Interactive Experiences | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans (2024)

FAQs

How much time do you need at ww2 Museum New Orleans? ›

A full day at the Museum allows you to see all of our soaring pavilions and enjoy one of our incredible add-on experiences.

Is it safe to walk to the WWII Museum from the French Quarter? Yes, it is safe to walk from the French Quarter from the museum. There are sidewalks the entire distance and nearly everywhere in and around the French Quarter. Use the same caution and awareness you would while traveling in any city.

The 12 is the first Streetcar that goes to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans.

The National WWII Museum is the top-rated tourist destination in New Orleans and #2 in the U.S., and an unforgettable way to experience World War II—from industrial efforts on the home front to the combat experience of the American servicemember abroad.

ONLY rolling luggage can be accommodated at the Guest Services desk based on available space. The Museum has lockers for storing backpacks and other small items but capacity is limited.

Personal photography without flash is allowed in the galleries. Recording is not allowed.

Bourbon Street is generally considered safe during the day and early evening hours. If you'd like to go for a stroll to see what there is to see, this is the best time to do it. However, once night falls, be sure to lead with common sense.

Frenchman Street offers a lively and culturally rich experience for visitors to New Orleans. While it's always important to prioritize your safety when exploring any unfamiliar location, Frenchman Street is generally considered safe at night, especially when taking basic precautions.

It's walkable if you are used to doing a lot of walking and the weather cooperates. Stay on St. Charles Avenue for the first several blocks and you will be reasonable safe. If you have concerns with weather or safety, just jump on the streetcar.

Getting Started: Streetcar fare is $1.25 for each ride using exact change. 1-day, 3-day, and 7-day Jazzy Passes are also available in advance online or from the RTA Le Pass app. A ferry ride is $2.00 each way or you can use the Jazzy Pass. A Jazzy Pass can be used for streetcars, ferries, and buses.

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The Saint Charles Streetcar Line

Charles Streetcar has become a symbol of the charm and romance of New Orleans. The dark green St. Charles streetcar is the oldest continuously operating streetcar line in the world.

Public Transportation

Audubon Zoo can be accessed by the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar line, which stops in front of Audubon Park at the "St Charles at Tulane/Loyola" stop.

The National WWII Museum, New Orleans

The Louisiana Memorial Pavilion is also home to rotating temporary exhibits, as well as the immersive and interactive train car which opened in 2013. It has won awards which recognise it as one of the best World War Two museums in the world.

The early emphasis of the museum on D-Day, the location of Higgins Industries, and Ambrose's connections to New Orleans were all factors in the museum being established in New Orleans.