It is hot outside and this is only the beginning of our Summer. Why not head to a cool museum in New Orleans? We at Alert Transportation can get you to any museum comfortably. There are so many great museums in this city. Here is a quick look at some of the museums you might want to check out:
National World War II Museum
The National World War II museum opened back up on Memorial Day. The museum is open daily from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Right now, it is recommended to buy tickets online since the museum is operating at limited capacity. New safety measures to keep the community safe include social distancing guidelines throughout pavilions and galleries, and enhanced sanitizing and cleaning protocols. Throughout the initial phase of reopening, most galleries, exhibits and experiences will be available with controlled attendance to allow for social distance between visitors, especially within galleries. To help ensure public safety and avoid crowds, timed ticket purchases will be required. It is strongly recommended that visitors pre-purchase Museum admission online in advance.
For more information and to buy tickets visit: https://www.nationalww2museum.org/
New Orleans Jazz Museum
The New Orleans Jazz museum in the historic Old U.S. Mint, strategically located at the intersection of the French Quarter and the Frenchmen Street live music corridor, is open Tuesday – Sunday 10 am-4:30 pm. Right now you are asked to buy your tickets in advance online. Through dynamic interactive exhibits, multi-generational educational programming, research facilities and engaging musical performances, the music New Orleans made famous is explored in all its forms.
For more information and to get tickets visit: https://nolajazzmuseum.org/contact-info
The Ogden Museum
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art opened back up on Monday, June 15. The museum is open seven days a week from 10 am to 5 pm. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Ogden Museum has implemented online timed ticketing.
Right now the Ogden Museum will not host group gatherings. For your safety and per CDC guidance, public water fountains will not be open. Also, there will be no bag check which means you will have to carry your bag inside the museum. Visitors must wear masks when entering the Ogden Museum. Museum officials say staff will wear masks and gloves and employees will be subject to daily temperature checks. To keep everyone safe, only 100 people are allowed in the building at a time.
When entering the museum, you will notice signage throughout the museum to ensure social distancing. They also installed plexiglass shields at the visitors services reception desk, the store counter and at the security podium.
For more information including current exhibitions visit: https://ogdenmuseum.org/visit/hours/
