Explore the Depths of History at The National WWII Museum

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to The National WWII Museum from anywhere in Lake Pontchartrain, start by getting onto I-10 W from your location. Follow I-10 W for approximately 15 miles. Take exit 234B for US-90 Business N toward New Orleans. Continue on US-90 Business N for about 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Magazine St, and you will find The National WWII Museum at 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130. Parking is available nearby, but it may incur a cost, typically around $10-$15 for the day.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  To reach The National WWII Museum by public transport, locate your nearest bus stop in Lake Pontchartrain. Use the RTA website or app to find the Route 5 bus (Magazine Street). Board the bus and travel towards downtown New Orleans, getting off at the stop closest to the museum, which is near the intersection of Magazine St and Andrew Higgins Dr. The fare for the bus is approximately $1.25 one way. From the bus stop, it’s just a short walk (about 0.2 miles) to the museum.

• Public Transportation (Streetcar)

  Alternatively, you can take the streetcar to reach The National WWII Museum. Start by finding the nearest streetcar line in Lake Pontchartrain, preferably the Canal Street line. Ride the streetcar towards the French Quarter. Get off at the Canal St & St Charles Ave stop and transfer to the St Charles streetcar line. Ride until you reach the Lee Circle stop. From there, it’s a short 0.5-mile walk to the museum at 945 Magazine St. The streetcar fare is $1.25 one way, and transfers are available for an additional cost.