Expressions of America: WWII Museum Night Show
4.5
13 Ratings
New Orleans
Experience the music, art, and personal reflections of the 1940s through Expressions of America, an outdoor sound and light show at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans. Join actor Gary Sinise as he narrates a stunning visual spectacle that brings history to life on a grand scale.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The National WWII Museum - Expressions of America is the sound & light show located at the Museum. Museum admission is a sperate ticket.
What's Included
- Admission to Expressions of America
What's Not Included
- Admission to The National WWII Museum (separate purchase)
Additional Information
Discover the sounds, artwork, and personal anecdotes from the 1940s at Expressions of America, an exclusive outdoor audio-visual performance at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans.
Suitable for people of all ages, Expressions of America magnifies history, making it come alive in a vast display. Astonishing visuals, projected at a height of 90 feet, alter the outer appearance of the Museum’s structure, while actor Gary Sinise narrates a poignant look into the diverse lifestyles of the brave individuals who served this nation during its most challenging epoch.
Kindly sponsored by Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation, Expressions of America blends state-of-the-art technology with authentic accounts from the WWII era, offering an unparalleled experience.
Location
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(13 Ratings)
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Bonniem349
Dec 1, 2023
Don't Miss the Nation WWII Museum - This museum is amazing and highly recommended for anyone with an interest in WWII. We spent 12 hrs the first day, going to the Ella & Billie performance at lunch, and going to the Expressions of America in the evening. The next day we returned for another half day. You cannot see all of this museum in one day. This is truly one of the best military museums in the country. Many thanks to Gary Sinese and Tom Hanks for the part they took in the construction and running of this museum.
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Gladys27
Oct 18, 2023
Enjoyed it - Wonderful experience for whole family. The inside show was full of energy and the outside show very moving.
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Pioneer82088
Jul 26, 2023
Engaging for the whole family - There were very few children at the showing. That is a shame. My three, 8, 10, 14, quite enjoyed it.
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Corylisa22
Feb 23, 2023
Wonderful evening - Presentation was emotional and real. Not sure younger generations will appreciate it but two adults in their 50's certainly did.
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Rebecca
Jan 16, 2023
We took part of all the offerings… - We spent hours here! The 4-D film was excellent. The museum is so full of relics, you could spend days exploring it. We also did the dinner/nighttime light show. The dinner was excellent, with perfectly cooked filet mignon. The pre show was enjoyable, the outside show was okay, but no need to see it again. We also did the “Final Mission” submarine experience; not sure this was worth the extra charge … interesting but tough on a bad neck to look upwards to see the ceiling of the sub. We came back to explore more of the museum on a second day ticket for $7 per person. The museum (just itself) is a must see!
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Lisala7954pr
Dec 30, 2022
Expression of America - Everything was great. The only regret was we didn't take our picture and no one told us about doing it when we got there. We thought they must be taking them at the dinner. Didn't realize until we left and was asked about seeing it.
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Bvapp
Dec 8, 2022
A New Nighttime Spectacular at the WWII Museum - In addition to being a new nighttime event at the museum, Expressions of America is an excellent experience for those who do not have time for a full day at the museum!
From the pre-show to the main event, Expressions of America takes you back to a monumental time in history. It is an epic and nostalgic display of music, real-life stories, and imagery from the men and women of WWII.
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450jaredg
Dec 3, 2022
Impressive New Addition to the WWII Museum - This is truly a state of the art, immersive experience. The presentation is broken into two parts; first, a short stage production, followed by an outdoor video production. It's very impressive how the show is projected onto the sides of the building to make you feel like you are literally in the middle of everything. The architecture of the buildings works in conjunction with the projected video to really make the presentation "pop". As always the WWII museum does an excellent job of letting the stories of the Greatest Generation live on.
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Honeybun2023
Dec 1, 2022
A Breathtaking Experience - This is a new evening outdoor event recently added by the Museum and it’s stunning! It is beautifully produced with authentic WWII footage, 3 D technology & a fantastic soundtrack—a great way to honor those of the Greatest Generation! I thoroughly enjoyed the entire event and found it quite moving. Don’t miss it or the Museum!
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Chitownsuburbanmom66
Mar 27, 2023
Great for History Enthusiasts - I wasn't sure what to expect, and after having seen the show, I am not really sure what this experience was supposed to be.
Part musical production, part live performance. Not really sure.
Pros: The movie projection outside was very interesting. Most of the musical was really good. Leaving the Preservation Hall Jazz band to the closing credits was a big miss.
Cons: Just reading letters was confusing. There was no real flow and it was hard to follow at times. The "preshow" wasn't necessarily important to the evening. It could have been filmed. The focus on Bob Hope was overshadowed.
Overall, the production was okay. Definitely feel this was for an older crowd.
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