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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.
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Meet the Author: Chris Hartley
The Institute for the Study of War and Democracy is delighted to host a conversation on a new book that highlights the personal side of war and commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Hürtgen Forest, a controversial battle still to this day.
Stage Door Songbook Series: Cole Porter
Join us for our first production of a brand new series, the Stage Door Songbook Series.
Stage Door Songbook Series: Cole Porter
Join us for our first production of a brand new series, the Stage Door Songbook Series.
The 2019 International Conference on World War II
"June 1944: The Month that Changed the World"
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!
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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.
