The National WWII Museum

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.

Dedicated in 2000 as The National D-Day Museum and now designated by Congress as

America’s National WWII Museum, the institution celebrates the American spirit, teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifices of the men and women who fought on the battlefront and served on the Home Front.

Plan Your Visit

From the original Louisiana Memorial Pavilion to the brand-new Liberation Pavilion, the

Museum’s seven-acre, seven-pavilion campus offers immersive exhibits and an expansive collection of artifacts and personal accounts take visitors inside the story of World War II. Spot iconic wartime vehicles including soaring warbirds, Jeeps, tanks, and the patrol torpedo boat PT-305, built in New Orleans by Higgins Industries in 1943 and fully restored by volunteers. See the war in a new way through attractions like the Beyond All Boundaries 4D experience, the nighttime spectacular Expressions of America, the interactive Voices from the Front oral histories, the Priddy Family Foundation Freedom Theater experience, and more!

Expand your Museum visit with a guided tour! Explore our immersive exhibits with an official Museum guide, bringing to life the drama, sacrifices, personal stories, and strategies of

America’s wartime efforts on the Home Front and overseas. Go Beyond the Galleries or Into the Vault for behind-the-scenes looks at rarely seen artifacts from the Museum’s collection.

Be sure to visit The American Sector Restaurant & Bar for lunch with Louisiana flavor; the Jeri Nims Soda Shop for sweet treats and quick eats; and BB’s Stage Door Canteen for live entertainment! Book a room at the art deco-style Higgins Hotel & Conference Center, and enjoy first-class accommodations, meeting spaces, and dining options.

Museum Tickets

The National WWII Museum offers several different ticketing options. General admission tickets to our seven immersive pavilions are $25 for students, children, and military; $32 for seniors; and $35 for adults. WWII veterans and Museum Members can visit for free. Customize your visit with add-on experiences for an additional fee. Discounted Second-Day Passes are available if you need more time to explore!

Beyond Our Campus

The Museum’s online collections, student and teacher programs, educational travel tours, and renowned International Conference and symposia offer new ways to connect to history and honor the generation that sacrificed so much to secure our freedom.