NEW ORLEANS HISTORY & HERITAGE
See the Museum's Private Collection — combined with the Treasures of New Orleans
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Experience all the best that The National WWII Museum has to offer as well as the rich history and culture of New Orleans with the Museum's newest travel opportunity. This is the perfect opportunity to spend a long weekend honoring the history of our World War II veterans and learning about the heritage and culture of this unique and beautiful city.
Join us for an itinerary that includes touring the galleries of the Museum and new John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion, the 4-D film Beyond All Boundaries and the delicious on-site dining at the American Sector restaurant. Outside the Museum, participants will tour one of the nation's most historic cities and enjoy world-famous New Orleans cuisine. Highlights include an afternoon cruise on the Mississippi River aboard the Steamboat Natchez and shopping and exploring amidst the architectural treasures of the French Quarter.
History & Heritage Tour Itinerary
April 4 – 7
This month's tour is sold out
Day 1 Thursday, April 4, 2013
Arrive at the hotel. Later this evening, enjoy a private tour of the John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion, followed by dinner at the American Sector.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Welcome Reception • Dinner
Day 2 Friday, April 5, 2013
After breakfast, go "Behind the Lines" with a VIP curator-led tour of the Museum's private collection. Enjoy lunch, followed by a city tour of New Orleans and its unique surrounding neighborhoods. Tonight's entertainment is at the Stage Door Canteen — with a live performance and fine dining from Chef John Besh.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Live Show
Day 3 Saturday, April 6, 2013
After breakfast, return to The National WWII Museum for a tour of the Home Front, Higgins Boat and D-Days in the Pacific galleries. There will be free time in the Museum to view galleries at your own pace. Later this morning, watch the 4-D film, Beyond All Boundaries. This afternoon, enjoy lunch aboard the Steamboat Natchez, and take-in the sights and sounds of the Mississippi River and live jazz. This evening explore the famous French Quarter on-your-own.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Breakfast • Lunch and Jazz Cruise
Day 4 Sunday, April 7, 2013
Following breakfast, tour the Invasion of Normandy galleries with your guide. Enjoy lunch at the 1940s-style Soda Shop. The tour program concludes after lunch. Enjoy the Museum this afternoon on your own. Return transportation arrangements have been made to your hotel. Independent departures for home.
Breakfast • Lunch
History & Heritage Tour Itinerary
May 9 – 12
Day 1 Thursday, May 9, 2013
Arrive at the hotel. Later this evening, enjoy a enjoy a private tour of the John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion, followed by dinner at the American Sector.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Welcome Reception • Dinner
Day 2 Friday, May 10, 2013
This morning after breakfast, go "Behind the Lines" with a VIP curator-led tour of the Museum's private collection. Enjoy lunch, followed by a city tour of New Orleans and its unique surrounding neighborhoods. Tonight's entertainment is at the Stage Door Canteen — with a live performance and fine dining from Chef John Besh.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Live Show
Day 3 Saturday, May 11, 2013
After breakfast, return to the National World War II Museum for a tour of the Home Front, Higgins Boat and D-Days in the Pacific galleries. There will be free time in the Museum to view galleries at your own pace. Later this morning, watch the 4-D film, Beyond All Boundaries. This afternoon, enjoy lunch aboard the Steamboat Natchez, and take-in the sights and sounds of the Mississippi river and live jazz. This evening explore the famous French Quarter on-your-own.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Breakfast • Lunch and Jazz Cruise
Day 4 Sunday, May 12, 2013
Following breakfast, tour the Invasion of Normandy galleries with your guide. Enjoy lunch at the 1940s-style Soda Shop. The tour program concludes after lunch. Enjoy the Museum this afternoon on your own. Return transportation arrangements have been made to your hotel. Independent departures for home.
Breakfast • Lunch
History & Heritage Tour Itinerary
June 13 – 16
Day 1 Thursday, June 13, 2013
Arrive at the hotel. Later this evening, enjoy a enjoy a private tour of the John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion, followed by dinner at the American Sector.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Welcome Reception • Dinner
Day 2 Friday, June 14, 2013
This morning after breakfast, go "Behind the Lines" with a VIP curator-led tour of the Museum's private collection. Enjoy lunch, followed by a city tour of New Orleans and its unique surrounding neighborhoods. Tonight's entertainment is at the Stage Door Canteen — with a live performance and fine dining from Chef John Besh.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Live Show
Day 3 Saturday, June 15, 2013
After breakfast, return to the National World War II Museum for a tour of the Home Front, Higgins Boat and D-Days in the Pacific galleries. There will be free time in the Museum to view galleries at your own pace. Later this morning, watch the 4-D film, Beyond All Boundaries. This afternoon, enjoy lunch aboard the Steamboat Natchez, and take-in the sights and sounds of the Mississippi river and live jazz. This evening explore the famous French Quarter on-your-own.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Breakfast • Lunch and Jazz Cruise
Day 4 Sunday, June 16, 2013
Following breakfast, tour the Invasion of Normandy galleries with your guide. Enjoy lunch at the 1940s-style Soda Shop. The tour program concludes after lunch. Enjoy the Museum this afternoon on your own. Return transportation arrangements have been made to your hotel. Independent departures for home.
Breakfast • Lunch
History & Heritage Tour Itinerary
July 18 – 21
Day 1 Thursday, July 18, 2013
Arrive at the hotel. Later this evening, enjoy a enjoy a private tour of the John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion, followed by dinner at the American Sector.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Dinner
Day 2 Friday, July 19, 2013
This morning after breakfast, go "Behind the Lines" with a VIP curator-led tour of the Museum's private collection. Enjoy lunch, followed by a city tour of New Orleans and its unique surrounding neighborhoods. Tonight's entertainment is at the Stage Door Canteen — with a live performance and fine dining from Chef John Besh.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Live Show
Day 3 Saturday, July 20, 2013
After breakfast, return to the National World War II Museum for a tour of the Home Front, Higgins Boat and D-Day galleries. There will be free time in the Museum to view galleries at your own pace. Later this morning, watch the 4-D film, Beyond All Boundaries. This afternoon, enjoy lunch aboard the Steamboat Natchez, and take-in the sights and sounds of the Mississippi river and live jazz. This evening explore the famous French Quarter on your own.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Breakfast • Lunch and Jazz Cruise
Day 4 Sunday, July 21, 2013
Following breakfast, tour the D-Day galleries with your guide. Embark on Final Mission: The USS Tang Submarine Experience. Enjoy lunch at the 1940s-style Soda Shop. Enjoy the Museum this afternoon on your own. Return transportation arrangements have been made to your hotel. Independent departures for home.
Breakfast • Lunch
History & Heritage Tour Itinerary
August 8 – 11
Day 1 Thursday, August 8, 2013
Arrive at the hotel. Later this evening, enjoy a enjoy a private tour of the John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion, followed by dinner at the American Sector.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Dinner
Day 2 Friday, August 9, 2013
This morning after breakfast, go "Behind the Lines" with a VIP curator-led tour of the Museum's private collection. Enjoy lunch, followed by a city tour of New Orleans and its unique surrounding neighborhoods. Tonight's entertainment is at the Stage Door Canteen — with a live performance and fine dining from Chef John Besh.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Live Show
Day 3 Saturday, August 10, 2013
After breakfast, return to the National World War II Museum for a tour of the Home Front, Higgins Boat and D-Day galleries. There will be free time in the Museum to view galleries at your own pace. Later this morning, watch the 4-D film, Beyond All Boundaries. This afternoon, enjoy lunch aboard the Steamboat Natchez, and take-in the sights and sounds of the Mississippi river and live jazz. This evening explore the famous French Quarter on your own.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Breakfast • Lunch and Jazz Cruise
Day 4 Sunday, August 11, 2013
Following breakfast, tour the D-Day galleries with your guide. Embark on Final Mission: The USS Tang Submarine Experience. Enjoy lunch at the 1940s-style Soda Shop. Enjoy the Museum this afternoon on your own. Return transportation arrangements have been made to your hotel. Independent departures for home.
Breakfast • Lunch
History & Heritage Tour Itinerary
September 12 – 15
Day 1 Thursday, September 12, 2013
Arrive at the hotel. Later this evening, enjoy a enjoy a private tour of the John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion, followed by dinner at the American Sector.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Dinner
Day 2 Friday, September 13, 2013
This morning after breakfast, go "Behind the Lines" with a VIP curator-led tour of the Museum's private collection. Enjoy lunch, followed by a city tour of New Orleans and its unique surrounding neighborhoods. Tonight's entertainment is at the Stage Door Canteen — with a live performance and fine dining from Chef John Besh.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Live Show
Day 3 Saturday, September 14, 2013
After breakfast, return to the National World War II Museum for a tour of the Home Front, Higgins Boat and D-Day galleries. There will be free time in the Museum to view galleries at your own pace. Later this morning, watch the 4-D film, Beyond All Boundaries. This afternoon, enjoy lunch aboard the Steamboat Natchez, and take-in the sights and sounds of the Mississippi river and live jazz. This evening explore the famous French Quarter on your own.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Breakfast • Lunch and Jazz Cruise
Day 4 Sunday, September 15, 2013
Following breakfast, tour the D-Day galleries with your guide. Embark on Final Mission: The USS Tang Submarine Experience. Enjoy lunch at the 1940s-style Soda Shop. Enjoy the Museum this afternoon on your own. Return transportation arrangements have been made to your hotel. Independent departures for home.
Breakfast • Lunch
History & Heritage Tour Itinerary
October 3 – 6
Day 1 Thursday, October 3, 2013
Arrive at the hotel. Later this evening, enjoy a enjoy a private tour of the John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion, followed by dinner at the American Sector.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Dinner
Day 2 Friday, October 4, 2013
This morning after breakfast, go "Behind the Lines" with a VIP curator-led tour of the Museum's private collection. Enjoy lunch, followed by a city tour of New Orleans and its unique surrounding neighborhoods. Tonight's entertainment is at the Stage Door Canteen — with a live performance and fine dining from Chef John Besh.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Live Show
Day 3 Saturday, October 5, 2013
After breakfast, return to the National World War II Museum for a tour of the Home Front, Higgins Boat and D-Day galleries. There will be free time in the Museum to view galleries at your own pace. Later this morning, watch the 4-D film, Beyond All Boundaries. This afternoon, enjoy lunch aboard the Steamboat Natchez, and take-in the sights and sounds of the Mississippi river and live jazz. This evening explore the famous French Quarter on your own.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Breakfast • Lunch and Jazz Cruise
Day 4 Sunday, October 6, 2013
Following breakfast, tour the D-Day galleries with your guide. Embark on Final Mission: The USS Tang Submarine Experience. Enjoy lunch at the 1940s-style Soda Shop. Enjoy the Museum this afternoon on your own. Return transportation arrangements have been made to your hotel. Independent departures for home.
Breakfast • Lunch
History & Heritage Tour Itinerary
November 7 – 10
Day 1 Thursday, November 7, 2013
Arrive at the hotel. Later this evening, enjoy a enjoy a private tour of the John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion, followed by dinner at the American Sector.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Dinner
Day 2 Friday, November 8, 2013
This morning after breakfast, go "Behind the Lines" with a VIP curator-led tour of the Museum's private collection. Enjoy lunch, followed by a city tour of New Orleans and its unique surrounding neighborhoods. Tonight's entertainment is at the Stage Door Canteen — with a live performance and fine dining from Chef John Besh.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Live Show
Day 3 Saturday, November 9, 2013
After breakfast, return to the National World War II Museum for a tour of the Home Front, Higgins Boat and D-Day galleries. There will be free time in the Museum to view galleries at your own pace. Later this morning, watch the 4-D film, Beyond All Boundaries. This afternoon, enjoy lunch aboard the Steamboat Natchez, and take-in the sights and sounds of the Mississippi river and live jazz. This evening explore the famous French Quarter on your own.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Breakfast • Lunch and Jazz Cruise
Day 4 Sunday, November 10, 2013
Following breakfast, tour the D-Day galleries with your guide. Embark on Final Mission: The USS Tang Submarine Experience. Enjoy lunch at the 1940s-style Soda Shop. Enjoy the Museum this afternoon on your own. Return transportation arrangements have been made to your hotel. Independent departures for home.
Breakfast • Lunch
History & Heritage Tour Itinerary
December 12 – 15
Day 1 Thursday, December 12, 2013
Arrive at the hotel. Later this evening, enjoy a enjoy a private tour of the John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion, followed by dinner at the American Sector.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Dinner
Day 2 Friday, December 13, 2013
This morning after breakfast, go "Behind the Lines" with a VIP curator-led tour of the Museum's private collection. Enjoy lunch, followed by a city tour of New Orleans and its unique surrounding neighborhoods. Tonight's entertainment is at the Stage Door Canteen — with a live performance and fine dining from Chef John Besh.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Live Show
Day 3 Saturday, December 14, 2013
After breakfast, return to the National World War II Museum for a tour of the Home Front, Higgins Boat and D-Day galleries. There will be free time in the Museum to view galleries at your own pace. Later this morning, watch the 4-D film, Beyond All Boundaries. This afternoon, enjoy lunch aboard the Steamboat Natchez, and take-in the sights and sounds of the Mississippi river and live jazz. This evening explore the famous French Quarter on your own.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
Breakfast • Lunch and Jazz Cruise
Day 4 Sunday, December 15, 2013
Following breakfast, tour the D-Day galleries with your guide. Embark on Final Mission: The USS Tang Submarine Experience. Enjoy lunch at the 1940s-style Soda Shop. Enjoy the Museum this afternoon on your own. Return transportation arrangements have been made to your hotel. Independent departures for home.
Breakfast • Lunch
Itinerary in Brief
Day 1
Arrive at the hotel. Later this evening, enjoy a welcome reception at the John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion, followed by dinner at the American Sector.
Welcome Reception • Dinner
Day 2
This morning after breakfast, go "Behind the Lines" with a curator-led VIP tour of the Museum's private collection. Enjoy lunch, followed by a city tour of New Orleans and its unique surrounding neighborhoods. Tonight's entertainment is at the Stage Door Canteen — with a live performance and fine dining from Chef John Besh.
Breakfast • Lunch with Jazz Cruise
Day 3
After breakfast, return to The National World War II Museum for a tour of the Home Front, Higgins Boat and D-Days in the Pacific galleries. There will be free time in the Museum to view galleries at your own pace. Later this morning, watch the 4-D film, Beyond All Boundaries. This afternoon, enjoy lunch aboard the Steamboat Natchez, and take-in the sights and sounds of the Mississippi River and live jazz. This evening explore the famous French Quarter on your own.
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Live Show
Day 4
Following breakfast, tour the Invasion of Normandy galleries with your guide. Enjoy lunch at the 1940s style Soda Shop. The tour program concludes after lunch. Enjoy the Museum this afternoon on your own. Return transportation arrangements have been made to your hotel. Independent departures for home.
Breakfast • Lunch
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