The National WWII Museum in New Orleans covers the American experience of the Second World War across a multi-building campus, from the Higgins boat to the B-17.
Don’t miss
- Beyond All Boundaries 4D film
- Final Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience
- Road to Berlin and Road to Tokyo galleries
- Boeing Center aircraft hall with B-17 ‘My Gal Sal’
- Louisiana-built Higgins boat in the Louisiana Memorial Pavilion
Our notes
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans opened as the National D-Day Museum in 2000 and was designated by Congress as America’s official World War II museum. Its collection of more than 100,000 artifacts includes the small arms of every major combatant, shown in the context of the campaigns where they were used.
Timeline
- 2000 Opens as the National D-Day Museum
- 2004 Designated America’s National WWII Museum
Plan your visit
- Buy tickets in advance; same-day re-entry allowed after check-in.
- Galleries are kept cool, so bring a sweater; garage at 1024 Magazine St has a 6’8″ height limit.
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More history: All firearm museums · Louisiana guide