MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
The pick of the collection, reviewed.
A hand-picked shortlist of the 7 new orleans museums travellers rate highest, with the prices, the run times and who you actually book each one through.
Visit the National WWII Museum in New Orleans with a $37.80 general admission ticket, mobile entry, and major pavilions plus optional add-ons.
Most Popular“Plan for a full day of exploring if anyone in your group loves history. I’ve never seen my fiance so immersed in a museum before. He’s already planning our next trip where he has plenty of time to explore.”
Small-group French Quarter walking tour with 1850 House Museum entry. Learn local folklore and see a Pontalba apartment for $30.
“Elaine knew the area and loved sharing with us”
Explore the National WWII Museum in downtown New Orleans with optional 4-D film, guided tours, and exhibits spanning Pacific to Europe.
Skip ticket lines at the WWII Museum in New Orleans and watch Tom Hanks 4D film with timed entry, effects, and time to explore.
“This experience is moving, emotional, very well done depiction of WW2! It is an excellent history lesson! So much to learn!”
Ride New Orleans River Road to Whitney Plantation for a sober, audio-guided museum focused on enslaved people, with hotel pickup.
“Our tour bus driver was kind, friendly, informative, and helpful. The plantation tour was sobering and provided space for thoughtful reflection on such a painful part of our history in the United States.”
New Orleans River Road bus tour to Whitney Plantation Museum. Air-conditioned ride, headsets, and a self-paced memorial walk.
Visit New Orleans’ Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience for $15, with entry to permanent galleries plus temporary exhibits in about 90 minutes.
“Enjoyed the experience. Learned a lot- lots of interesting artifacts, stories and videos. Well laid out.”
