New Orleans The National WWII Museum
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Experience Highlights
The National World War II Museum in New Orleans delves into the entire history of the last global conflict, from the tensions that preceded it to the final battles in the Pacific. When you buy a ticket, you'll see original letters from the front, tanks, immersive tours, planes and even a Higgins amphibious ship that transported Allied soldiers to the beaches of Normandy during the landings.
The tour is self-guided and is enhanced with special effects that make the tour more interesting.
- Visit one of the best war museums in the United States.
- Walk through immersive tours recreating the most famous battles of Europe and the Pacific at your own pace.
- Admire tanks, aeroplanes and other means of transport used during World War II.
What’s included
- Entrance to the National World War II Museum
- Access to the Louisiana Memorial and exhibitions/galleries The Louisiana Memorial, Campaigns of Courage and US Freedom Pavilions
- 4D Beyond All Boundaries film
- Final Mission Experience: The USS Tang Submarine
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Step by Step
With a ticket, you'll have the opportunity to visit the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, which pays tribute to the American soldiers who took part in the conflict. It opened on 6 June 2000, the anniversary of the Normandy landings, and includes everything a history buff could want. The activity is free of charge.
You can enter this must-see museum and listen to the introductory video "Beyond all boundaries", produced by and starring Tom Hanks. Undoubtedly one of the most scenic rooms is the large atrium where dozens of aircraft are suspended in the air on wires.
There are also Spitfire and Sherman tanks, a perfectly preserved B29 bomber, tracked vehicles, the four-engine "Flying Fortress" and routes showing the industrial and logistical effort to supply the army.
However, this cultural institution is famous for its "Campaigns of Courage" section which recreates two war scenarios: the Pacific - with a spectacular reconstruction of the jungle of Guadalcanal - and the campaigns in the Mediterranean and on the European continent.
Overall, it is designed as an immersive journey combining video, interactive exhibits, special effects and a rich archive of testimonies from those who participated in the conflict. New Orleans was awarded the construction of the museum because the amphibious ships used during World War II were designed and built here at the Higgins Industries shipyard.
If you wish, you can refuel after your visit at the museum's bars/restaurants: The American Sector or the Soda Shop, which recreates an American diner from the 1950s (please note that food is not included).