Adore August 2022

G o beyond the classroom this year and visit two New Orleans institutions that are filled with history, important lessons, and interesting displays, making learning even more of a treat. KNOW IT ALL

By M i cha e l a B e chl e r Twist LEARNING WITH A THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM New Orleans' most popular attraction isn't just for history buffs. The National WWII Museum, boasting over 200,000 square feet of impeccable venue and exhibit space, covers the global scale of the war and offers multiple opportunities for students of all ages to learn something new. Permanent exhibitions like Road to Berlin and Road to Tokyo bring America's story in the war to life with artifacts — both big and small — and special landscapes to show the different climates and conditions American forces faced abroad. Young visitors can get up close to equipment that was used in combat, including six fully restored iconic WWII warbirds, and relive the last battle of USS Tang on an exhilarating interactive submarine experience. Open year round, the museum also offers fun and educational programs for classrooms and individual students. nationalww2museum.org

VUE ORLEANS

Explore the city and its rich history at over 400 feet above the Mississippi River while visiting Vue Orleans. The sky-high attraction has two observatories with prime views and high-tech telescopes (dubbed "vue finders") offering information about New Orleans' many neighborhoods. Students will learn more about the cargo ships floating below them and even have the opportunity to steer one in a heart-racing video game. Before you take the elevator to the top of the building, shared with the Four Seasons Hotel, guests can soak up over 300 years of facts with the many interactive displays found throughout the new facility. Meet important figures from the past, listen to the city's many music genres, and learn to cook a signature dish with Chef Kevin Belton and Poppy Tooker during a virtual cooking lesson. vueorleans.com

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ADORE • AUGUST 2022