The National WWII Museum

The National WWII Museum - Event Venue in New Orleans, Louisiana

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