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Advice for WWII Museum tomorrow
Posted on 6/2/16 at 8:14 pm
Posted on 6/2/16 at 8:14 pm
I'm going to be there for half a day, should get there around 11. What are the must-see's as y'all have said you could spend several days in there.
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Posted on 6/2/16 at 8:15 pm to prplhze2000
My advice is to go for a full day
Posted on 6/2/16 at 8:16 pm to prplhze2000
Beyond All Boundaries 4D documentary by Tom Hanks
Posted on 6/2/16 at 8:22 pm to prplhze2000
Ask for a tour guide.
Posted on 6/2/16 at 8:23 pm to prplhze2000
Go early and do a full day there.
Posted on 6/2/16 at 8:27 pm to prplhze2000
Things to not miss:
1. Beyond All Boundaries
2. The Boeing hangar/pavilion
3. The Higgins boat is a must see in the main lobby--it's literally the only one of its kind left (it was fully rebuilt using original parts as much as possible).
Things to skip:
1. The USS Tang submarine experience
2. The Japanese internment exhibit if it's still there
3. The soda shop
4. The gift shop (unless you want museum apparel really badly)
Also I've heard great things about "The Road to Berlin" exhibit that just opened but I haven't been there since it did.
1. Beyond All Boundaries
2. The Boeing hangar/pavilion
3. The Higgins boat is a must see in the main lobby--it's literally the only one of its kind left (it was fully rebuilt using original parts as much as possible).
Things to skip:
1. The USS Tang submarine experience
2. The Japanese internment exhibit if it's still there
3. The soda shop
4. The gift shop (unless you want museum apparel really badly)
Also I've heard great things about "The Road to Berlin" exhibit that just opened but I haven't been there since it did.
Posted on 6/2/16 at 8:29 pm to TIGERSandFROGS
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Things to skip:
1. The USS Tang submarine experience
Seriously? Why? I haven't done it but planning to.
Posted on 6/2/16 at 8:35 pm to Langland
Road to Berlin is great....
How much do you know about the war? That will determine what you look at in detail or what you glance it....
Looking down on the B-17 at the Boeing pavilion is interesting....
How much do you know about the war? That will determine what you look at in detail or what you glance it....
Looking down on the B-17 at the Boeing pavilion is interesting....
Posted on 6/2/16 at 8:36 pm to TIGERSandFROGS
quote:
Things to not miss:
1. Beyond All Boundaries
2. The Boeing hangar/pavilion
3. The Higgins boat is a must see in the main lobby--it's literally the only one of its kind left (it was fully rebuilt using original parts as much as possible).
Things to skip:
1. The USS Tang submarine experience
2. The Japanese internment exhibit if it's still there
3. The soda shop
4. The gift shop (unless you want museum apparel really badly)
Also I've heard great things about "The Road to Berlin" exhibit that just opened but I haven't been there since it did.
This... Road to Berlin is great as well. Id catch it before the main Museum Building.
I still have not toured the road to Tokyo
Posted on 6/2/16 at 8:42 pm to Langland
It's not terrible or anything, it's just kind of silly. You get assigned a job and a person from the actual boat, then you stand around in kind of half-assed fake submarine and everyone has jobs to do, like turning the wheel, opening valves for torpedoed tubes, etc and you're working to sink Nazi cargo ships or something. Then you get sunk and they tell you if the person you were representing died.
Like I said, it's not terrible, but if you only have half a day, don't waste 20 minutes in line or more then 10 minutes doing this. Spend that extra 30 minutes oogling the suspended B-17 in the Boeing Pavillion.
Like I said, it's not terrible, but if you only have half a day, don't waste 20 minutes in line or more then 10 minutes doing this. Spend that extra 30 minutes oogling the suspended B-17 in the Boeing Pavillion.
Posted on 6/2/16 at 8:48 pm to prplhze2000
Half a day is pushing it. You'll want to go back.
The next time I'm in NO, I'm going to see if they're interested in a donation. I found this sterling silver lapel pin while metal detecting in BR. It's about the size of a dime.
The next time I'm in NO, I'm going to see if they're interested in a donation. I found this sterling silver lapel pin while metal detecting in BR. It's about the size of a dime.
Posted on 6/2/16 at 8:54 pm to Kajungee
quote:
Road to Berlin is great as well. Id catch it before the main Museum Building.
This doesn't surprise me. The main museum is mostly original to the DDay Museum, which was not as flush with money as the museum was when it built the Road to Berlin.
Posted on 6/2/16 at 8:54 pm to BobABooey
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BobABooey
That's awesome, and kudos to you.
To the OP, take your time! I did a full day and could have stayed longer.
Posted on 6/2/16 at 8:55 pm to prplhze2000
Appreciate
Posted on 6/2/16 at 9:03 pm to vl100butch
quote:
Road to Berlin is great...
The U.S. never made it to Berlin during the war; the Soviets did.
Posted on 6/2/16 at 9:13 pm to prplhze2000
quote:
What are the must-see's
The actual WWII vets that sit in the front. Visit with them and ask questions. It won't be long, and there won't be any more of them.
Posted on 6/2/16 at 9:15 pm to TheDude321
quote:Um, we were there for over two years during the war-
The U.S. never made it to Berlin during the war; the Soviets did.
Posted on 6/2/16 at 9:18 pm to prplhze2000
Get ready to read. One of the best museums in the country IMO but very text heavy
Posted on 6/2/16 at 9:30 pm to prplhze2000
It may just be my personal preference but I really love to browse the small items that were actually used in the war: a letter home, a map of Normandy carried by a solider, a knife, uniforms, rifles, boots, etc.
Then again, I'm always drawn to those kinds of things in any museum - a set of moccasins worn thousands of years ago, flint tools & weapons, suits of armor, etc.
Then again, I'm always drawn to those kinds of things in any museum - a set of moccasins worn thousands of years ago, flint tools & weapons, suits of armor, etc.
Posted on 6/2/16 at 9:46 pm to The Eric
quote:Yep. If you're not versed in history, you can get lost for hours reading up on it, and it's fascinating, but time-consuming. The more history you know, you'll recognize more of what you're looking at without having to read.
Get ready to read. One of the best museums in the country IMO but very text heavy
Several years ago, I watched a NOVA episode on PBS about the enigma machine. It was the first I'd heard about it, as it had just become de-classified. When I visited the just-opened D-Day Museum, I turned the corner and saw that machine in its glass case. I can't describe the chills I got down my spine.
It's a fantastic museum. I've done a speed-through and done half a day there. Either way, you'll be left wanting more.
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