Get swept up in the history of the war that changed the world in this epic-scale yet intimate museum, located right in the heart of New Orleans. Discover fascinating, in-depth exhibits that offer engaging accounts of the war from the perspective of those who lived through it.

As you wander through the three thoughtfully organized buildings, explore a wealth of artifacts specially selected from the museum’s vaults, which house more than 100,000 items. Uniforms, weaponry and vehicles from the Allies and the Axis transport you to the front lines of crucial battles, while mementos like letters and diaries offer deeply personal insight from everyday men and women into important events.

With the museum’s impressive collection of memoirs, you can immerse yourself in the stories of wartime experiences. Learn from veterans who served on all fronts as you listen to engaging oral histories in their own words.

Feast on a true Cajun-Creole brunch with 60-plus menu items, including local favorites such as eggs benedict, grits, duck à l'orange, and of course, mimosas. Complete with a live jazz band, this mix of New Orleans' food and culture leaves you wanting more.

As you feel the sweet breeze in the courtyard, immerse yourself in the birthplace of jazz and smell the extravagant hot and cold dishes that bring the Southern spirit alive. Sample Cajun-Creole delicacies and enjoy the atmosphere of this famous restaurant in the heart of the French Quarter.

The diverse menu ranges from made-to-order omelets and fresh seafood, pasta to turtle soup, and shrimp etouffee. The lavish buffet dishes vary seasonally, daily, and hourly, allowing the chefs to take advantage of the freshest ingredients. Top off your meal with a glass of Court of Two Sisters Private Label chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, champagne, or an orange-garnished mimosa.

Satisfy your natural curiosity with a visit to 4 fun-filled facilities at the Audubon Nature Institute. Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, and the Entergy Giant Screen Theater connect you with the wondrous creatures and places of the Earth.

Let your imagination run wild in Audubon Zoo. Explore the Louisiana Swamp exhibit and learn how the bayou and its people have shaped this area’s unique culture. Count the malayan tiger’s stripes at the Asian Domain, or feed a giraffe and hang with the monkeys at the African Savanna exhibit.

Bubbles rise as you move through an underwater tunnel toward a Caribbean reef at Audubon Aquarium. Watch the playful penguins or experience the Gulf of Mexico exhibit's 400,000-gallon (1,514 cbm) tank with sharks, rays, and other exotic fish.

At Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, you see the world from a bug's-eye view as you shrink down to their size. Relax in a Japanese garden with hundreds of beautiful butterflies and play interactive games in a simulated jungle.

Finally, take your seat as a 5-and-a-half-story (16.8-m) screen and thunderous sound carry you off to colorful locales at the Entergy Giant Screen Theater, where you view the world of nature as never before.

Clip-clop through New Orleans' historic French Quarter district on an authentic mule-drawn carriage adventure with Royal Carriages. Relax while riding through the historic neighborhoods of New Orleans in an intimate, one-of-a-kind experience. Each carriage driver is a local, professional, and licensed tour guide offering a unique, personal presentation of each historically accurate tour.

Board the carriage at Jackson Square, located in the heart of the French Quarter, climb aboard the authentic mule-drawn carriage and set off on a memorable exploration of the old city where you'll discover the history, culture, and architecture of one of America's oldest cities. Enjoy watching the carriage mule-ears flip flop while it pulls the carriage through the quaint one-way streets filled with musical street performers and colorful Creole residences. Have fun chatting with your carriage driving tour guide, who is guaranteed to be just as knowledgeable as he is entertaining! Your 1-Hour Carriage Tour also includes a visit to Saint Louis Cemetery #1 where you will enjoy learning about the unique above ground burial methods unique to New Orleans (Admission Included)!

Gain instant access to dozens of attractions and tours in New Orleans, spending far less than their collective value. Gain skip-the-line access at certain attractions, and the choice of a walking tour from 4 Haunted History tours and 3 French Quarter Phantoms Tours.

Attractions include:

• 1850 House
• Oak Alley Plantation
• Audubon Zoo and Aquarium
• Musée Conti Historical Wax Museum
• Longue Vue House & Gardens
• Old US Mint
• Cajun Pride Swamp Tour by Boat
• Southern Food & Beverage Museum
• Adventure in New Orleans City Tour by Bus
• Confederate Memorial Hall Museum
• New Orleans Cooking Class
• Louisiana Children's Museum
• National WWII Museum
• New Orleans Museum of Art
• Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Cruise
• The Cabildo

Haunted History Tours include:

• French Quarter Ghost Tour
• Cemetery History Tour
• New Orleans Scandal Tour
• 5-in-1 Ghost Mystery Tour

French Quarter Phantoms Tours include:

• Tour Treme'
• St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Tour
• Music of New Orleans Tour

You are able to choose one from each of these tours.