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The National WWII Museum

A sight in Warehouse District, New Orleans, pricey ($$$) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Weekday.

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The National WWII Museum in Warehouse District, New Orleans
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Why go

Large museum with immersive exhibits on the Second World War.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in New Orleans, alongside 4 places to eat, 2 activities and 2 bars & cafés. The closest of our other picks is Willie Mae's Scotch House, 0.3 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Warehouse District
Price
$$$
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
Weekday

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond New Orleans. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Willie Mae's Scotch House

    James Beard–honored corner spot famous for crisp fried chicken.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Carousel Bar & Lounge

    Slowly revolving circular bar inside the Hotel Monteleone, known for the Vieux Carre cocktail.

    Drinks · French Quarter & Riverfront · 0.8 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Hotel Monteleone

    Family-run Royal Street hotel open since 1886, a block from Canal Street and a short walk to the river.

    Stay · French Quarter & Riverfront · 0.8 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    The Sazerac Bar

    Art deco bar in the Roosevelt Hotel, home of the namesake cocktail.

    Drinks · 0.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Galatoire's

    Bourbon Street dining room open since 1905, known for long holiday lunches, shrimp remoulade and souffle potatoes.

    Food · French Quarter & Riverfront · 0.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Caesars Superdome

    Downtown dome that hosts the Sugar Bowl, a college football game typically played on or around Jan 1.

    Activity · Garden District & Uptown · 0.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

The National WWII Museum is a stop on our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in New Orleans run from 60°F in January to 87°F in August; August is usually the wettest month. For The National WWII Museum itself, we suggest: Weekday.

Modelled monthly averages for New Orleans from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full New Orleans weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Coordinates
29.94307, -90.07053
Destination
New Orleans, Louisiana
Website
nationalww2museum.org

The National WWII Museum: quick answers

How much time do you need at The National WWII Museum?

Plan on about 4 hours at The National WWII Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit The National WWII Museum?

Our pick: Weekday. Insider tip: Allow at least 4 hours; buy timed tickets online.

Where is The National WWII Museum?

The National WWII Museum is at 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA, in Warehouse District. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include The National WWII Museum?

The National WWII Museum appears on New Orleans & Gulf Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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