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Expressions of America - Outdoor Sound & Light Show at The National WWII Museum

Expressions of America - Outdoor Sound & Light Show at The National WWII Museum

Overview

Experience an unforgettable evening of music, special effects, vintage cocktails, and entertainment at Expressions of America, a new immersive, outdoor sound and light show. Opening in November 2022 exclusively at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Expressions of America brings history to life like never before.
• First-of-its-kind nighttime, outdoor sound and light show
• Projections 90 feet tall transport you back in time
• Hosted by actor Gary Sinise and featuring music recorded by
Preservation Hall Jazz Band members and other New Orleans musicians
• Three course seasonal dinner with 2 alcoholic beverages (If Premium Dinner + Show is purchased)

City: New Orleans

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $40.74

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $40.74

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Admission to Expressions of America

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Meeting point

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New Orleans
945 Magazine Street

Guests will check in at the entrance and have scannable tickets ready. Guests will receive a wristband at check in.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

The National WWII Museum

Expressions of America combines the latest technology and special effects with the Museum’s extensive collection to provide you with an unforgettable nighttime experience unlike any other. The evening experience is approximately 90 minutes and takes place both indoors and outdoors at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans. Begin your journey back to the 1940s by enjoying live entertainment reminiscent of the wartime era and exploring a Mail Call custom exhibit highlighting the role of correspondence and mail during World War II. Order a vintage cocktail, nostalgic snacks, and festive small plates to enjoy before the main show. Move outdoors for the main sound and light show, which lasts approximately 25 minutes. Hosted by actor Gary Sinise with music recorded by Preservation Hall Jazz Band members and other New Orleans musicians, Expressions of America uses the latest technology and special effects to transform the Museum campus and immerse you in scenes projected as high as 90 feet.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (6)

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chicos257

Nov 2022

I really want to rate this higher, but I really can’t. The communication or lack there of is why I’m rating this so low. Many people standing around to greet you, but no one (or lack of signage) told you what to do. They need to put up a sign with the itinerary (this won’t change with the event, so it is s a good investment). We didn’t the food and show with reserved seating. We watched other people to find out where we were suppose to eat. After dinner (which was good - not fantastic- my filet was over cooked), we sat waiting for someone to tell us what to do next. As we saw people leaving, we got up and started out the door (then came an announcement to move to the pre-show). Again itinerary signage would have gone a long way. No reserved seating here (I guess), we just sat wherever. After the pre-show, people rushed to the main show to get a seat. Again, no reserved seating here. I’m not really sure what we paid extra for (except for the dinner - which wasn’t the greatest). According to the description, we were supposed to have reserved seating and everyone else was supposed to stand. That never happened. Because of this, we didn’t have great seats and felt like we missed a lot of the show that was in the center. What we saw, I would recommend. I’d skip paying the extra money for dinner and reserved seating that never happened.

PFC76

Nov 2022

The museum is great but the expressions of America is not very good The pre show not enjoyable. The outdoor show itself had potential but didn’t deliver. The best part of the show is the correspondence. Show would have been better if it focused more on the correspondence.

msathr

Oct 2022

Good museum. My spouse a military veteran really enjoyed it. A huge facility and great for history buffs