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The National WWII MuseumvsNew Orleans Museum of Art
The National WWII Museum and New Orleans Museum of Art are both praised by professional reviewers. On balance, The National WWII Museum scores significantly better than New Orleans Museum of Art. The National WWII Museum has a TripExpert Score of 96 with praise from 10 publications such as Fodor's, goop and Michelin Guide.
The National WWII Museum
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945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Fodor's "This vast and still expanding museum is a moving and well-executed examination of World War II events and aftermath." Full review
Concierge "A project that began as a museum dedicated to the Allied invasion of Normandy has become an ever-expanding exploration of World War II's causes and lasting impact."
Frommer's "Opened in 2000 on the anniversary of D-Day, to tell the story of Normandy and the 18 other U.S. amphibious operations worldwide on that fateful day." Full review
goop "Even if you have little to no interest in military history, don’t miss this moving tribute set in a massive industrial space in uptown New Orleans." Full review
Where "This living history tribute to the veterans of World War II is a world-class military archive." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The National World War II Museum charts the different military operations launched by the Americans during WWII." Full review
Afar Magazine "Plan on spending the better part of a day at the National World War II Museum, even if you profess limited interest in history." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Originally opened to celebrate the work of local shipbuilder Andrew Higgins (his boats played a major role in the D-Day landings), this huge facility now honors all veterans of World War II, and has tripled in size in recent years" Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"You don't have to be a history buff to enjoy The National WWII Musuem, according to recent travelers. Having opened June 6, 2000 (the 56th anniversary of D-Day), the museum houses an..." Full review
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1 Collin Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA 70124
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Fodor's "Gracing the main entrance to City Park since 1911, this traditional fine-arts museum is considered by many to be the centerpiece of the whole area." Full review
Lonely Planet "Inside the park, the elegant museum was opened in 1911 and is well worth a visit both for its special exhibitions and top-floor galleries of African, Asian... Native American and Oceanic art." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Housed in a much-expanded Beaux-Arts-style building (1911), the permanent collection encompasses major European and American schools of painting." Full review
goop "When it was established in 1911, there were nine works of art on display." Full review
Where "One of the South’s finest museums, featuring an extensive collection from the 15th through 20th centuries, with a special focus on European and American paintings." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Among the New Orleans Museum of Art’s core values are quality, community, diversity, and education." Full review
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"NOMA's vast collection ranges from early Asian works to European masterpieces from the 16th to 20th centuries." Full review
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While here, be sure to stroll through the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden – located adjacent to the museum in City Park.
Condé Nast Traveler "Remains one the South’s most impressive fine art collections." Full review
Frommer's "Often called NOMA, this museum is located in an idyllic section of City Park." Full review
