Experience the Victory - New Orleans
Travel to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans to explore, remember, and reflect on World War II through exclusive access to the Museum’s campus.
The National WWII Museum Travel
877-813-3329 ext. 257
Rileigh Hageman
hageman.97@osu.edu
Trip overview
The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world — why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today — so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience a custom program at this world-class institution!
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Tour highlights
- Out of the Vault tour with a Museum Curator
- Guided touring of all of the Museum's permanent exhibits
- Private Early Access to the Museum
- Five-day access to The National WWII Museum
- A showing of Beyond All Boundaries
- Final Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience
- Four-nights stay at the Higgins Hotel with four breakfasts
- Special group events including a welcome cocktail reception, private lunch, and VIP dinner with viewing of Expressions of America
- Free time to explore the Museum and New Orleans on your own
- Three-day Jazzy Pass for RTA streetcars, buses and ferry, and a one-day voucher for the Hop On Hop Off double decker bus
*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Dates, itineraries, and prices are subject to change.
Itinerary
A custom-curated five-day group tour to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans
April 6 | Arrive At The Museum
Arrive at The National WWII Museum and check-in to the Higgins Hotel New Orleans, Curio Collection by Hilton.
Showing of Beyond All Boundaries. Beyond All Boundaries is the perfect introduction to your time at The National WWII Museum. Narrated by Tom Hanks, this 4D cinematic journey will take you through the war that changed the world with archival footage and physical effects.
Private Welcome Reception.
Enjoy dinner on your own.
Accommodations: Higgins Hotel (R)
April 7 | Early Access Guided Tour / Out of the Vault Artifact Presentation
Breakfast at the Higgins Hotel
Private Early-Access Guided tour of Louisiana Memorial Pavilion, including The Herman and George R. Brown Salute to the Home Front, The Arsenal of Democracy and the D-Day Invasion of Normandy galleries.
Curator’s Collection “Out of the Vault” Museum Experience: Hosted by a Museum curator, this presentation will allow guests a behind-the-scenes look at Museum artifacts not currently on display.
Group lunch at The American Sector restaurant.
Enjoy an afternoon at leisure and dinner on your own.
Accommodations: Higgins Hotel (B, L)
April 8 | US Freedom Pavilion / Campaigns Of Courage Touring
Breakfast at the Higgins Hotel
US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center & Final Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience.
Visit the US Freedom Pavilion, and join us aboard a simulation of the most successful submarine in World War II, the USS Tang. This experience will challenge you to relive her last epic battle and ponder the tactics and risks associated with underwater warfare.
Explore the museum’s most popular exhibit hall, Campaigns of Courage. During the two-hour experience through the Museum’s signature exhibits, an official Museum guide will walk you through the chronological narrative of each theater of combat, bringing to life the drama, sacrifices, personal stories, and strategies of America’s campaign to defeat the Axis powers and preserve freedom.
Afternoon at leisure for independent exploration of The National WWII Museum and/or New Orleans.
Accommodations: Higgins Hotel (B)
April 9 | Liberation Pavilion
Liberation Pavilion is the Museum’s final permanent exhibit hall exploring the end of World War II, the Holocaust, the immediate postwar years, and the war’s continuing impact today. The three-story Pavilion houses two floors of exhibit space featuring personal experiences, iconic imagery, impactful artifacts, and immersive settings, as well as a third-floor theater offering audiences a brand-new cinematic experience. Designed to be the capstone experience for Museum guests, Liberation Pavilion provides visitors to contemplate the joys, costs, and meaning of liberation and freedom.
Spend the afternoon at leisure prior to dinner and a VIP experience at Expressions of America, the Museum’s sound and light show featuring incredible music, stunning imagery, festive food and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
Accommodations: Higgins Hotel (B, D)
April 10 | Departures
Breakfast at the Higgins Hotel. (Check-out time at the Higgins Hotel is 12 p.m.)
Enjoy complimentary access to The National WWII Museum all day! (B)
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Cancellations
CANCELLATION POLICY: Full refund at 1 week prior to departure, non-refundable within 6 days of departure.