Visit the The National WWII Museum

Plan Your Visit to The National WWII Museum

Plan Ahead: You'll want to spend at least a half-day (or longer) at this museum. If you don't manage to see everything in one visit, you can return the next day with your ticket for just an additional $15.

About The National WWII Museum

You don't need to be a history enthusiast to appreciate The National WWII Museum. Opened on June 6, 2000, the 56th anniversary of D-Day, the museum houses a vast collection of artifacts and educational films documenting all aspects of the war, including D-Day, the war in the Pacific, and the Holocaust.

The Museum's Origins

The museum was the brainchild of friends Stephen Ambrose, a bestselling author and consultant on the film "Saving Private Ryan," and Gordon H. "Nick" Mueller, a former historian and vice chancellor at the University of New Orleans. It also features oral accounts of civilians' and soldiers' experiences during the early 1940s.

Liberation Pavilion

In November 2023, the museum unveiled a new fourth wing called The Liberation Pavilion, which explores the Holocaust, the end of the war, and the post-war years. This three-story pavilion highlights the enduring social and geopolitical movements that emerged in the wake of the war, including civil rights and women's equality. The space features a re-creation of the rooms where Anne Frank and her family hid, a multi-sensory theater, and exhibits dedicated to the Monuments Men and Women and the role of faith during wartime.

Visiting Details

Hours

The National World War II Museum is located on Magazine Street in the Warehouse District and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets

General admission costs $36 for adults and $26 for students and children ages 5 to 12. Admission for visitors with disabilities is $26, and for seniors, it is $33. World War II veterans receive free admission. Note that entry to the Solomon Victory Theater and some specific exhibits may cost extra.

If you plan to visit with young children, be aware that some exhibits might be too disturbing for them.

Getting There

For those driving, there's a paid parking lot on Magazine Street directly across from the theater, as well as several other paid parking lots located throughout the neighborhood.

If you prefer public transportation, you can take bus routes No. 11, 100, or 114, which all stop at Magazine and Poeyfarre streets, right in front of the museum.

For more information, please visit the museum's website.