5.0The National WWII Museum(30.6k reviews)from $20.00 - Amazing Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums
The National WWII Museum is the top-rated tourist destination in New Orleans and #2 in the U.S., and an unforgettable way to experience World War II—from industrial efforts on the home front to the combat experience of the American servicemember abroad. Offering a compelling blend of sweeping narrative and poignant personal detail, the Museum features immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, and an expansive collection of artifacts and first-person oral histories to take visitors inside the story of the war: why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today. Beyond the galleries, the Museum offers unique access to experiential history, including an opportunity to tour and ride on an authentically restored PT-boat, tours behind the scenes to handle artifacts alongside Museum curators, and an impressive collection of restored and working macro-artifacts to discover. Open early through 1/2/18, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.See more..
4.5USS Kidd(654 reviews) - Neat experience Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • History Museums
The USS KIDD Veterans Museum is a nonprofit organization, highlighting the role that Louisiana and its citizens have played in U.S. military history. The shoreside museum offers a permanent collection of Louisiana veterans’ artifacts, traveling exhibits, visiting ships, and event space with views of the Mississippi River. For nearly 40 years, the Museum and the USS KIDD, a National Historic Landmark and the Museum’s largest artifact, have served as a reminder to the people of Louisiana of the service and sacrifices of our state’s veterans. Both are visited by thousands of people from around the world each year.See more..
4.0Barksdale Global Power Museum(181 reviews) - Aviation Enthusiast Wonderland Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Military Museums
Military museum features authentic uniforms, battle exhibits and aircraft dating back to World War I.See more..
Located in one of the last standing buildings from the World War II Selman Field Army Air Corps Navigation School, the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum highlights northeast Louisiana's impact on aviation and military history. Admission is always free. Exhibits feature weaponry, uniforms, photographs, documents and other artifacts. A growing collection of military aircraft is located outside. All branches of the U.S. military are featured, from World War I through the present day, and there are also exhibits on Selman Field (which trained over 15,000 navigators) and Delta Airlines (which was born in Monroe from a regional crop dusting service). An extensive exhibit is dedicated to the life and times of Gen. Claire L. Chennault (a northeast Louisiana native) and his Flying Tigers fighter group.See more..
5.0Regional Military Museum(88 reviews) - Hands on Museum Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • History Museums
Our museum is dedicated to the brave men and women throughout our country’s history who have defended our great nation, at home and abroad. The goal of the Regional Military Museum is to commemorate their sacrifices made in behalf of all Americans – past, present, and future. Please visit our website to learn more or stop in for a visit.See more..
4.0Forts Randolph and Buhlow(25 reviews) - Great place to visit Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • History Museums
This is a wonderful place to visit to learn about history of the area, see historical sites and enjoy the beauty of Louisiana. There are displays, a movie to share the history, and an elevated wooden boardwalk to enjoy outside.See more..
4.0Fort Polk Museum(12 reviews) - Good for a quick stop Spent < 1 hour Military Museums
The people were extremely friendly even passer byes afforded input to a great time. If you are in a hurry you may not enjoy as much. See more..
4.5Los Adaes State Historic Site(8 reviews) - Informative and Interesting Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
Presidio Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Los Adaes, the symbol of New Spain in Louisiana, was once the capital of Texas and the scene of a unique cooperation among the French, the Spanish and the indigenous Native Americans. An area rich in archaeological finds, it thrives today as one of Louisiana's most intriguing National Historic Landmarks. The site is operated with a collaborative agreement between Cane River National Heritage Area, Louisiana State Parks, and Friends of Los Adaes Foundation.See more..
In Abbeville for the day and saw this on Trip Advisor and wanted to see it. I got there on a Wednesday afternoon no the front door was open. As I walked in I was met by Christie and she could not have been sweeter. Turns out they are open one day a week which is Thursday from 10am-4pm. She encouraged me to take a look around while she was there doing paperwork. I loved the clean and organized presentation of the historical documents, military equipment, Jeeps, helicopter, boat etc ! Respectful way to honor our fallen Louisiana Military. Btw there is a jar for a donation at your discretion when you enter. See more..
