This is an amazing interactive museum that brings WWII up close and personal. The dog tags you get in the beginning to follow a soldiers story is brilliant! Plan 1 or 2 whole days if you really like to read and take time in all the exhibits. The American Cafe and 2 gift shops make this such a memorable experience. FANTASTIC learning experience for kids.

A must see if you visit New Orleans. The thought, creativity and planning that went into this amazing, top-notch complex is mind-blowing. During COVID, the museum offers timed entries and complementary touch-screen wands for the interactive displays. At no time did I feel uncomfortable by crowds.This is no ordinary museum with old clothes and relics behind glass display cases (although there are several). The designers went to great lengths to reconstruct a home in the 1940s or to make you feel as though you are in a snow storm during the Battle of the Bulge. My child loved the 5 airplanes suspended in air. The 50-minute movie, Beyond all Boundaries, narrated by Tom Hanks is a 4-D presentation that is a must-see. The most profound thing that stuck out in my mind was how reverent and silent all participants were during their time in the museum.There are friendly staff members located throughout the facility that are willing to help you or explain an exhibit to you. Private tours are available and a parking garage is located across the street. I recommend staying at the Higgins Hotel across the street as they sometimes offer package deals. All-in-all the experience was moving, beautifully and tastefully done and is a lasting tribute to the men and women who fought to preserve the liberty and freedom we all cherish.

The museum is a must if your going to NOLA. The hours are 9 to 5, we went from 12 to 5 and still didnt see everything. Be sure to include the movie. The Canteen closes at 2 if you want to eat, the food is great. You must wear a mask at all times. Parking for the 5 hours was $20 right next to the museum. It covers 3 buildings and 2 to 4 floors each. You will enjoy it.

This is absolutely a must see! Take a day to enjoy the whole museum, as it has numerous buildings and so much to offer. As a veteran Im so glad I went and got to see things I never knew about the war. And there is a lot of history that is tied to the New Orleans area. Absolutely amazing

I am a WW2 buff. My father repaired airplanes north of London during the war. Ive read numerous books about the war and watched many a movie. I was excited to go through the museum.This museum is incredible! The layout, the WW2 content, videos, photos, items from the war are very very impressive. All fronts of the war are addressed. There are 5 sections (3 buildings). I added a lot of new information to my already vast knowledge.I was told that they are adding a new building which will address the liberation/post war time.Make your reservations on line. You will pick a specific day and time to arrive. Be sure to pay the extra $7 for the 4D movie. Spectacular!!!As we toured during covid, we wore masks. The main restaurant was open. Nice bathrooms throughout the buildings. Elevators are available for those who cannot navigate stairs. Wonderful large gift shop, that also sells a few cold beverages and candy/snacks.Allow plenty of time. We spent 4 hours in the museum and easily could have spent more.Wonderful, knowledgeable volunteers are throughout the exhibits to answer questions.Leaving this museum gave me a new appreciation for the huge sacrifice of multiple thousands to maintain our freedom.NOTE:. Its chilly in these buildings so bring a sweater or jacket.

What an amazing museum, so much to learn. The longer you stay the deeper you dive into history. One of the best places to visit in New Orleans.

I appreciate the substantial amount of work and dedication that went into this place. It definitely takes 2 days to go through and get the full experience. Im sad its taken me this long to go. The museum is usually trying to add things annually also.

Very informative! This should be a MUST field trip for students. The best museum! Ohh and let me not forget the staff at the entrance very welcoming and knowledgable. Be ready to spend half of the day there! Worth the trip!

This place is truly amazing. It is difficult to see everything in one visit. I was at a private event so we had the Victory Belles for entertainment. They were amazing and very entertaining. This was a very memorable experience and I am ready to go back and see the things I missed. A must do in New Orleans!

Really a wonderful museum! Usually Im the one wanting to go to museums but this time it was my husband wanting to go. I particularly liked the many video presentations, since I dont care to sirens all day reading played plaques. Very visual and interactive. Would definitely suggest passing for the movie Beyond All Boundaries, its not expensive and is a highlight. Plan on spending all day, theres a lot to see! I did have a hard time figuring out how to fully use the dog tag they give you. The instructions once you leave the main enlistment area/train are vague.

The displays of history are amazing. The men and women who braved this war and time era are simply amazing. We owe them so much.

This museum has all the artifacts and great history throughout World War II! A great field trip, educational and vacation spot to bring families and those who have family who served during World War II. I highly recommend to visit the museum in New Orleans for vacation!As well to commemorate my grandfather who served in the Army while battling in Europe. Thanking to all active members and veterans for their service!

This is an amazing and huge museum. We spent a few hours there on our first visit and only were able to take in the first building (out of 5) and the movie. Well definitely be going back with the reduced cost return visitor price to see the rest.

Every American should experience this museum. It was an absolutely humbling experience to see what the Great Generation went through to answer the global call to arms in defense of freedom. Dont forget what our family members and countrymen fought and died for.

Highly recommend for anyone interested in WW2, but especially if you want to get someone else interested in WW2. The exhibits are really engaging and make good use of video and visuals to draw in a young/modern audience. Can be done in a day if you break for lunch, but may be easier to take in over two days.

Everyone should be required to visit this museum. History should not be forgotten. This museum does a good job of presenting the feel of the times. The 4D movie was worthwhile. Do it first if you can. We ran out of time and only saw half the museum.

My son loved. Definitely not a one day visit. So much to take in. Some exhibits were not available and unfortunately not enough African American representation.

I cant give this place enough stars. Im not even a huge history fan and this place made me one. The exhibits are so intersting and creative. I learned a lot. We spent over 3 hours there and def couldve been there longer to able to read and take in all the information provided. The place is quite large. Honestly we got a little tired and thirsty and the restaurant closed at 3 so we couldnt get a drink. We waited until we finished out the rest of the museum and got a soda in the gift shop. Would def go back to really take in that latter half of our visit.

Such amazing history. The money was well worth it as there are 4 buildings full of history. Make sure to set aside a few hours to tour this wonder. Absolutely worth seeing. Staff is extremely helpful and friendly as well. Very much enjoyed this gem.

You need more than 1 day to go through, so much to learn. Even as a student of history, I learned so many new things. The exhibits were amazing, definitely recommend to everyone.

By far one of the best museums I have been to. The staff is friendly and extremely knowledgeable.

Remarkable history lessons. Im so glad I went. We took 2 days to see everything which was not quite enough time because one exhibit was closed....the European portion. I had never truly realized how world wide this war was. I came to see how incredibly dedicated everyone was in winning this war. The citizens as well as the military were all in and accomplished unbelievable feats of production, engineering, manufacturing, at every level and beyond. The women played a much larger role in the success of the war than I had realized. I was told that in a few years there will be another section added. It will focus on the liberation. I will definitely return to see that portion of the museum as well. We came to New Orleans specifically to see the museum. So glad we did.

Wow, just wow. Spent 6 hours there and didnt even make it 1/2 way through. So many things I didnt know! Such a beautiful place. I cant wait to visit again. TIP: There are dog tags that you can scan at the beginning of each exhibit to follow a soldier story. Super cool!

Amazing museum, beautifully curated. The design is great and allows you to flow from exhibit to exhibit. The planes are so incredible, they do a wonderful job of highlighting individual heroes and their stories.

Beautiful and moving. Be aware though that due to COVID there are a few of the interactive displays shut down. Still an amazing experience.

OKAY, well employees are extremely polite and to the point of exceptional! Does not make up for EVERYTHING that it is..... INCLUDING over priced entry or food in the restaurant. If you really care about history the price ?...THIS would NOT be so expensive if history mattered.. and it takes almost a full day because more COVID signs are posted vs directional signs. We went back and forth attempting to find our way through the museum. Tons of neat things and awesome set ups but If ya cared about history maybe a 10 dollar entry would be appropriate and normal priced food.... Because of the high price Ill personally never be back! once lesson learned! 2nd time wont occur in this lifetime! $13.99 for a patty melt with discussing seasoned fries .Dunno even what was on it but try Salt vs whatever that was. Unless it was free Id never go again.

We spent five hours touring all the exhibits. Its magical to be able to see a plane from all different sides including above and below!The detailed history of the war matched with the individual stories and social divisions create a very holistic picture of the United States and the effect we had on the war and the war had on us as a country.

First off, and most importantly TAKE YOUR TIME! We had a Gopass and planned just two hours for the visit, we saw maybe 1/4 of it. But that 1/4 was spectacular. We focused on the Japan theater because my wife is Filipino.It was wonderful, all the exhibits are so professionally done. They take everything to the next level to make it seem like you are there.The Japan portion felt like an actual jungle, highlighting the real experience.We need to come back and finish!

Who knew new orleans could get better?! this museum takes up an entire block and every nook and cranny is filled with amazing art and facts. Extremely interactive, keeps you engaged all through the museum with a keepsake of everything you learned to take home with you! LOVE

This is a must see. Get the two-day pass. Its worth every penny. There is so much here. Everything very well thought out and well put together.

Great place to learn more about wwii. Educational and interesting for kids 9 and above. We spend a couple of hours here walking through the few buildings of exhibit. There are online printouts of trivia for kids to complete to keep them engaged. Due to covud situation, the place is not overly crowded.

The museum was super high quality and very interesting. The exhibits are updated and clean. Well worth the price. It takes a few hours though so learn from my lesson and eat before.

Went during covid. We has a good experience. They were clean, there was a lot to do and learn. The informational movie theater was comfortable as well

Th WWII Museum was phenomenal!! Very informative, the displays, the interactive quizzes, the short clips of each phase of the war was just outstanding!! Well thought of & the love that went into each exhibit.A few things that will stick with me the rest of my life are:* the 4-D movie....AMAZING!!* a man from Hitlers concentration camp being rescued! His face of joy, clinching his hands in praise, being too weak to walk & being put on a stretcher was a moment that will be burnt in my mind the rest of my life!!* the bronze sculpture outside of the museum of the young fighter pilots getting ready for battle with the ghost fighter pilots behind them! I had to take a moment as my eyes watered. It looked soooo real & you felt like you were in the moment with them!!THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!OUR HISTORY HAS BEEN DISPLAYED IN SUCH AN OUTSTANDING, INFORMATIVE MANNER!!!GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS & GOD BLESS AMERICA

Wonderful, comprehensive exhibits telling both personal stories and the story of the war in general. A very respectful place to remember lives lost and the cost of war. I was there for 5 hours and only went through part of one building. There was so much to read and do. The staff were friendly too. Open during coronavirus and worth going to. Not too bad part of town either.

Such an amazing personal experience of the greatest generation and the war that shaped world history. So many personal stories and artificsts of those who saw the war. Absolutely stunning seeing up close planes and weapons. Worth the visit to experience it. As a grandson of a WW2 veteran and a combat veteran myself I truly enjoyed it.

I am a Marine Corps Veteran and it was a great honor to visit The National WWII Museum, highly recommend the movie Beyond All Boundaries, pretty intense. The exhibits were awesome. We had lunch there at The American Sector Restaurant & Bar, excellent food.

To say the truth I expected much more comprehensive exhibition judging how huge facilities museum has. I did not find any armored vehicles neither US army or allies nor Germans or Japanese. Could not see any artillery exemplars. So I was a bit disappointed. Hopefully they are going to have some more interesting stuff in the new facilities which are still under construction.Museum has a very good gift shops.

Absolutely deserves all the praise from other sourcesDefinitely the most consistent high quality displays Ive seenI would say even a step above Smithsonian

Very informative and a good place to go to to learn about world war II. they have interactive exhibits as well as movies about the times and other artifacts on display such as airplanes models of ships engines vehicles and such. Very good knowledgeable staff. Get there early when they first open if you want to avoid the big crowds. there is pay for parking around the place but is usually full and occupied if youre not there early. Its within easy walking distance of Bourbon Street if youre in good health. Maybe a 15-minute walk

I really loved this place wish I had more time to spend there I will come back one day I love that they give you a dog tag in the beginning of someone that served in the war and you can follow their story in different parts of the museum.

It is one of the best museum to see in New Orleans even if your not into War museums. Very educational and full of knowledge about individuals experience during the war.

I did miss the submarine experience (my familys favorite) which is currently closed due to community health precautions, but overall, an amazing educational morning and afternoon well spent. The family membership is an incredible value as our time spent on the WWII Museum Campus brings history to life for our children. Unrivaled facility and staff.

Best experience I could get at any kind of museum. I would recommend going in the morning because if you are following the events throughout the museum as well as watching the movie theater performance, it can easily take 5 to 6 hours. I guess that also depends on your interest level of WWII. Everyone should visit this museum at least once.

Very glad we made time to visit. Staff were really very helpful. Dont miss the Beyond All Boundaries film

Staff was informative and welcoming. Content is varied and separated appropriately through a plethora of galleries scattered throughout 2 (or 3) buildings. There are a variety of media types throught the museum and definately enough exhibits to keep you and your family busy for an entire day. I would plan at least 3hours for this compound. Dont sell it short. It really deserves the time.Cost of entry was 18$ per with military discount and masks were required while inside. They are giving out a stylus for use on interactive exhibits and provide hand sanitizer often. There is currently a lot of contruction so really only one entrance/exit that we say available.

For anyone who is a fan of WWII history, this is the place for you. I do wish they would make it a little more obvious as top which way youre supposed to go as well as maybe like something that says the end, go this way to exit. Also, like most museums, no shirts for tall people and most things are overpriced. But still, the museum itself is great.

The 4d movie is the best all around complete story of the war I have seen. The rest of the museum is just amazing as well as eye opening.

My mom and I absolutely LOVED LOVED LOVED this museum!!! There is SO MUCH history to makes us humble and proud of. We got here when they first opened on a Saturday AM and stayed until closing time. We couldnt finish visiting the entire museum; there was so much to see and we didnt see the time go by. Sadly, we were coming back home the very next day. We were absolutely AMAZED! - FANTASTIC staff, EXTREMELY clean and beyond ORGANIZED. We consider returning to NOLA just to visit this museum again! Proud American ! Thanks so much to ALL!

I was disappointed. Unfortunately this museum can’t compare to others that are similar - like the national WWI museum in KC or the USHMM in DC. The exhibits felt minimal, but you’ll enjoy the commitment to the timeline of the war as well as the films throughout.

Very well put together. The quality of displays and intuitive nature of the display make this now than a museum. There are traditional display cases with important artifacts secured behind glass. Yet you walk through the display as the rooms, exhibits and buildings immerse you in the war.

I have visited numerous world war II type museums across the country and this is up there with the best. Highly highly recommend this museum.

Moving. Humbling. So much history in one location. Plan on spending the better part of a day exploring and understanding the entire chain of events that led up to and eventually ended WW2.

Fantastic!!!! An absolute must for all history buffs. Be sure to add the movie when purchasing tickets. The movie alone is worth the admission price! Buy the 2 day ticket. We were there 7 hours and only saw 1.5 buildings. There are 5.

Museum is laid out in very organized way. Maps are available in many places. Try the burger in the American Cafe near the Stage Door Canteen. Impossible to see it all in one day. 2nd day tickets are only $7 each.

Wonderful display and testament of a horrible war. If you cant commit to an all day experience, I recommend getting the second day pass! Also the burgers in the cafe were excellent!

Definitely a must see and experience while in New Orleans. Took my father a WW2 veteran who wanted to go. All the museum staff were great! Do not miss the immersive show Beyond all Boundaries. Great exhibit and documentation of the great War from many perspectives. Spent 4 hours and still did not see the entire exhibit!

Mu hubby and I are very into WWII history so for us this was a major highlight of our trip. Really recommend it, is a very USA complete point of view of this war.

Hands down the best museum Ive ever been to! Its huge, like you could easily spend 2 days here! Highly recommend for the entire family!

Truly a national treasure! Literally lifetimes of knowledge and history chronicled, archived, preserved, and retold within its walls and galĺeries. A MUST visit for all Americans for all time!

Absolutely amazing museum! Our whole family had a great time learning and going through it all. Definitely start early, there is a lot to see!

Absolutely amazing!! You need a lot of time to see everything!! We were there 4 hours and didnt see it all..

Best museum in New Orleans, the best information for WW II history. A museum for all ages.

Amazing! The most immersive museum experience, with wonderful settings for exhibits that put you in the action. With a nice combination of audio and written storytelling, you could spend a whole day here. Well worth the money.

Very powerful museum. The exhibits are high quality and uses many different forms of media to get the message across of just how huge the war was and the impact it had on every country involved. Well worth the admission and recommend everyone visit this place at least once.

Visit on 4 January, 2020. The place is great to learn about WWII. The setup is a self walk and watch videos from major events. The display of weapons, cloth, and even rocks from Normandy is amazing. A lot to learn. Very educational.

The museum opened as the D-Day Museum, on June 6, 2000, the 56th anniversary of D-Day, focusing on the amphibious invasion of Normandy. As the Higgins boats, vital to amphibious operations, were designed, built, and tested in New Orleans by Higgins Industries, the city was the natural home for such a project. Furthermore, New Orleans was the home of historian and author Stephen Ambrose, who spearheaded the effort to build the museum. Ambrose also wrote a book entitled D-Day in 1994, which describes the planning and execution of Operation Neptune, which was launched on June 6, 1944.

Well worth the time and moderate expense to experience this museum. It is probably the best WW II museum Ive been to in the US. The static displays are well thought out, informative and lot well. The mini movies throughout are excellent. The movie about the war, with Tom Hanks narrating was great, and the Final Mission experience is great for kids, not so much for adults (IMHO). It took me and a friend a day and a half, but we are history buffs.

Absolutely amazing ! So much to see ! Can spend days here and not see everything!!

This place was great! We got there mid afternoon and if I did it over again I would make sure to get there early in the morning. There is SO MUCH TO DO! I loved the 4D movie and the tour of Asia was amazing.Totally worth the money.If you are a student, bring your id for a discount!!

What an extraordinary museum! Give yourself two if not three days to see it all! We spent the entire first day in the first building. So much to see, cant wait to get my grandson here!

A great museum to say the least. The self guided tour showed me so much. The personal touches such as the 2 minute point of view documentaries as well as actual letters written from the servicemen and women to their loved ones really helped make a connection. The detailed displays made me feel like I was there like the Arden forest. One thing I wasnt expecting was the Light display. Artists created specific works of art from the stained glass shards that was collected by a priest during World War II.Could easily spend another two or three hours there going through every display. Next time I will leave enough time to watch the movies as well. Cant wait to see how the new construction turns out.

100% recommend going here. Absolutely need multiple days to take everything in though. Multiple buildings fills the campus with amazing artifacts from history.

Its phenomenal. If you liked any world class museum. You will love it..its huge, so plan on a few hours

Well worth the visit! The museum is well layed out and has numerous exhibits which honor those who served defending freedom during WWII. If u have served it will definitely stir your feelings of patriotism.

World class museum! We are traveling through, so only spent 4 hours, needed a couple of days. Found the brick we bought in honor of my FIL, definitely a hero though, like most soldiers, he reserved that title for those who died in battle. See the movie Beyond all Boundaries for a great start/and an overview of WWII. Take everyone under the age of 40 here because they stopped teaching history in public schools 2 generations ago.

This is quite likely one of the single greatest museums I have ever been in. It’s more interactive than most, with audio / video exhibits of individual experiences of the war. It’s also extremely comprehensive, taking a very deep dive into all aspects of the American war effort in World War II. With replicas as well as combat tested aircraft, weapons that saw action and other artifacts of the combat in both the pacific and in Europe, it is an incredible experience not to be missed.

I spent 2 hours to walk through the museum and not nearly enough time to review everything. The themes and flow of the museum is great with great facts that isnt spoke about in the school system.

A must see national museum. Recommend taking a full day to see this museum.

Plenty of artifacts, lots of content, would be 5 stars if they had anything russian, considering they fought most of the war with double the division of the entire western front combined and the most casualties of all also, youd think thered be something..also the movie kinda perpetuated the atom bombs as necessary, when actually the japanese with most major cities firebombed were on the verge of surrender and the A-bomb was only a show of force to future enemies and the world..beyond those nuances pretty good museum

Mixture of movie and readable is excellent. Felt like I had experienced the war myself by the end of the tour. Bought tears to my eyes, wish this kind of thing wouldve eliminated all the wars since then, but it takes a war on mindsets to end all wars. I recommend it to anyone, and hope to return another day.

This place is phenomenal. So much to see. The staff is incredible and helpful. The buildings are large and full of everything from all theaters during the war.Make sure that you take two days to fully see and enjoy everything here.

Powerful, educational, inspirational are just a few I can think of to start talking about the WW2 Museum. We spent a whole day and only got through maybe half of it. If on a time constraint, make sure to do the movie

An exceptional museum. If you take it all in, it will take you two days.

Out of this world experience. Definitely a must see in New Orleans. And you will need more than one day to see it all

My family and I had a great experience. We were told to plan to make it a two day adventure and sure enough it does. The history was detailed and the movie was well worth the extra money. We did not eat at the restaurant because we wanted to adventure out. We also stayed at the hotel and it was beautiful and so relaxing. All together we had a great time.

This place is amazing. Very informative and well laid out, not to mention interactive as well. I still have my dog tag from there as a souvenir. If you wish to explore every exhibit thoroughly, it will take more than a day. One day is good enough for tourists with not that much time. A great experience.

You have to go here. One of the best museums I have been to. You think you are done and there is always more. They are adding more and an outside area. Great display of WWII items that were issued. Clean and the volunteers were really helpful. They knew what they were doing and had great advice. Start on the second floor the. Head to the third. Breaks down from WWI then into the second war. Watch the movie. It is worth every penny. I would watch it again if we had more time.

Hello!!! Hands down. What an amazing museum!!! Went there on a cold morning. As soon as you walk in you can see a war plane hanging from the ceiling... But that is nothing until you go to the plane wing and there are five or six plane with their description.They are working on the outside building a new pavilion. Theres also a shop for gifts and restaurant.Tickets are $28 for adults. Kids and military personnel pay differently.Must visit on your visit to NOLA.

The best military museum Ive been to thus far! Definitely a must visit when in New Orleans. You need at least 3 hours to see everything if not more. The museum is very well put together and the staff was great! Highly recommend this place!

Great museum to visit to understand the importance of WWII to the world. From the bombing of Pearl Harbor Hawaii December 7th 1941 to the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan in 1945 to end the war. The movie Beyond all Boundaries is not to be missed as is explains how we supported our allies until we were attacked. It showed the determination of our US soldiers knowing they may not return.

The absolute best museum Ive ever visited. Mind blowing. Very interactive. The 4D movie is definitely worth the seven bucks to watch it! Backpacks are allowed in. You can bring water bottles as long as they stay in your bags and you only drink them in the common areas. Theres a couple gift shops and food spots to eat. Really easy Uber pick up and drop off location. Very cold inside, bring a sweater. Great spot, dont miss out.

So much history! This museum is incredible! Probably the neatest museum I have ever visited. Definitely plan to spend a full day here.

Any history buff will love the experience! Spent most of the day there.

This museum is huge dedicated primarily to everything that has to do with world war second. The displays are engaging and informative. A lot of displays, short videos and artifacts. It is impossible to finish everything in a day. The tickets are reasonable for a museum of this size. You are basically getting entrance to a multi museum. There is a short simulated train ride where you are assigned a world war hero and you follow that person’s story throughout the museum. It is kind of scavenger hunt. You can also access the information you gathered from your home computer.There are also several museum shops with a good selection of items for purchase. The walk is easy and several sitting areas are provided.Because it has a lot to offer, it might be best to break ones visit to multiple days for which discounted tickets are available.Also check for you hotel concierges for coupons.

What an amazing museum! Modern and well assembled. Our whole family enjoyed it. Our 7yo boy had a great time seeing all the videos and vehicles. Our 12yo girl enjoyed the history and the movie. All around win! Good day for skipping school!!!

Wish there was more to it. Left feeling like I was missing more. Overall the life size planes and motorcycles and boats were awesome!

Fantastic museum worth the visit.Safe Travels

This place is simply amazing. You could spend all day here and it will not be enough for all the great history to be taken in.

This a finely laid out museum. The information is descriptive and put into displays that do a great job of explaining the war to those that do not know. The artifacts that they have from the era are superb. They keep adding to the museum which keeps those that have not been there coming back. Thanks for the great job on the museum.