Library pass adds WWII Museum

NEW ORLEANS — The National World War II Museum has joined the New Orleans Public Library’s museum pass program.

It’s the fourth museum to do so, allowing anyone with a library card to check out a two-week pass providing free admission for two adults and some children. The number of children varies according to the museum involved.

The library is thrilled by the partnership with the World War II Museum, the system’s executive director, Charles Brown, said in a news release. “This strategic partnership benefits everyone involved — but most importantly — the local community,” he said.

Amber Mitchell, the museum’s community programs director, said, “This partnership will help us reach even more families in our region, and help ensure that the lessons of the World War II will never be forgotten.”

New Orleans Public Library patrons also can check out passes to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Longue Vue House and Gardens, and the Southern Food and Beverage Museum. A couple who checked out a pass to each museum over the course of a year would save $128 — $56 of that on two adult tickets to the World War II Museum.

“One of the elements of our mission statement is preserving history,” library spokesman John Marc Sharpe said in a telephone interview. “It really made sense for the World War II Museum to be part of the program and allow us to expand our mission.”