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The National World War II
Museum draws 1,000 daily visitors
City’s premier
museum reaches major post-Katrina visitor attendance
NEW ORLEANS (February 28,
2008) – As the New Orleans tourism industry continues
its post-Katrina recovery, The National World War II
Museum hit an important attendance milestone last
weekend when attendance topped 1,000 visitors on
Saturday, February 24, marking the first time it has
reached that level since the storm devastated the city
and its top industry on August 29, 2005.
“Reaching this visitor milestone is more than just
gratifying news for our Museum,” said Dr. Gordon H.
“Nick” Mueller, President and CEO. “It is also a clearly
positive sign for New Orleans as both our population and
our tourism numbers rebound.”
This robust admission figure included individuals,
student and adult groups, Museum members, and teachers
attending a workshop on tolerance related to the
Museum’s current special exhibition, Anne Frank: A
History for Today. Since the Museum reopened on December
3, 2005, attendance has grown monthly. The Anne Frank
exhibition, a compelling exploration of a timeless
Holocaust story, has generated the most dramatic
increases. Developed by the Anne Frank House in
Amsterdam and sponsored in North America by the Anne
Frank Center USA, the exhibition will be on view through
March 25.
Of additional note, the Museum’s national Board of
Trustees re-affirmed its confidence in New Orleans’
future by proceeding with a $300 million capital
expansion project which, when complete, will create a
six-acre campus of exhibition pavilions illuminating the
entire American experience during the World War II
years. The expanded destination attraction is expected
to draw more than 700,000-visitors-a-year when
completed. Ground-breaking for the next phase of the
expansion – an advanced format, 4-D theater – will take
place within weeks.
The National World War II Museum is designated by
Congress as “America’s National World War II Museum.” It
interprets the American Experience during World War II
years and celebrates the American Spirit, the teamwork,
optimism, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who
won World War II and promotes the exploration and
expression of these values by future generations.
For more information on programs and exhibits at the
National World War II Museum, visit
www.nationalww2museum.org or call 504-527-6012. To
arrange group visits for schools, churches and
synagogues, reunion groups and other organizations,
please call 504.527.6012, ext. 222.
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