NEW ORLEANS ATTRACTIONS
Preferred Museums
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The National D Day Museum
of New Orleans
America's World War II Museum
Louisiana Memorial Pavilion
The Pavilion honors all Louisiana veterans and citizens on the home front during World War II and houses the reproduction LCVP, or Higgins Boat, Spitfire and Avenger airplanes, and German staff cars.
The Home Front
Prelude to War through Home of the Higgins Boats - Start your exploration of WWII in 1939. The United States has only the 18th largest army in the world, while Germany, Japan, and Italy are on the Road to War. As war comes to America, enlist in the Armed Forces, join the effort on the Home Front, and build a Higgins boat on the bayou. Listen to the voices of those who were there and remember --"The fellow who relaxes in helping the Axis!"
Planning for D-Day
Fortress Europe through The Armada Strikes-Climb the stairs and you will understand what the Allies will face in Normandy--Hitler's Atlantic Wall. Explore these deadly fortifications awaiting the Allies, view the weapons, uniforms, and gear of the Germans and Americans, and meet the commanders of Operation Overlord. Help Eisenhower make his Decision to Go and crash into Normandy in an Allied glider. Count to 5,000 as you marvel at the variety of ships used in this largest and most complex amphibious assault in history at that time.
The D-Day Beaches
Omaha Beach through The Nazis Quit-Step off your Higgins boat and into the surf at Omaha Beach. The artifacts and stories of individual soldiers here put a human face on the most decisive day of WWII--June 6,1944. Hear from the men who fought the Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword Beaches. Climb Pointe-du-Hoc with the Rangers. Fight your way through Hedgerow country. And, finally, take a moment to contemplate the ultimate cost of victory.
The D-Day Invasions in the Pacific
Follow the American campaign in the Pacific Theater of Operations during WWII. Using artifacts, photographs and maps, this exhibit begins at Pearl Harbor and ends with the birth of the atomic age. The individual personal accounts of survivors, both military and civilian, tell the story of D-Day operations like Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. This exhibit also presents the story of the racism and brutality that were such a part of the Pacific war.
The National D-Day Museum, a museum of the American experience during the World War II years, celebrates the American spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who won World War II and promotes the exploration and expression of these values by future generations.
The Museum presents a collection of personal stories, preserves important materials for research and scholarship, and inspires future generations to learn life lessons-teamwork, the value of democracy, unsung bravery-from the most complex military operations ever staged. The 110 seat Malcolm S. Forbes features two alternating films, the Museum's Academy Award - nominated film about the European Theater, D-Day remembered and Price for Peace -- the story of the war in the Pacific. The Museum was dedicated June 6, 2000 by World War II historian and museum founder, Stephen E. Ambrose, Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.
Hours:
Open seven day a week, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed on New Year's Day, Mardi Gras, Thanksgiving and Christmas
The Museum Store and PJ's Cafe are open during regular Museum hours with no admission charge.
Call 504-527-6012 for information.
Information
General Information: 504-527-6012
The Meseum is wheelchair accessible. Limited number of wheelchairs available on site
Located in the Historic Warehouse District
The National D-Day Museum
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, La. 70130
"Come see where mardi gras is made!"
Carnival time happens all the time here. Go behind-the-scenes of New Orleans' mardi gras. see the world's largest fleet of carnival floats- and the artists who create them
Come see where the world's largest float building company, Blaine Kern Artists, Inc. began in 1947.
don't dare forget your camera!
from downtown french quarter take free canal st. ferry to historic old algiers
open every day 9:30 am
last tour 4:30pm
Adults: $13.50 * Seniors: $10.00 * 4-11 yrs. $6.50
Tour with free king cake and coffee
Floats & costumes
video theater
gift shop
mardi gras world
233 newton street
new orleans, la. 70114
504-361-7821
Ripley's
Believe It or Not!
All Amazing * All True!
New Orleans Museum
More than a museum.....It's a Adventure!
Over 500 Exhibits in 14 Themed Galleries
* Incredible oddities
* Extraordinary Exhibits
* Interactive Displays!
Rare works of art
Fun for all Ages!
Open Daily
620 Decatur Street
Corner of Decatur & St. Peter
In JAX Brewery by Jackson Square
For information and hours
504-586-1233