PLAN YOUR FIELD TRIP TODAY!
The National WWII Museum offers an exciting educational experience for students and teachers alike. The Museum’s Education Team will help you explore the history and lessons of World War II through field trips that incorporate object-based learning, educational technology, and world-class exhibits. The Museum’s rich collection of powerful artifacts and first-person accounts take history beyond the textbook and into the hands of curious students.
To book your visit, contact our Group Sales Department
by calling 504-528-1944 x 222
or emailing group.sales@nationalww2museum.org.
Operation Field Trip
Get ready for a memorable hands-on learning adventure this fall at The National WWII Museum! In October 2025, we’re launching Operation Field Trip—a brand-new, fully reimagined student field trip experience designed to be interactive, educational, and unforgettable.
The Operation Field Trip experience begins with a welcome session with members of the Educational Team who will brief students on the Museum and what they can expect during their visit. Then, using our new Student Gallery Guide, students will explore key exhibits, sparking their critical thinking and curiosity about World War II. Additional program highlights include a pre-visit orientation guide for teachers, hands-on artifact analysis, and post-visit supplemental learning materials.
(Rates for 10 people or more)
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General Admission |
General Admission + Beyond All Boundaries |
General Admission + Beyond All Boundaries AND Freedom Theater |
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| Student (with ID) | $19.00 | $26.00 | $29.00 |
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Chaperones (1 Chaperone per 10 students) |
Free | Free | Free |
| Additional Chaperones | $23.00 | $30.00 | $33.00 |
We're thrilled to announce an opportunity for FREE field trips to The National WWII Museum exclusively for Title 1 schools in Louisiana! This program covers admission for up to 60 students and six chaperones, giving your class the chance to explore history in an unforgettable, hands-on way—at no cost to your school. Spots are limited—start planning your field trip today!
Funds for our 2025–26 Louisiana Title I Free Field Trip Program are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Schools must:
- Qualify as a Title I School in Louisiana and provide verification.
- Serve students between grades 4 and 12.
- Provide own transportation; reimbursements are not available.
Title I Field Trip Guidelines
- Visit dates: October 2025 – May 2026
- Costs covered: Museum general admission plus the 4D experience Beyond All Boundaries
- Maximum field trip size: 60 students and six chaperones (one chaperone is required per every 10 students)
- Additional student cost: $19 per student + $7 for Beyond All Boundaries
- Additional chaperone cost: $23 per chaperone + $7 for Beyond All Boundaries (one chaperone is required per every 10 students)
- One reservation and one form of payment are required.
- 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.
Reserve Your Field Trip
Contact the Group Sales Department by calling 504-528-1944 x 222 or emailing group.sales@nationalww2museum.org with the following information to reserve your visit:
- School name and address
- Teacher contact with phone number and email
- Date of visit
- Grade Level
- Arrival time
- Total number of students
- Total number of chaperones
- Beyond All Boundaries time (plays from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day, on the hour)
- Would you like to add Freedom Theater for an additional $3 per person?
- Would you like to purchase boxed lunches?
We are excited to offer school groups the opportunity to perform here at the Museum. Admission must be purchased for a school band or choral group to perform. Groups must perform upon arrival. Performances will be held outdoors on Museum campus subject to weather.
This may be arranged through Group Sales at 504-528-1944 x 222 or group.sales@nationalww2museum.org.
2025–26 Performance Guidelines
- Maximum of 75 student performers.
- Maximum performance time of 30 minutes.
- No amplification or instruments requiring power allowed.
- Performances to occur on weekdays in March through May.
- The Museum does not have space for instrument storage or for groups to change clothes before or after performing.
- All performances are open to the public and will be held outdoors on the Museum’s campus, subject to weather.
- Chairs provided upon request.
- Flag bearers/baton majorettes may not perform.
- Patriotic, 1940s, and/or swing music preferred.
Catered Boxed Lunches
The American Sector Catering offers boxed lunches for school group visits! Hot and cold options available; minimum order of 10. 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
The American Sector Restaurant & Bar
Open daily 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sit-down dining featuring classic American fare inspired by the WWII era and local Louisiana tradition.
Jeri Nims Soda Shop
Open daily 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Counter service café featuring breakfast, quick bites, and sweet treats.
If your group plans to eat lunch on campus, please inform the Group Sales Department to ensure we can accommodate you accordingly.
Scheduling Your Group
To schedule your field trip, contact the Group Sales Department by calling 504-528-1944 x 222 or emailing group.sales@nationalww2museum.org at least one week prior to your preferred visit date. Visit dates subject to availability; peak months for groups are March, April, and May. School groups are required to have one chaperone per every 10 students.
Planning Your Visit
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 new Freedom Theater experience for an additional fee. Students are also welcome to participate in Final Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience—a unique interactive opportunity to serve as a submarine crewmember—free of charge, subject to availability.
Our Group Sales team is happy to assist with reservations for shows at BB’s Stage Door Canteen as well as group dining options at the Museum.
Hours and Accessibility
Museum Exhibits & Museum Store
Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Beyond All Boundaries 4D Expereince
Sunday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Showtimes on the hour
The Priddy Family Foundation Freedom Theater
Open daily 9:50 a.m. – 4:10 p.m.
Final Mission: USS Tang Experience
Open daily 11:15 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.
Show times at 15, 25 and 55 after the hour
The American Sector Restaurant + Bar
Sunday – Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Jeri Nims Soda Shop
Sunday– Saturday: 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.
Payment and Cancellation
Payment is required 72 hours in advance of arrival. There should be one designated group leader to process payment for the group before arrival and for check in at the Museum’s ticket counter on the day of the visit. The Museum does not provide direct billing or receive purchase orders for payment. Payment for group meals should be handled by American Sector Catering prior to arrival.
Please notify us as soon as possible in writing to cancel an existing group reservation. Cancellations within 72 hours of the group arrival are nonrefundable.
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.
OUR CAMPUS
Designated by Congress as the official WWII museum of the United States, The National WWII Museum is located in downtown New Orleans on a six-acre campus, where six soaring pavilions house historical exhibits, on-site restoration work, a period dinner theater, and restaurants.
Group Visits
The Museum provides one of the most unique group experiences available. Group rates offered for 10 or more guests.