How to plan a trip to the national world war ii museum


PLAN YOUR TRIP LOCATION: 945 Magazine St. GETTING THERE: The museum is located in New Orleans’ Arts & Warehouse District, about a mile from the French Quarter, but still close to many

area hotels, restaurants and entertainment options. The city's streetcar line has a stop about two blocks away, and city buses drop off visitors directly in front of the campus. Paid

parking is available in the museum's garage across the street from the entrance, with several other garages in the neighborhood. HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, closed only on Thanksgiving,

Christmas Eve, Christmas, and, of course, Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday) ADMISSION: $28.50 ($24.50 for people 65 and older) BEST TIME TO VISIT: Weekday mornings are typically less crowded,

but school groups may fill hallways. BEST SEASON TO VISIT: The museum is good for all seasons. The climate-controlled interior is a nice escape during New Orleans’ hot, humid summer days.

Special programs and events commemorate important anniversaries such as D-Day, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Memorial Day, Pearl Harbor Day, V-E Day, Veterans Day and V-J Day. ACCESSIBILITY:

The museum provides comprehensive accessibility support services, including plentiful handicapped parking spots in its garage, wheelchairs (no charge, first-come, first-served), ramps and

elevators in all buildings, as well as programs for the deaf and blind.