Berlin and The Road to Tokyo were amazing!
If the interactive lessons are not enough there have walk through environments that really give you a sense of what WW2 was like and the destructiveness of the war.
In one building there are Boeing airplanes hanging from the ceiling. Make sure to go to every viewing level there and look at the aircraft up close and personal. You will be amazed on how tight the area was for the pilots or anyone else on board.
There are two main theater areas that are the Pacific and European. They do a great job explaining everything from both points of view. It gives a great perspective on a side you might not have known.
One of the best parts of the museum is you are given a «dog tag» where you check in with a certain person in the war who explains the experience of what he saw and depending on who you get, what they went through being an African American or as Japanese American.
I personally wish I had been able to spend the day here with my grandfather who fought in the war. I think that there would have been no better way to walk with someone who was there and listen to there experience. If any of you have that chance, make sure to do so! It is something that you will not regret!

A visit to The National WWII Museum is a very emotional and thought provoking experience; if you are a vet it is doubly so.
Through static displays, interactive activities and walk through environments you really get a sense of the scale and destructiveness of WWII. You are also challenged to tackle mistakes our great nation made through segregation and internment camps in a non-​threatening and educational way. Military hardware buffs will be in heaven; thanks to the multiple viewing levels you get to see every aspect of the aircraft hanging overhead. If you don’t leave understanding why the people that fought, lived and died in this war are «The Greatest Generation» please check your pulse… you may be dead.
The volunteer staff are knowledgeable and very friendly; make sure to acknowledge their hard work.
Pro-​Tip: Purchase your tickets on-​line and pick up at will call to avoid the que for tickets, the line can get very long.
This is a must do ½ day trip to learn about a world shaping period of history and to pay your respect to those that sacrificed everything.
Cheers!

Great experience honoring the Greatest Generation!!! Some of the exhibits are redundant but that’s acceptable as it’s hard to see it all in one visit.

Wowers. I’m not known as a museuem lover — but there’s been a few times when I’ve been wow’ed (such as The Broad museuem in Downtown LA). The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is definitely ranked in the top 3 museums I’ve been to.
Make sure to put aside a good chunk of your day for this museum — at least 2 – 3 hours (more if you have time!). There are two sections to explore — The Road to Berlin and The Road to Tokyo. There was so much interactive lessons you can hear (putting on the headphones and watching the small screens), as well as short historical clips to watch. I had the BEST time here and was so glad I made this a top priority to visit.
If I’m back in New Orleans, I’ll be sure to come back again. There was just so much info I couldn’t swallow all the awesome history in one trip! It truly lives up to its reputation as Tripadvisor’s #1 NOLA attraction.
Cost is $ 24 for an adult (there is also a student discounted price).

This museum focuses on D-​Day and of course has the massive Boeing exhibit. I struggle with this museum being called the best WW2 museum in the US because they hardly mention the Holocaust (I only saw it mentioned once).
With that said, this museum does a fantastic job educating about D-​Day, including the events preceding and following that fateful day. I enjoyed the oral history booths, one of which moved me to tears, as well as the authentic relics, like soldier’s journals.

This museum is amazing. I was only there a few hours but could have spent all day. There are multiple buildings and add ons (movie, simulation).
The museum has so much information with shorts clips, pictures, artifacts, and it is all very interesting you won’t want to just breeze through like some museums.
The 4D movie with Tom Hanks is definitely worth the extra charge. It is a little less than an hour and very well done.
The submarine interactive set I did not find that interesting so would not do this or recommend this to others. You basically go inside of a sub simulation but it doesn’t move and you don’t see much, you just here the voices of the captain. If you skip the sub experience you should still check out that building though. They have some old planes hung up on the ceiling which is really neat.
I never made it to the building across the street because we ran out of time but I definitely want to go back and check it out.
One word of caution, be careful where you park in the area, they give out a lot of tickets.

Came here again this past weekend. What an incredible museum! It’s ranked #4 in museums in the country and is the #1 attraction in New Orleans for a reason!
Warning! Don’t go to the museum if you don’t have a solid chunk of time. There are two sections to explore, The Road to Berlin and The Road to Tokyo. I think it’s safe to say that each exhibit takes around 3 hours to explore. The Tom Hanks 4-​D Movie «Beyond All Boundaries» is more than worth the extra $ 5 (I didn’t see the submarine movie that is also $ 5).
When you buy your ticket you get a dogtag, which allows you to follow the story of an individual soldier or civilian throughout their journey in the war.
This museum really is a treasure and I feel so lucky to have it in my backyard!

I understand why this museum ranks one of the top museums in the U.S. now. Excellently curated museum with great visuals and great historical summaries. Lines are long, lots of people in exhibit, I can see why this is such a popular museum.
The itinerary for a Monday:
10:30AM get in line, originally wanted to order tickets online but wanted to use $ 2 Coupon I received in a tourist map that I was unable to redeem online. In retrospect, should have just forego the $ 2 instead of waiting in line.
11AM get to counter, order tickets for museum admission ($ 24) and beyond all boundaries ($ 5), get dog tag of character to keep that I was supposed to follow throughout exhibit which I never followed because the lines were too long at the platforms to swipe your dog tag.
11AM-1:30PM: Ask volunteer where to start, suggests «campaign of courage building» that introduces the European and Pacific Theaters, Spend 2.5 hours there reading all the signs and reading, watching most of the very informative diagrams, infographics, videos. I loved how they made each room relevant to what you were learning in that exhibit. For example, you enter a «snow» covered, cold room when you learn about the battle they fought in the snow-​covered terrain on the European front.
1:30−2:30PM: Left museum and took a lunch break, they allow re-​entry with your WWII pin they give you.
3PM: Return for the Beyond All Boundaries movie narrated by Tom Hanks that llasts ~1 hour that includes an 8 min standing pre-​show and 40 min show in actual theater. Excellent movie and would even suggest WATCHING IT FIRST to give you a great summary of the Campaign of Courage Building. It was by far the most comfortable plush, leatherette seating in a theater I’ve ever experienced that I almost was lulled to sleep in minutes.
4PM: Finished Movie, have to go home without seeing 3 of the other buildings, visit the gift shop, or even eating a snack/​lunch at the canteen!
Lesson of the story: Plan out the entire day here if you want to see everything! Watch Beyond of Boundaries first if you can. Do not miss museum if you want to learn about WWII, like history, and see architecturally relevant, thoughtful exhibits, and thought-​provoking, tear-​jerking movies & descriptions about WWII.

First off, let me say a few things.
— I am not a history buff
— I don’t typically like museums, unless it is contemporary or modern art
— I have the attention span of a gnat
That being said, here is what I think about the WWII museum:
— I try to go to the museum any time I visit New Orleans
— I recommend this museum to anyone visiting town. And, if my friends are history buffs, I insist they visit here.
— I feel so honored to be able to learn about this all in this fabulous place. Seriously, I don’t remember learning this much in high school or college history.
— There is something new for every visit!
Tips:
— Buy your tickets online before you get there! The line is much shorter for the pickup line and it doesn’t cost any more.
— Make lunch reservations at the John Besh restaurant or Couchon (or Couchon Butcher) a few blocks away. Seriously — make the reservations.
— Consider buying a two day ticket — it’s only $ 5 more. You can break your visit up into two days without getting overwhelmed.
— There is too much for any one visit. Break into sections and really savor it all instead of rushing through it.
This place is a great treasure!

I really didn’t think I would enjoy this, but I was pleasantly surprised. I learned so much here. The museum is on several floors and in several buildings and you walk through each exhibit and read and watch short movies about the war. The longer movie narrated by Tom Hanks is wonderful. The road yo Japan exhibit wasn’t open when we went, and I’m sorry we missed it. This is a trip that requires the better part of the day. Go early so you can be sure to see it all.

This was our first visit to this museum. The first thing to do is to go into the train car where you get a dog tag with the name of someone who was involved in World War II whether it was someone in the military (I got the name of a Japanese soldier who served even though his parents were put in an interment camp), a holocaust survivor (my husband’s dog tag), etc. and as you walk through the WWII exhibit there are places to scan the dog tag so you can get updates of your person during the war years. I found this very moving.
Don’t miss the movie narrated by Tom Hanks.
There was so much to see that we were not able to get to any of the other exhibits but would definitely go back.

Very educational!
I actually really enjoyed the D-​Day/​US side of the exhibit. It felt older, but the whole narrative was less editorialized and the exhibit was broken down into themes (how civilians rallied and civilian life changed once the US joined the war, Eisenhower’s decision making, etc) and I really felt like I learned a lot. And the artifacts donated by veterans really meant something. I love pages out of diaries and stuff like that, just takes you right back to a moment in history. 5 stars for this side!
The other side was a real drag though, unfortunately. Too much summary of the entire war for me, and the whole thing was a blur. The videos made a nice summary, but they were too editorialized and dramaticized, and I don’t feel like I learned anything. Might be cool for the war history buff to see the specs of every kind of war machine from every mini battle of the war, but it was neverending for me.
We also paid $ 5 extra for the Final Mission simulation because it sounded fun, but it wasn’t really that interactive. Not a huge loss of money, but if you’re pressed for time, skip.
Also skip the newer Europe/​Asia side if you run out of time. If I could do it again, I would take more time through the D-​Day side and not rush so we could get to the other stuff.

This was such a great visit and I highhhhly recommend stopping by even with the ticket price. I do think you should a lot at least a few hours and am not sure if little kids would like it as much… There are a ton of hands on interactive features and not to mention tons of original/​restored finds. It’s kind of amazing. The museum itself is huge and beautiful.
And not that this isn’t already obvious but you’re not going to leave the museum in a happy dance. I left with heavier thoughts than I thought I would.

We are able to speak to the last of the ‘Greatest Generation’ — the volunteers who give first-​hand accounts of the glories of being an American and the horrors of war. This is the ultimate reason to attend.
This is truly the main reason to visit this ever-​evolving, spacious and modern monument to the mid-​20^th Century. I fell in love with the StoryCorps teens, who volunteer and share their knowledge about the items visitors hold and touch. The exhibit about the experiences African — Americans faced in the Armed Forces can make you burst with pride and rage with tears.

Designed very well. There are multiple buildings on this campus-​like space. It takes up two blocks and has 3 stories of historical adventures/​narratives! The artifacts are obviously authentic w/​a few young (teenagers) docents stationed throughout to describe cool things like potato masherers, German currency, and even medals from that era. At the entrance of another building, you are greeted by ww2 veterans/​volunteers to help you along another front! You’ll see planes, weaponry (foreign & domestic), clothing, diaries, journals, logistical plans & maps, high quality videos & real footage… mostly embedded w/​in scenes constructed to put you «in that geographic location». One room is colder w/​falling snow projected on the walls, another room opens and has a screenless viewing of footage from beaches of Normandy. My favorite room is when you enter a room and eventually look up and find yourself in a fuselage w/​openings to replicate a slightly damaged bomber! There are authentic views from the sky and sounds placing you in a dog fight! I’m not giving away anything else, but if you are into history or wars, this is the place to be when visiting. Its in the warehouse district so if you’re anywhere near the convention center, its an easy walk for most people.
Enjoy.

If you can only pick one attraction to visit in New Orleans, I’d go see this one. It’s huge and although part of it was closed for renovation while we were there, still so much to see. If you are staying on Canal street as we were, it’s about a 15 minute walk.
When you walk up they have bricks inlaid in the sidewalk each having the name of a WWII vet. I asked about that and was given a paper and for $ 200 you can do that for someone in your family. I keep thinking what a great way to honor someone and might do that for my dad who fought in that war.
They have a Tom Hanks 4D movie and a submarine «ride» which are an additional $ 5 over the price of admission each. We didn’t do either one because the lines were so long. Apparently that is a destination for field trips for school kids and there were many groups there.
There are tons of interactive things and when you enter you are given a dog tag and in one building you can find out about that soldier. They said there were more throughout the exhibit but so many people we didn’t see any others.
They have a sweet shop where you can get ice cream, sandwiches and drinks and then they have a real sit down restaurant. That always has a waiting list so if you want to dine there, don’t wait until you’re starving.
Since my dad served in the Pacific theater I would have liked to have seen more about that but alas it was primarily the European theater. Never mind it was still amazing. When we were finished, I felt as I did after touring the Holocaust museum, totally exhausted. It was overwhelming to see all those men and women endured.

Si te gusta el tema, reservate un par de horas (al menos 3, en realidad) para descubrir este genial museo de la 2da Guera Mundial. Es moderno, entretenido, multimedia. Vale cada segundo para ver los detonantes de la guerra, quienes fueron los protagonistas, objetos, etc. Al empezar, entras en un vagón donde te explican el comienzo del museo. Cada persona tiene una tarjeta donde se le asigna un protagonista de la guerra. A esa persona, la podés seguir durante todo el recorrido.
La muestra principal es el camino hacia Berlin, donde muestra como comenzó y como terminó la guerra. Este museo además incluye una película narrada por Tom Hanks, que dura una hora.

Wow what an amazing experience. They really did a wonderful job on this museum. I unfortunately did not go there with much time but still got to experience a bunch. I would suggest arriving early and make sure to do the Tom Hanks 4D movie it’s pretty awesome.
It feels like your in battle half of the time that you are there because of all of te fun interactive things they have set up and they have some of the best well kept uniforms I’ve ever seen.
Also got to experience the submarine «ride» they have. I mistakenly went into the the wrong entrance (that was clearly labeled do not enter. But I thought it was just another door) and ended up in a submarine battle zone. I won’t spoil it but it was a site to see. You definitely have to pay for that separately but it was well worth it. I got a freebie on this one.

One of the best museum visits ever. Spread across four buildings, the numerous exhibits, films, interactive demos, etc. bring to a chilling reality the terrors of WWII.
The film by Tom Hanks on the war is a must see extra worthy of the additional charge.
The Boeing exhibit/​building with life size airplanes, tanks, etc. was a high point for me.
The special exhibit on African Americans’ fight to fight is especially poignant

I don’t think anyone can say enough great things about this museum. I was in charge of planning a Naval reunion for a ship that was in both WWII and the Korean War. First, the museum gives free entrance to WWII veterans-​awesome!
I wish they could give free entrance to ALL military, but I understand that with a facility this large and involved, money must be made to keep it going, I can’t even imagine the costs…
We saw the movie ‘Beyond All Boundaries’ narrated by Tom Hank’s and I left crying. Also, the theater is incredible with seats connected to rumbling pads and they way you feel the booms and tanks going past is nothing short of phenomenal.
THEN, we had a lunch buffet in the room set up like a canteen and saw the show with three women performing as if they were the Andrews Sisters! There were 5 WWII veterans in the room and they had special tags. The three women came out and sang directly to them and got them to dance. Our WWII vet is 91 and it made his entire year!
Oh! The museum… haha! It is the best display of artifacts and information shown in a way that interest even children as young as 10! When you walk through the war and it is wintertime for the soldiers… you experience the cold, too! Amazing!
You MUST not miss this if you have 1 day in New Orleans, this is more important than anything else!

Prévoir plusieurs heures pour visiter cet excellent musée sur la seconde guerre mondial. Le film en 4D Beyond All Boundaries est à voir!

French Quarter is NOLA’s most well-​known destination, but the National WWII Museum should be the next big thing that people talk about when it comes to NOLA tourism! Voted #4 museum in the US and #11 in the world, this is the best historical museum I have been and certainly ranks as one of my top favorite museums of all time in the world. Even if you are not a history nerd like me, I think the museum’s fully-​restored planes and tanks or the interactive exhibits will give you an interesting museum experience that you cannot miss.
Affiliated with the Smithsonian Institute, National WWII Museum is newly renovated and is still undergoing even more expansion. The museum already boasts four impressive exhibit buildings:
1) Louisiana Memorial Pavilion: The original building that focuses on D-​Day and hosts special exhibits
2) Solomon Victory Theater: The 4D movie venue that features a brief history of WWII through Beyond the Boundaries, dubbed by Tom Hanks
3) US Freedom Pavilion — The Boeing Center: The tall glass structure that houses fully-​restored aerial and ground vehicles including the B-​17 bomber
4) Campaigns of Courage: Two-​storied exhibit hall with each floor detailing the European and the Pacific theaters (Pacific theater is still under construction)
Though the vehicles in the Freedom Pavilion were impressive, my favorite part of the museum was the Campaigns of Courage. The exhibit of the European theater was detailed but far from being dull: throughout the road to Berlin was plenty of interactive exhibits and short documentaries to make the storytelling more lively. I think the best part of Campaigns of Courage was that every exhibit that featured each stage of the war was decorated to its environment (For example, the snowy exhibit for the Battle of the Bulge) to deliver an more immerse experience.
You can easily spend a whole day or even two days here! I took two days and barely finished the three exhibit buildings, so if you like history, I highly recommend you upgrading your admission for a two-​day admission for only $ 6. No matter what though, a trip here is not complete without a 4D movie storytelling by Tom Hanks for $ 5 more!
Overall, the National WWII Museum is a must-​go destination. Though the base admission is $ 25, this museum is so good that it certainly lives up to its reputation as Tripadvisor’s #1 NOLA attraction
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tl;dr version:
1) One of the best museums ever
2) Many interactive elements and impressive exhibits
3) Highly recommend the movie and 2-​day upgrade

By far the best and most important museum experience I have ever been privileged to visit.
The 4D Show is awe inspiring, educational and emotion invoking.
To do it right you need a full day or two half days.
More coming too and a restaurant and soda shoppe on premise too.
65 million died in this war, over 410,000 Americans. For our freedom.

This is a world class museum. I am proud that it is located here in New Orleans. People from all over the world come to see this museum. Since its beginnings as the D-​Day Museum it has grown to an expansive facility housing artifacts from all over the world. There are multiple buildings, theaters, and interactive opportunities to learn.
I find that the tragedy and atrocity of the war is not glossed over, but it is tastefully presented so people can understand the gravity of what happened to the entire world during that time. There was something very humanizing in the realization that humanity and society as we know it faced a very real threat.
I have seen the solemn faces of little kids and teenagers as they absorb what war is actually like. I have seen families talking about where their grandfather served and imagining what his day must have been like. I have seen people sag under the weight of what the world endured. I have seen soldiers and veterans of more recent wars gaining comfort in the fact that no sacrifice will be forgotten. I have been lucky enough to see veterans of WWII and thank them for their service. They greet everyone proudly, and I feel honored to have been able to tell them thank you.
If you get the chance, go see the Beyond all Boundaries film. It is an extra five dollars, but worth every penny. I was in tears when I left. I also participated in the USS Tang Submarine experience. I got to be at the torpedo firing control station. It is also extra, but well worth the money to me.
If you ever get the chance to go to this museum, please do so. Say thank you to the Veterans there, and carry a little piece of history away in your heart.

Très beau musé.
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vaux le détour

Einen sehr beeindruckenden Beitrag zur Aufarbeitung der Geschichte bietet das WWII-​Museum in New Orleans. Die umfangreiche Sammlung von Gegenständen und Informationen lässt erahnen, welche Umstände zum Beginn dieses Krieges geführt haben, wie die amerikanische Politik und die Bevölkerung im Laufe der Zeit ihre Einstellung verändert haben und welche Anstrengungen technischer, militärischer und individueller Natur letztlich zum Ende des Schreckens geführt haben. Ein für Europäer eher ungewohnter Fokus ist auf die Rolle Japans gerichtet, natürlich auf Grund der Geschehnisse rund um Pearl Habour und Hiroshima.
Die Ausstellung ist hervorragend aufbereitet, Informationen multimedial vorhanden. Im Kino des Museums wird eine 4D-​Dokumentation (in der typischen amerikanischen Art, moderiert von Tom Hanks) vorgeführt — für mich persönlich etwas unpassend.
Die freiwlligen HelferInnen sind sehr hilfsbereit und machen diesen Museumsbesuch zu einem beeindruckenden Erlebnis.