Jackson Square French Quarter

Visiting the Museum from the French Quarter

Experience two iconic New Orleans destinations
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Welcome to New Orleans!

From our world-famous culinary and music scenes to our centuries-old neighborhoods and must-see museums, the Crecent City offers experiences and attractions you won’t find anywhere else.

Among the most popular stops for visitors are the French Quarter, the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans, and The National WWII Museum, the city’s #1 attraction, in the Arts & Warehouse District. Luckily, these two destinations are located just blocks from each other, making it easy to experience both in the same day or weekend.

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Planning Your Visit

You can plan your Museum visit while still exploring the Quarter at the Museum Tickets & Information Center located at 507 St. Ann Street in the historic Lower Pontalba Building on Jackson Square, steps away from Cafe du Monde. 

This partnership between The National WWII Museum and the Louisiana State Museum is a great way for French Quarter visitors to discover and purchase tickets to some of New Orleans’s top world-class museums and cultural attractions.

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Getting Here

Getting from the French Quarter to the Museum has never been easier. 

Streetcars: Take the St. Charles Avenue line (nearest stop at St. Joseph Street) or Riverfront line (nearest stop Julia Station) for a classic New Orleans experience.

Pedicabs: Hail a pedicab bike taxi for an immersive yet affordable quick trip through the heart of the city.  

Taxis and Ride-Hailing Services: Local taxicab services and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft are also good options with plenty of drivers and pick-up locations throughout the Quarter. Visitors can be conveniently dropped off right in front of the Museum’s main entrance at 525 Andrew Higgins Boulevard.

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: You can also get to the Museum from the Quarter via City Sightseeing’s Hop-On Hop-Off bus! Board at Jackson Square (Stop 1) and take in the sights of the city on your way to the Museum (Stop 10). One full loop on the bus (18 stops) is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. 

Walking: From Jackson Square, head south on Decatur Street until you reach Canal Street. Cross Canal and continue along Magazine Street for approximately 0.7 miles until you reach the Museum. Take a right onto Andrew Higgins Boulevard to enter the Museum. Walking takes approximately 30 minutes.

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