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The National WWII Museum
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Browse a huge collection of artifacts and exhibits dedicated to World War II.
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4.9Incredible the way the museums were set up and emerged you.
Nov 19, 2025Very friendly staff
Dec 22, 2025Massive museum with tons of artifacts, great documented exhibits and quality films to support it all.
Nov 20, 2025definitely worth the visit and admission fee or just buy a city pass 😎😎
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What you'll do
This huge, six-acre museum honors the courage and sacrifice of the brave American soldiers who fought in WWII.
There are seven permanent exhibition halls to discover, each exploring a different side to WWII in an easy-to-follow layout. You will learn all about what life in America was like during this perilous time, see a timeline of the events and understand how the war was won through interactive exhibits and displays, that really bring the story to life.
The National WWII Museum highlights
The Arsenal of Democracy
As the newest permanent exhibit at the museum, the Arsenal of Democracy plays an important role in the museum’s storytelling. Through the multimedia displays and first-hand accounts, the exhibit aims to humanize the soldiers and allow visitors to relate to and connect with people who lived in 1940s America.
Road to Tokyo
This display examines the cultural differences, logistics, and challenges of the American war against Japanese forces during World War II. The artifacts and short films showcased at this exhibit tell the stories of American GIs in a foreign land who forged a road to Tokyo.
Road to Berlin
Follow the war through the countries of Europe. Listen to personal stories that paint a picture of the struggles in Germany, the campaigns against Axis powers and more. The galleries highlight battles in Italy, North Africa, Germany, and the Mediterranean.
The D-Day Invasion of Normandy
This is the oldest exhibit at the museum and tells the riveting story of D-Day from beginning to end. Learn about the planning by the Allied forces beforehand. See artifacts and belongings of D-Day soldiers from that fateful day in 1944.
US Merchant Marine Gallery
Peruse the profiles of merchant mariners who risked their lives transporting weapons, troops, and supplies during World War II.
US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center
Stand beside ground-level macro artifacts to view iconic WWII airplanes— or brave sky-high catwalks for an up-close look. Exhibits describe the history and production of war machines and honor service in every branch of the military.
John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion
Get an up-close view at some of the Museum's extensive collection of macro-artifacts, and learn how STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) helped solve some of World War II's toughest problems.
Facts
WWII was the largest and most expensive war ever, and so was the aftermath, as most cities had lost major industry and been turned to rubble by aggressive bombings.
The Higgins boats, or Landing Craft Vehicles, were amphibious boats that made the landing on the shores of Normandy possible at D-Day. These boats were made in New Orleans by shipbuilder Andrew Higgins.
There were 291,557 American combat casualties in total after the war finished.
What's included
Access seven permanent exhibits and hundreds of artifacts.
Enjoy hands-on exhibits and easy-to-follow timelines of the events.
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945 Magazine St,, New Orleans, LA 70130, United States, New Orleans, USStandard opening hours
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