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National WWII Museum

One of the best museums in the country, telling America's war through personal stories, real aircraft and an immersive 4D film narrated by Tom Hanks.

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Open
Every day
Price
Paid; extra for the film and special experiences
Time Needed
4–5 hours
Address
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
St. Charles streetcar to Lee Circle, or a walk from the French Quarter.
Accessibility
Fully accessible.

Why Go

Founded as the D-Day Museum by historian Stephen Ambrose, the museum fills several pavilions with galleries on the Road to Berlin and the Road to Tokyo, a hangar of suspended warplanes, and a submarine experience. Each visitor gets a dog tag to follow one person's war.

Tips

  • Give it most of a day; buy timed tickets online.

Nearby

Mardi Gras World20 min walkSaints at the Superdome22 min walkSteamboat Natchez25 min walkFrench Quarter and Jackson Square28 min walk · Must-See

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