Plan Your Visit
Open daily, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Mardi Gras Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Beyond All Boundaries
See the incredible 4D cinematic experience narrated by Executive Producer Tom Hanks.
Featured Events
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Documentary Screening: "Veteran Children: When Parents Go To War"
Join us for a special documentary screening on Veterans Day. This program focuses on the remarkable struggles, strengths, and perspective of America’s military children. While recognizing that the impact of war is profound, Veteran Children: When Parents Go To War provides a unique lens as American families tell us their experiences in their own words.
Hunting a Nazi: An Evening with Neal Bascomb
Join The National WWII Museum as we welcome author Neal Bascomb in a discussion on his works based on the capture and trial of Adolf Eichmann.
Dine & Dance with the Victory Swing Orchestra
The National WWII Museum's own Victory Swing Orchestra celebrates the great big bands of the WWII era.
PT-305
Experience history like never before aboard PT-305! Fast and maneuverable, patrol-torpedo boats were a unique and essential tool for US naval forces during World War II. See and feel the PT boat experience and learn about the service of the men who called them home with PT-305—the world's only fully restored combat-veteran PT boat in operation today!
Exhibits
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Road to Tokyo
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Road to Berlin
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Special Exhibits
Museum Tours
Expand your visit to The National WWII Museum on an exclusive guided tour! Each tour takes you on a different adventure, from the immersive exhibits inside the Campaigns of Courage: European and Pacific Theaters pavilion to the private Center for Collections & Archives where a curator will display and explain WWII artifacts not currently on view in the Museum.
Groups
Looking for a place guaranteed to move and educate your group? The National WWII Museum is a remarkable must-see attraction in New Orleans that illuminates the American experience during World War II. Ranked the #1 attraction in New Orleans on Trip Advisor and recipient three years in a row of the Travelers’ Choice Award, the Museum brings history to life with moving personal stories and powerful interactive displays.
