The National WWII Museum
Gallery · New Orleans, Louisiana
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
About The National WWII Museum
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is a renowned institution dedicated to telling the story of the American experience in World War II. With seven buildings to explore, the museum offers a range of exhibits, special events, and immersive experiences for visitors of all ages. Open seven days a week, it serves as a significant educational and cultural destination.
Ratings
Google Rating: 4.8/5 (29,862 reviews)
Guest Highlights
- Staff
- Event
- Atmosphere
- Clean
- Space
Amenities
- exhibits
- special events
- family activities
- 4D experience
- educational programs
Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces
BB's Stage Door Canteen
- Type: Multi Purpose
- Features: Wheelchair accessible
- A venue for performances, dinners, and events featuring music of the 1940s and other programming.
Solomon Victory Theater
- Type: Theater
- Features: Wheelchair accessible
- Home to the Museum's 4D cinematic experience Beyond All Boundaries.
US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center
- Type: Multi Purpose
- Features: Wheelchair accessible
- Honors the contributions of Americans in WWII; available for events but closed to the public on June 4–5, 2026.
Hall of Democracy
- Type: Multi Purpose
- Features: Wheelchair accessible
- Represents the center of the Museum’s expanding educational outreach initiatives; provides space for sharing collections, oral histories, research, and expertise.
John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion
- Type: Multi Purpose
- Features: Wheelchair accessible
- Offers up-close looks at WWII macro-artifacts and houses the STEM Innovation Gallery, an educational space for tactile learning and exploration.
Founders Plaza
- Type: Outdoor Space
- Features: Wheelchair accessible
- Creates an impressive entryway to the Museum campus and a pleasant setting for rest and reflection.
Bollinger Canopy of Peace
- Type: Outdoor Space
- Features: Wheelchair accessible
- A soaring canopy set to stand 150 feet tall, unifying the Museum's campus and establishing the Museum as a fixture on the New Orleans skyline.
Style
historic, museum, educational
Contact
Phone: (504) 528-1944