The 15 Best New Orleans Museum Tickets & Attractions

1.The National WWII Museum Admission Ticket New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,202 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $37Our pick

Visit New Orleans’ National WWII Museum at your own pace with general admission. Follow the American story from the Home Front to Berlin and Tokyo, see wartime aircraft and artifacts, and add Beyond All Boundaries or Final Mission for an extra charge.

“Go early and plan to spend the whole day, at the very least. There is so much to see! The museum is curated excellently. Definitely worth the price of admission.”

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2.French Quarter Walking Tour With Comp 1850 House Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 781 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk the French Quarter in a group of no more than eight with guides such as Donna, Lenora, Tom, or Doug. Learn about French, Spanish, and Creole New Orleans, hear local folklore, and visit the 1850 House Museum, home to a preserved Pontalba apartment.

“Bob was so knowledgeable and made this a great learning experience - I was glad he included so much history in the tour. Only wish it had been a little longer but highly recommend. I also visited the 1850 House Museum after the tour - the information from the walk fit so well with the museum.”

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3.The National WWII Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 704 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Spend a full day at the National WWII Museum in downtown New Orleans, following the American experience from Pearl Harbor to Berlin and Normandy. See restored aircraft, wartime vehicles, D-Day landing craft, and home-front exhibits. Add the Beyond All Boundaries 4-D film or a guided Campaigns of Courage tour.

“The WW11 is a must and should be on everybody's list.”

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4.The National WWII Museum Campus Pass plus 4-D Film

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 672 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $49

Spend a full day across five museum pavilions, following the war through personal stories, film, artifacts, and interactive displays. Your ticket includes a timed Beyond All Boundaries 4D screening with moving seats and atmospheric effects. Enter the museum before your film time and set your own pace.

“Don’t underestimate this museum. We couldn’t imagine how we could spend more than half a day here. We spent 7 hours and all agreed we could go back for more. Very well done. All HS children should see the videos so they can understand the horrors of war their ancestors went through to defend democracy. Maybe they would understand why war should be avoided at all costs but that sometimes it is necessary to defend the lives of others such as the Jews, the Filipinos, etc from evil doers.”

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5.New Orleans Mardi Gras World Behind-the-Scenes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 538 reviews · from $29

At Mardi Gras World, you’ll walk through working float warehouses, learn how New Orleans’ 40-plus parades are built, pose for photos, try costumes, and taste King Cake. The 90-minute visit includes shuttle pickup from central New Orleans and works well for families, first-time visitors, and Mardi Gras fans.

“It is interesting and educational. It was fun to walk among the big floats. We did fund the guide very hard to hear.”

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6.Vue Orleans Observation Deck Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 132 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $32

Atop the Four Seasons Hotel, Vue Orleans combines 360-degree city views with touchless exhibits on Irma Thomas, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Katrina, local dishes, and jazz. Ride immersive elevators 33 stories up, use interactive Vue Finders, then visit the rooftop café and bar.

“I really enjoyed learning about the people who influenced New Orleans and the info on Katrina”

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7.Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 5 days · from $63

Visit the Audubon Aquarium beside the French Quarter and see more than 3,600 animals from 250 species. Touch sharks and stingrays, walk through the Great Maya Reef tunnel, explore the Amazon Rainforest, and add the Insectarium or Audubon Zoo for five-day savings.

“They can’t scan the tickets you sent me online. Still had to stand in line to get tickets.”

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8.Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 90 reviews · 1 - 5 days · from $84

Use one digital pass for 25+ New Orleans attractions, from the National WWII Museum and Vue Orleans to swamp boats, cemetery walks, French Quarter tours, and a cooking demonstration with a meal. Pick 1, 2, 3, or 5 consecutive days and reserve popular activities early.

“I would highly reccomend this pass to anyone visiting New Orleans and wants to cram as much as they can fit into their trip! It was super easy to buy the pass. Prior to your trip you MUST call each place on the pass you want to visit to reserve your spot in that activity. When you get to the activity, most places just asked to scan the QR code. The only place that we needed to get a physical ticket was the Creole Queen Paddlewheeler Cruise. I would highly reccomend the Sinners & Saints Tour from Hauted History Tours, The Cooking Demonstration at the New Orleans School of Cooking,…”

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9.Vue Orleans: Observation Deck Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Spend about 90 minutes exploring Vue Orleans, from touchless exhibits on jazz, food, and local culture to a thrilling 33-story elevator ride. Choose standard, combo, or all-inclusive entry, with an alcoholic drink included in the higher ticket options. Guides such as Billie and Leeana may add local insight.

“Visiting from the Westbank the Best bank! The experience was awesome and drinks were amazing!!! I would come back”

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10.Go City: New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass with Over 25 Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 76 reviews · 1 to 5 days (approx.) · from $84

Use one mobile pass for 25-plus New Orleans attractions, including the National WWII Museum, Creole Queen, cooking demonstrations, city tours, museums, bike rides, and ghost tours. Choose one to five days, but reserve popular activities early and check opening days before you buy.

“Using the GoCity passes from Viator saved us so much money and allowed us to do more activities! All of the vendors were nice and did not treat us any differently than the other customers.”

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11.Audubon Zoo Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $37

Spend about three to four hours at Audubon Zoo, exploring 50-plus acres of natural habitats and more than 1,700 animals. See lions, orangutans, jaguars, black bears, bobcats, and a white alligator. Mobile entry is included, while food, the train, and virtual reality cost extra.

“Clean, well spaced out exhibits Enjoyed our day at the zoo. Fans at seating areas a plus. Thank you.”

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12.New Orleans Storyville Museum All Access Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $27Best value

Step into a re-created Storyville, New Orleans’ former red-light district. Your self-guided all-access ticket covers exhibits on gambling, prostitution, brothels, and early jazz. Allow one to two hours, read at your own pace, and note that entry is limited to adults 18 and older.

“Great little museum with easy to understand history of the city! Great spot to spend an hour or so if it’s cold/raining, easily accessible location.”

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13.Audubon Zoo or Combo Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 64 reviews · 1 - 5 days · from $31

Visit Audubon Zoo for 1,700 animals across 50-plus acres, including orangutans, jaguars, lions, and Louisiana wildlife. Add the Aquarium and Insectarium for extra days of sightseeing. Expect daily animal-care talks, natural habitats, family activities, and a separate-location warning for combo ticket holders.

“La propreté du parc est exceptionnel . Mais ils peuvent prévenir quand même que quand tu viens tôt certain animaux ne sont pas encore dans leur enclos car il le nettoie”

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14.Whitney Plantation & Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 59 reviews · 5 hours · from $79

Travel from New Orleans along River Road to Whitney Plantation, a museum and memorial focused on enslaved people. Your English-speaking driver-guide provides context on the journey, while headsets support a self-guided visit among slave cabins, memorials, and historic grounds. Hotel pickup is included.

“Our tour was self guided so we didn’t have a guy on your description. It says that this is part self guided tour with a guided tour. We never got a guided tour.”

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15.Guided Museum and Voodoo Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Join Nate and his team for a two-hour English tour of the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum, Congo Square, and Marie Laveau’s former home. The route is guided but not scripted, so you can ask questions and spend more time on the subjects that interest you.

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