Those that follow my blog know that I tend to focus on outdoor activities. While I sometimes write about a museum I popped into for about an hour in a “Things to Do…” post, it is rare I dedicate an entire article to something indoors. Well, the National World War II Museum was so good, it warranted its own write up. Even then, I won’t be able to do it justice.
I don’t think I have ever been to the same museum twice unless I was attending a special exhibit. That said, I would return to the National World War II Museum a second time in a heartbeat. I was so impressed by the facility, the exhibits, and the comprehensive information.
In full disclosure, I do love historical fiction based on World War II. Additionally, I have wanted to visit this museum for at least 10 years. On the flip side, sometimes I’m disappointed by my high expectations. Furthermore, I don’t like spending hours in a museum, and I read that most people spend around five hours. Consequently, I tried keeping my expectations in check.
In the end, I spent six hours in the National World War II Museum, and it beat all my expectations. I highly recommend making time for a visit even if you are in NOLA just for one of its crazy festivals, most notably Mardi Gras or Jazz Fest.
DIVE INTO HISTORY!