New Orleans Highlights

The National WWII Museum

Offering a compelling blend of sweeping narrative and poignant personal detail, The National WWII Museum features immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, and an expansive collection of artifacts and first-person oral histories, taking visitors inside the story of the war that changed the world. Beyond the galleries, the Museum’s online collections, virtual field trips, webinars, educational travel programs, and renowned International Conference on World War II offer patrons new ways to connect to history and honor the generation that sacrificed so much to secure our freedom.

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Mardis Gras World

When you come to New Orleans, there are countless tours to choose from: historic tours, ghost tours, swamp tours, and more. But only one tour offers a real, behind-the-scenes look at New Orleans’ most special celebration: Mardi Gras.

Mardi Gras World not only gives you an authentic Mardi Gras experience year-round, but also takes you deeper into the work behind making Mardi Gras. Whether you’re visiting New Orleans for the first time or you’ve been on the parade route since before you were able to say “throw me something mister,” the Mardi Gras World tour is something you can’t miss.

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