National WWII Museum
Louisiana
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a premier military history museum focusing on the United States' crucial contribution to Allied victory during World War II. Established in 2000 as the National D-Day Museum, it was later designated by the U.S. Congress as the official national WWII museum in 2003. The museum is located in the Central Business District on Andrew Higgins Drive, a tribute to Andrew Higgins whose landing craft played a vital role in the war. The museum's campus includes multiple pavilions such as the Louisiana Memorial Pavilion, which houses amphibious landing exhibits and historic aircraft like the Supermarine Spitfire and Douglas C-47 Skytrain. The expansive US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center displays iconic warplanes including a B-17E Flying Fortress and offers an interactive submarine experience. The Campaigns of Courage Pavilion explores the European and Pacific theaters with exhibits like the Road to Berlin and Road to Tokyo. The museum combines immersive experiences, such as a train simulation mimicking soldiers' deployment, with extensive galleries on the home front, planning, and combat operations. It serves as both an educational and commemorative space, preserving the legacy of World War II through artifacts, multimedia, and special exhibitions.
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Consejo: Visit during weekdays or early in the day to avoid crowds, especially in peak tourist seasons. Purchase tickets online in advance to ensure entry and consider adding the 4D experience 'Beyond All Boundaries' for a more immersive visit. The museum offers discounts for seniors, military personnel, and students. Plan for several hours to explore all pavilions and special exhibits thoroughly.
Datos interesantes
- •The museum is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution as part of its outreach program.
- •It features a recovered B-17E Flying Fortress bomber named 'My Gal Sal' lost over Greenland and found 53 years later.
- •Visitors start their experience by boarding a train simulation that recreates soldiers' deployment to war.
- •The museum's campus includes seven buildings open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- •The Campaigns of Courage Pavilion includes a rare Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter aircraft hanging in the exhibit.
Historia
The museum's origins trace back to 1964 when General Dwight Eisenhower emphasized the importance of Andrew Higgins' landing craft in winning WWII.
Founded in 2000 as the National D-Day Museum, it was designated the official national WWII museum by Congress in 2003.
The initial building was a renovated 1888 brewery, and the museum has since undergone multiple expansions, including the addition of several pavilions between 2009 and 2023.
These expansions have broadened its scope from D-Day to the entire American WWII experience.
Major funding came from private donations and government grants, including a $20 million Department of Defense grant for the latest pavilion.
Guía del lugar
Louisiana Memorial Pavilion1888 (building)
The original museum building featuring exhibits on amphibious landings, the home front, and D-Day planning. Key displays include historic aircraft suspended in the atrium and a Higgins boat. The pavilion also hosts temporary exhibits and interactive experiences like the 'Dog Tag Experience'.
US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center2013 (opened)
The museum's largest building housing iconic WWII aircraft such as the B-17E Flying Fortress, B-25J Mitchell, and P-51D Mustang. It features an interactive submarine experience based on the USS Tang's final mission, providing an immersive understanding of naval warfare.
Campaigns of Courage Pavilion2014-2015 (opened)
Dedicated to the major WWII campaigns, this pavilion includes the 'Road to Berlin' exhibit on the European theater and the 'Road to Tokyo' exhibit on the Pacific campaign. It showcases artifacts, immersive displays, and a Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter aircraft suspended inside.
Liberation Pavilion2023
The newest expansion opened in 2023, focusing on the liberation phase of WWII. It includes cinematic experiences such as the Freedom Theater, highlighting the meaning of Allied victory and the war's legacy.
Contacto
Teléfono: (504) 528-1944
