PLAN YOUR FIELD TRIP TODAY!
The National WWII Museum offers an exciting, educational experience for students and teachers alike. One adult chaperone per every 10 students is required for all student groups. Please read the following information and then contact our Sales office by calling 504-528-1944 x 222 or emailing group.sales@nationalww2museum.org.
The Education Department at The National WWII Museum helps you explore the history and lessons of World War II. Museum field trips incorporate object-based learning, educational technology, and world-class exhibits. The Museum’s rich collection of artifacts, archives, and oral histories take history beyond the textbook and into the hands of curious students.
(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 | $22.00 | $29.00 | $32.00 |
Limited Title I funding is available for Louisiana Title I schools on a first come, first served basis.
- Maximum 60 students and six chaperones per school.
- Any additional students and chaperones subject to group rates.
- Funding available for Museum admission only; Beyond All Boundaries and Final Mission not included.
- Contact Group Sales to make your reservation.
Exhibit Worksheets are available for a variety of Museum galleries. Please download and print the following worksheets to use while exploring The National WWII Museum.
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. The Museum has ongoing construction through 2024.
This may be arranged through Group Sales at 504-528-1944 x 222 or group.sales@nationalww2museum.org.
2023–2024 PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES
- The Museum will allow a maximum of 75 student performers.
- Performance time is limited to 30 minutes.
- No amplification or instruments requiring power are allowed.
- All performances to occur only on weekdays throughout March–May.
- The Museum is not a performance venue; however, we do welcome performance groups to perform outside on Founder’s Plaza.
- 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.
- 1940s, swing, and/or patriotic music is preferred.
Group Dining:
Catered group boxed lunches are available for purchase. Please notify our Group Sales team when you book your field trip if you are interested in adding on to your Museum visit. Minimum order of 10 is required. Hot and cold options available. Strongly recommended for groups. Contact 504-528-1944 x 222 or group.sales@nationalww2museum.org to make your reservation and add on a boxed lunch.
On-campus dining options available for individual purchase:
The American Sector Restaurant & Bar: Open daily, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy victory with every bite with our victory garden-to-table menu for lunch. Full service restaurant & bar.
Jeri Nims Soda Shop: Open daily, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Casual counter service. Stop in at any point during your visit for breakfast, a quick sandwich, or a sweet treat!
Details
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Scheduling a Group
Please contact Group Sales to schedule your visit at least one week in advance to determine if your desired visit date is available. Peak months for groups are March, April, and May. For tour groups, the Museum offers complimentary admission for tour escort and driver. Youth groups are required to have one chaperone for every 10 kids.
We suggest a minimum of four hours to view Museum galleries. Groups may also add the 4D cinematic experience Beyond All Boundaries and perform as crew members in Final Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience for an additional fee, subject to availability. Group Sales will also be happy to assist you with BB's Stage Door Canteen group reservations and/or group lunch and dinner options at the Museum.
To plan your group visit or for more information, please call 504-528-1944 x 222 (toll free 1-877-813-3329 x 222) or email group.sales@nationalww2museum.org.
Hours and Accessibility
Museum Exhibits & Museum Store
Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Beyond All Boundaries at The Solomon Victory Theater
Sunday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Showtimes on the hour
Final Mission: USS Tang Experience
Sunday – Saturday: 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. – 4:00 p.m.
Jeri Nims Soda Shop
Sunday– Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
All venues are 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.
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 for 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. Group visit cancellations within 72 hours of the group arrival are nonrefundable.
Parking and Directions
The Museum provides an unloading/loading zone only for buses along Magazine Street (GPS address: 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 under the I-10 overpass. Buses are not allowed to unload/load on Andrew Higgins Drive in front of the Museum due to safety hazards. Paid car parking is available in Museum ‘s parking garage located 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.