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If you're interested in American history, specifically World War II history, the D-Day Museum should be one of your first stops in New Orleans. This popular museum showcases a vast array of exhibits, documents, artifacts, photographs, and movies. Perhaps the most moving parts of the state-of-the-art exhibit exhibits are the oral histories from veterans worldwide.
The National D-Day Museum Foundation was founded in 1991 by noted historian and author, Dr. Stephen Ambrose from the University of New Orleans. Ambrose wrote the book, "D-Day" and many others as well as consulted on TV documentaries and films. The Museum opened it's doors on June 6, 2000 with the enormously talented director Steven Spielberg and Oscar-winning actor and star of "Saving Private Ryan" attending. This museum address all the amphibious invasions or D-Days of WWII and is a tribute to the more than 1 million Americans who took part.
It's New Orleans location is due not only to Dr. Ambrose's presence here but also because it was in New Orleans where the Higgins Boat, the landing craft used during the D-Day invasion, was manufactured. President Eisenhower credited the Higgins Boat with being responsible for the great success of the Allies.
Additions to the museum have taken place since its opening, but unfortunately during the hurricane disaster of August, 2005, the museum was vandalized and damaged. Let's hope that this fantastic museum is back on its feet again. Leave a Comment Phone: 504-527-6012Directions: Warehouse District. Approximately 2 blocks from the trolly car line at Lee Circle. Free shuttles sometimes available from around the Riverwalk Mall area.Website: www.ddaymuseum.org Other Contact: E-mail: info@ddaymuseum.org
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The D-Day Museum lets the visitor experience the history of the June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy as well as D-Day invasions in the Pacific. (The "Pacific" wing is the newest addition to this fabulous museum.) Exhibits and galleries, movies, and "Personal Account Stations" all combine to enhance the visitor's ability to "relive" this moment in history. Allow several hours to visit this great museum!
The D-Day Museum is wheelchair accessible. Brochures are available in Braille, French, Spanish and German. The museum is open 7 days per week except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas and Mardi Gras. 9:00 am to 5:00pm
The museum also offers PJ's Cafe, the Museum Shop which has a wonderful selection of things to buy including appropriate souvenirs for little people. Wheelchairs are available for use.
Admission: (Coupons are widely available.)
Adults: $10US
Seniors 65 +: $6.00
Active Military: $4.00
Student Groups (Fall): $4.00
Student Groups (Spring) $5.00
Free admission to Veterans and families up to 4 people on Armed Forces Day, D-Day, Patriots Day, and Veterans Day. Leave a Comment Phone: 504-527--6012Directions: Warehouse District and about 2 blocks from the trolley car line at Lee Circle. Free shuttles are often available from around the Riverwalk Mall.Website: www.ddaymuseum.org Other Contact: E-mail: info@ddaymuseum.org
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The D-Day Museum, despite its name, doesn't only cover the events of D-Day, when the Allies invaded the European mainland from Normandy. A chronicle of World War II from both the European and Pacific fronts are displayed in the American point of view. Even though it is an one sided retrospect, it doesn't contain heinous, boostful messages about the US significance in the war. The approach of the museum is serious, one has to feel the far-reaching impact of the war and be respectful once set foot inside.
A hopeful reminder for all to not forget about those who fought; to tremble, mourn, and remember this war which nobody wants to witness again.
Open seven days a week
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year,
and Mardi Gras Leave a Comment Phone: (504) 527-6012Directions: Located only moments from the French Quarter and Central Business District of New Orleans. The National D-Day Museum's primary exhibit space, constructed in 1856, is the former home of the Louisiana Brewery.Website: http://www.ddaymuseum.org/ Other Contact: FAX: (504) 527-6088
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Not exactly sure why we chose to go to the D-Day Museum except that T and I are old enough to want to learn more about it (even though we are more contemporaries of Vietnam War Age.)
I love history... I have a bad memory and I always learn something I must have known a few years ago, so even though it was a unusual choice to choose a War Muesum, it was pretty cool. Plus it is a new museum so it had an interesting lay out.
The focus on D-Day was different / good. I never saw Saving Private Ryan. After going to this museum, I don't have to see the movie.
Eventually this museum will be dedicated to all of World War II, not just D-Day (even though it does cover all WWII, it's primary focus is on D-Day. It does cover, to less a degree, events in the Pacific Theater and the bombing of Japan).
One Minor reason we may have chosen this: it was 8 blocks (walking distance) from the Hotel Pelham and it was Air Conditioned! And considering it was in the 100's w/ the humidity, AC was a GOOD thing!
I recommend going if you are a history buff. If not, PASS...
(AAA DISCOUNT... so bring your card!)
$12 dollars if you have your Triple A card... and $14 if you don't... Leave a Comment Phone: (504) 527-6012Directions: From S: Hghwy 90 E to the Crescent City Connection (CCC). Cross CCC Get in right lane. On New Orleans side take the Camp St exit. At base of ramp, is the Museum. The main entrance is on Higgins DriveWebsite: http://www.ddaymuseum.org/
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The D-Day Museum, the national World War II museum, is well-researched and beautifully laid out, focusing not only on the Normandy invasion but also on other aspects of World War II. It's located in this city because of New Orleans boat builder Andrew Higgins, whose landing craft (LCVP, a.k.a. Higgins Boat) ensured the success of the D-Day invasion in 1944.
I've been to museums where war was presented as a glorious undertaking, with trumpets blowing and banners waving and God on our side -- no mention of the fear and blood and ugliness -- and I had expected a similar slant from a military museum in the American South. I was wrong. The National D-Day Museum courageously gives a warts-and-all view of WWII. It tells about doubts and worries and strategy gone awry, and includes first-person accounts from everyone in the military hierarchy, from frightened young Marines, sitting in Higgins boats off Omaha Beach, to General Dwight D. Eisenhower, agonizing over whether to give the "go" order or wait. The museum also includes displays of propaganda from both the Allied and Axis sides, with a discussion about demonizing the enemy.
Throughout the museum there are little film nooks where a handful of people can sit and watch video clips and slide shows. On one tape, one soldier spoke about shocking scenes at a concentration camp: mountains of bodies, a whole room full of jawbones. "I've never talked much about it," he admitted.
Another said that, just before they hit the beach at Normandy, his buddy turned to him and said in panic, "I can't swim."
"Don't worry," he assured him, "they'll take us right up to land." ... except that someone hit the release for the ramp too early, while the boat was still in deep water. His friend was carried off by a massive wave and never even made it onto the beach.
There were so many poignant stories from different viewpoints, which is what makes history fascinating to me. Leave a Comment Phone: 504-527-6012Directions: In the Warehouse District, two blocks from Lee CircleWebsite: www.ddaymuseum.org
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This museum is the national shrine to those who died in the D-Day invasion of WWII. It has many short films and interactive displays, along with recorded personal accounts from verterans themselves. It has an abundance of real artifacts from the war, and it takes you through many different viewpoints. From privates all the way to General Eisenhower himself, the museum sheds light on the way it was and what the partcipants felt like through all types of situations. It really does provide revelations into what these guys went through. My favorite part is the short movie about the days leading up the invasion and all the choices that Eisenhower had to make himself. He states something to the effect, "If this fails, it is all on my hands." Then the next thing you see, is his actual diary, where he wrote the passage. Pretty powerful. Leave a Comment
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This museum is scheduled to reopen after Katrina on Dec. 5th 2005
We rode the St. Charles streetcar to Lee Circle and got off and went to the D-Day Museum.
I did not expect to enjoy this but it was VERY well done. There were two terrific movies - one about the D-Day invasion of Normandy (D-Day Remembered) and the other about the war in the Pacific (Price for Peace), including talking about the A-bomb. Each was about 45 minutes.
They had personal stories from participants on both sides, and exhibits of things like war bonds, and various uniforms. We got there about 2:40 and they had to kick us out at 5:00.
Open seven days a week 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and Mardi Gras
Adults (18 - 64) $14.00
Seniors (65+) $8.00
Students with ID $8.00
Youths (Age 12 and under) $6.00
Children under 5 FREE
Active or Retired Military and Spouse with ID $6.00
Military in Uniform FREE Leave a Comment Phone: (504) 527-6012Directions: From S: Hghwy 90 E to the Crescent City Connection (CCC). Cross CCC Get in right lane. On New Orleans side take the Camp St exit. At base of ramp, is the Museum. The main entrance is on Higgins Drive between Camp Street and Magazine StreetWebsite: http://www.ddaymuseum.org/
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As a woman, going to a museum dedicated to D-Day and WWII was not something that I thought would hold any interest for me - was I ever wrong! Granted, the tanks and planes on display were more interesting for the men in my party, but this museum has so much more.
There was a gallery depicting "The War at Home" which showed the sacrifices of the men, women and children back on the home front, including ration cards and household goods of the era. There was another gallery displaying propaganda posters - from the US and Japanese perspective. There are booths which play the video memoirs of many WWII veterans - they are short and should hold a child's interest.
I spent 2 hours here and could have spent more time. Check out their website to see what is the current exhibition, but definitely go. Phone: (504) 527-6012Directions: Warehouse District - The main entrance is on Higgins Drive between Camp Street and Magazine Street.Website: http://www.ddaymuseum.org/
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New Orleans is home to the National D-Day museum, a testament to the accomplishments of sevicemembers and civilians alike during the events surrounding the Allied invasion of Europe. It is apropos that the museum finds its home here as the Higgins boat - designed by its namesake Louisiana native - was built in Louisiana. General Eisenhower attributes much of the Allied success to this invention.
This is a must see during your trip to New Orleans. The museum is poignant, informative and assembled impeccably. Phone: (504) 527-6012Directions: From S: Hghwy 90 E to the Crescent City Connection (CCC). Cross CCC Get in right lane. On New Orleans side take the Camp St exit. At base of ramp, is the Museum. The main entrance is on Higgins DriveWebsite: http://www.ddaymuseum.org/
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World War 2 Museum
Used to be called D-Day museum. This is a very involved museum, bigger than I thought. They trace WW2, and mostly the D-Day invasion. They have photos, graphics, many automated displays explaining the invasion. You walk your way thru teh building, and follow the war. After teh European war, they follow the end of the Pacific war, and have a lot of displays about the nuclear bomb. There are also some actual airplanes, jeeps, guns and things in the entrance from the war. They have 2 40 minute or so movies you can see at the begging too. Give yourself at least 2 hours, preferably 3-5 to see everything. Leave a Comment Phone: (504) 527-6012Directions: A short walk from the CBD, or take the St Charles Streecar down and get off at the big circle where the monument of Lee is. Walk to the left past the Confederacy Museum.Website: http://www.ddaymuseum.org/
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