For a one-of-a-kind field trip experience, plan a visit for your students to The National WWII Museum—the #1 attraction in New Orleans and one of the top-ranked museums in the country.
The Museum’s newly reimagined Operation Field Trip brings history to life while supporting your classroom goals. Through world-class immersive exhibits, compelling firsthand stories, and expert educator support, students engage with World War II in ways textbooks alone can’t provide while teachers gain a meaningful, standards-aligned experience complete with essential resources and classroom-ready activities.
What qualifies as a field trip visit?
To qualify as a field trip, the visit must be booked by a teacher or school leader/administrator with the intention of enhancing classroom curriculum. Field trips must be booked Monday through Friday, with an arrival time between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Field trips must be booked at least 14 business days before the planned visit date to participate in the Operation Field Trip program.
For all other group visits, please visit our Groups page.
Starting Fall 2026
We’re thrilled to offer free field trips for Louisiana schools, grades 5–12! Find out if you qualify and book your field trip today.
The Operation Field Trip Experience
Teachers and school administrators who book a field trip directly with the Museum can benefit from our full Operation Field Trip experience. We’ll provide support before, during, and after your visit.
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Intel Drop
Pre-visit resources aligned with Louisiana social studies standards -
Student Gallery Guides
Designed to increase engagement with the exhibits -
Group Dining Options
Catered boxed lunches or à la carte dining available -
Add-On Options
Add tickets to 4D cinematic experience Beyond All Boundaries and immersive rotating Freedom Theater -
Knowledge Lockdown
A post-visit follow-up from Museum educators
Starting in Fall 2026, we’re thrilled to offer free field trips for Louisiana schools, grades 5–12! Free field trips are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis and must be booked directly with the Museum. The free Operation Field Trip program is offered on select dates, weekday mornings only.
Who qualifies for the Louisiana free field trips?
- Louisiana school grades 5–12
- Must be booked by a teacher or school leader/administrator with the intention of enhancing classroom curriculum
- Only offered weekday mornings for school groups arriving between 9:00–1:00 p.m.
- Limited spots available with select blackout dates
What is included in the free field trip program?
- General admission (including access to all exhibits) and student tickets to the 4D film Beyond All Boundaries (when available)
- Free admission for one chaperone for every 10 students; additional chaperones must pre-purchase through the website booking link provided by Group Sales
- Museum orientation (approximately 15 minutes) provided by Museum educators
- Standards-aligned Student Gallery Guide and pencil for each student
- Pre- and post-visit classroom resources
Request Your Free Louisiana Field Trip Now
Visits are not confirmed until you receive booking confirmation from the Group Sales Department. To change the date of your field trip, you must call or email the Group Sales Department before your visit. For questions or issues accessing the form, email group.sales@nationalww2museum.org or call 504-528-1944 x 222.
We offer special group rates on field trips for schools that do not qualify for the Louisiana free field trip program.
Field Trip Special Rates
(Rates for 10 people or more)
For Schools Booking Direct
| General Admission | General Admission + Beyond All Boundaries | General Admission + Beyond All Boundaries AND Freedom Theater | |
| Student (with ID) | $20.00 | $27.00 | $30.00 |
| Chaperones (1 Chaperone per 10 students) | Free | Free | Free |
| Additional Chaperones | $24.00 | $31.00 | $34.00 |
What is included in a paid field trip visit?
- Student pricing for Museum admission and additional experiences
- Free admission for one chaperone for every 10 students; additional chaperones must pre-purchase through the website booking link (including bus drivers if they enter the Museum)
- Museum orientation (approximately 15 minutes, available weekday mornings) provided by Museum educators
- Standards-aligned Student Gallery Guide and pencil for each student
- Pre- and post-visit classroom resources
Payment guidelines:
- Payment is due three business days out from booking and can be made over the phone by calling 504-528-1944 with your confirmation number on hand
- No reductions or refunds past payment
- Absolutely no reductions can be made at check-in, and the school will be held responsible for the guaranteed amount
- Should your group arrive late and miss any ticketed experiences, you are not eligible for a refund
- The Museum accepts credit card, checks, or ACH payments.
- The Museum does not accept Purchase Orders.
For questions or issues accessing the forms, email group.sales@nationalww2museum.org or call 504-528-1944 x 222.
Catered Boxed Lunches
The Museum’s American Sector Catering offers boxed lunches for school group visits. Hot and cold options available; minimum order of 20. Lunch reservations must be made at least two weeks prior to visit. If you are interested in adding boxed lunches to your field trip, please notify our Group Sales team when booking your visit.
À La Carte On-Campus Dining
Jeri Nims Soda Shop Open daily 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Counter service café featuring breakfast, quick lunch options, and sweet treats. Please note that space is limited and may not work for large groups.
If your group plans to eat lunch on campus, please inform our Group Sales team to ensure we can accommodate you accordingly.
Bring Your Own Bagged Lunch
Groups are welcome to bring their own bagged lunches from home or school. Lunches will be stored with the Operations team in a designated area while the group tours the Museum. There will be assigned spaces for your group to eat. Food from restaurants outside the Museum cannot be ordered to the Museum for delivery or brought in.
If your group plans to eat lunch on campus, please inform our Group Sales team to ensure we can accommodate you accordingly.
We recommend allowing a minimum of four hours to explore the Museum’s galleries. Enhance your visit by adding the 4D cinematic experience Beyond All Boundaries and/or the Freedom Theater experience for an additional fee.
Our Group Sales team is happy to assist with reservations for live performance shows at BB’s Stage Door Canteen (based on availability) as well as group dining options at the Museum.
Hours
Museum Exhibits & Museum Store
Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Beyond All Boundaries 4D Experience
Daily showings 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
48-minute experience, Show times on the hour
The Priddy Family Foundation Freedom Theater
Daily showings 9:50 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.
30-minute experience, Show times twice an hour
Jeri Nims Soda Shop
Open daily 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Museum is closed Mardi Gras Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Accessibility
The Museum is fully ADA accessible to all visitors. A limited number of wheelchairs are provided for use in the Museum at no charge.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for all visitors. To support individuals with sensory needs, the Museum offers Sensory Bags and Weighted Lap Pads, available through our partnership with KultureCity®. These resources are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability.
Please note that certain areas of the Museum may include loud noises, bright lights, or other sensory stimuli that could be overwhelming for some visitors. We recommend preparing students and guests in advance and making use of our sensory resources as needed to help ensure a comfortable and enjoyable visit.
Cancellation Policy
Payment is due three business days out from booking and can be made over the phone by calling 504-528-1944 with your confirmation number on hand. No reductions or refunds past payment.
Parking and Directions
The Museum provides an unloading/loading zone for buses along Magazine Street (945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130). Museum staff will issue the bus driver a parking pass for complimentary parking two blocks down Magazine Street in the Museum’s parking lot under the I-10 overpass. Buses are not allowed to unload/load on Andrew Higgins Drive in front of the Museum’s main entrance due to safety hazards. Paid car parking is available in Museum’s parking garage at 1024 Magazine Street.