National World War II Museum

The National World War II Museum is a history museum in New Orleans that focuses on American involvement in World War II. The exhibits feature personal narratives, interactive digital displays, and large collections of original artifacts and documents from the war period.

The museum began with a focus on D-Day operations and was officially designated by Congress in 2004 as the National World War II Museum. This recognition led to significant expansion of its collections and exhibition spaces.

The museum preserves personal stories from soldiers and civilians through photographs, artifacts, and recorded accounts. Visitors can explore these testimonies and understand how the war changed lives across different groups.

The museum is located in the Central Business District of New Orleans and is easy to navigate with clear signage throughout its multiple levels and themed areas. Plan to spend several hours exploring the collections and exhibits at your own pace.

The museum is located in New Orleans because the city manufactured Higgins boats during the war, small landing craft essential for amphibious operations across both the Pacific and European theaters. This local connection to wartime production shapes the museum's identity.

Location: Louisiana

Inception: June 6, 2000

Address: 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00

Phone: +(504)5281944

Website: http://nationalww2museum.org

GPS coordinates: 29.94310,-90.07040

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:00