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Guide - Second Floor |
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2nd
Floor West - Prelude to War through Home of
the Higgins Boats
Start your exploration of WWII in 1939. The
United States has only the 18th largest army
in the world, while Germany, Japan, and Italy
are on the Road to War. As war comes to America,
enlist in the Armed Forces, joining the effort
on the Home Front, and build a Higgins boat
on the bayou. Listen to the voices of those
who were there and remember - "The fellow
who relaxes is helping the Axis!" |
2nd
Floor East - The D-Day Invasions in the Pacific
Photographs, electronic maps, dioramas, and
artifacts, both rare and commonplace, will
bring the enormity of the Pacific War to life.
Personal accounts of war experiences from
veterans and civilians who were there explore
the war's humanity and inhumanity. Come to
the Museum to honor our Pacific veterans and
to explore a different kind of war. |
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- Museum hours: 9-5 daily. Closed New Years
Day, Mardi Gras, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas
Day.
- All restrooms on the ground floor. Wheelchair
accessible. Baby changing facilities.
- In the Malcolm Forbes Theater: D-Day Remembered
and Price for Peace shown daily on an
alternating schedule beginning at 9:30
- No flash photography allowed in Main Galleries.
No video photography or tripods allowed in the
Museum.
- No food, drink, smoking, or pets (except for
service animals) allowed in the Museum .
- Museum Welcome Guides are available in French,
Spanish, German, and Braille. (inquire at the
Information Desk).
- The Museum is fully accessible to people in
wheelchairs. A limited number of wheelchairs
are available for use in the Museum at no charge
(inquire at the front desk).
- Coat check facility available.
- Call 504-527-6012 for information on:
Membership (ext. 238)
Artifact Donations (ext. 228)
School Field Trips (ext. 255)
Building Rentals (ext.236)
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