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The National WWII Museum

945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
504-527-6012
As featured in 3 days in New Orleans
Ranked #1 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 1106 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Military Museums, Museums, Speciality Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Leisure education
Fee: Yes
Owner description: The mission of this museum focuses on the remembrance and celebration of the American Spirit, teamwork, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who...... more » Owner description: The mission of this museum focuses on the remembrance and celebration of the American Spirit, teamwork, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served during World War II. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Don't miss the movie. Loved the detail and short movies in each area More

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Cortlandt Manor, New York
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Great. Very well presented. Imax was great. Bring the kids, bring the grandparents!! More

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Herndon, Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Deeply affecting exhibits and films which move the visitor through the American experience of World War II and honors those who served. The visit was further enhanced as local veterans of World War II were stationed in the lobby, greeting visitors and sharing their experiences. I would highly recommend this museum. More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

sometimes their is entertainment WW 11 area music. If you had Dad's Uncles in the war they can relate what you will see in the Museum More

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Cumming, Georgia
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

It was a moving experience and I wish every one in the U.S.A. could experience it! More

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orlando
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

You could easily spend most of a day, perhaps more, in this interesting WWII museum. Kids will like it, too. Spend some time talking to the veterans. More

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Upstate NY
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This is one of the best museums that I have ever been to. I can't say enough about it. Plan to spend at least 3 hrs there and if you like history, forget it..a 1/2 day won't be enough! It's not your "ordinary" museum. Very, very well done with lots of short movie spots, full-size replicas of tanks, glider planes,... More

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Mobile, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I'm not overly interesting in war (or even history) attractions but this is one that every American should visit. Allow plenty of time. We've been twice, a few hours each time, first to see the European section than back to see the Pacific section. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

In my mind, it's the best museum to see while in New Orleans. Nola is not the best city for museums, but this one if pretty good and should be visited if you go to one museum. The museum covers the war from all angles. Loaded with great photos, displays, videos/interactive displays and a ton of guns, uniforms, etc. all... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

My son recommended this museum (surprisingly) and we did enjoy it. Along with several school classes during the last week of school. It was still nice and there is so much info on the signage, you could spend several more hours. We did not watch the movie, which I understand is the best part, but we were famished. We have... More

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