The museum is like spread across 4 buildings. Very interesting to see all the old warplanes, tanks, and amphibious boats (called Higgins Boats, made in Louisiana). Exhibits were fascinating and thought-provoking.

A terrific museum focusing on WWII with an emphasis on the battles and a lot of personal stories told through recorded interviews. Impressive displays and great staff. Even the hamburgers at the cafe were great.

This was our third time visiting the museum, but our first trip with our toddler. The museum staff was friendly and helpful. The designated quiet areas were great for giving my son a chance to wiggle around, have a little snack, or calm down for a nap.

The WWII museum is beyond ALL expectations. It is enormous. Literally transports you to the sky over England, the forests of Denmark and the beach of Normandy. Simply amazing. What an experience. You leave with a sense of pride and realization that the world was close to being lost. Highly, highly recommend.

Make sure to pre-purchase tickets! The museum is incredible. Make sure to get on the train after showing your ticket. It gives you a new perspective. Proceed through the museum chronologically so you understand all the parts leading to, during, and the end of the war. So much information it can be overwhelming. There is a ticket option to extend your visit to a second day (especially if you want to read everything and watch the movies, and/or see the night performances). So worth it!

We spent 5 hours at this museum. Luckily, there’s a very good restaurant on site because we needed sustenance and rest in order to see the whole museum. Wonderfully organized, films and artifacts from every aspect of the war from the perspective of the USA. I knew quite a bit about the European theater but not the Pacific, and I came away understanding the why and how of every major battle. There was even a living room where we could sit and listen to Roosevelt’s fireside chats on the radio. It’s a very emotional experience.

We had a wonderful tie going to the museum. Great expanded museum, must do in New Orleans. The information on the Pacific part of the war what I found the most interesting. Good for kids 10-12 years and up. There’s disclaimers on which exhibits might have flashing lights and noises, few of them but appreciate the notice.

We knew we had to go when friends from 25 to 75 independently recommended this museum, but we still were amazed at the volume of information presented, and the quality of the exhibits. I particularly appreciated how well integrated much of the museum was, in terms of gender and race. It is not a big museum of white guys with a women-and-POC room, not at all. Listening to the stories of veterans that have been gathered, both in their own voices and reading short descriptions, was powerful and moving. Allow at least a day - two is better.

Don't do New Orleans without leaving some time for this fantastic museum. The exhibits are wonderful, but the oral histories and vintage footage bring to life the staggering toll of the conflict, and the breathtaking bravery required to fight it. Absolutely worth the investment of time.

We were in New Orleans between Christmas and NY. On the day, we went, two cruise ships arrived, the weather was miserable and the Rose Bowl was going to take place the next day. The result, the WWII museum was so full that we gave up. However, the limited amount that we saw was outstanding.