New
Orleans has key elements that make it so interesting are its
unique heritage and artistic proliferation. And while much of
the town's extraordinary culture can be experienced on the
streets, there is plenty more to this place that cannot. So,
take a the time to visit the museums and historical houses to
obtain true New Orleans knowledge. You will be glad you
did!
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Historic Sites & Museums
Blaine
Kern's Mardi Gras World - Get a behind the scenes
look of what goes into staging Mardi Gras. See artists &
sculptors working on the World's largest fleet of floats.
Theatre & gift shop. (800) 362-8213
Historic
New Orleans Collection - No trip to New Orleans
is complete without a visit THNOC, the area's premier museum for
state & local history. Changing exhibitions & guided
tours focus on Louisiana's history & culture in an authentic
and memorable way. (504) 523-4662
Beauregard-Keyes
House - This stately 1826 Mansion in the French
Quarter contains collections from the Beauregard Family and from
Frances Parkinson Keyes, noted Author. Guided tours on the hour
10am-3pm, Monday - Saturday-admission also available for private
functions. (504) 523-7257
House
of Broel's Historic Mansion & Dollhouse Museum -
Minutes from downtown in the historic Garden District, this
beautiful mansion exemplifies the grandeur and elegance of a
by-gone era. Additionally, the collection of exquisitely
detailed doll houses delight visitors daily. Open for tours
Mon-Sat. (800) 827-4325
New
Orleans Museum of Art - Experience a world of
art, minutes from the French Quarter. NOMA is one of the Gulf
South's finest art museums, featuring an outstanding permanent
collection and an expansive Faberge gallery. The museum also
hosts numerous national and international traveling
exhibitions. (504) 488-2631
Destrehan
Plantation - Built in 1787 in French colonial
style, the house was remodeled to Greek Revival in 1840. Listed
on the National Register of Historic Places. Costumed guides.
Museum gift shop. (504) 764-9315
Ogden
Museum of Southern Art - The Ogden Museum of
Southern Art is dedicated to telling the story of art in the
American South through visual art from the colonial period to
the present. (504) 539-9600
Confederate
Museum - Oldest museum in Louisiana, second
largest Confederate Collection in nation. Civil War memorabilia
on exhibit includes flags, uniforms, weapons, medical
instruments & personal effects of Pres. Jefferson Davis,
Generals Beauregard, Lee, Bragg & other southern
leaders. (504) 523-4522
New
Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture & Hist. -
The New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture &
History boasts of 18th Century Creole Architecture, Lush
Gardens, Historic Court Yards, & Folk Art Galleries. The
property is open daily & available for private rental.
(504) 565-7497
Louisiana
State Museum - A top attraction, the State Museum
preserves Louisiana's rich legacy of historical events and
fascinating traditions in its landmark properties including the
Cabildo, Presbytere, Old Mint, 1850 House and Madame John's
Legacy. (800) 568-6968
Contemporary
Arts Center - Located in a 1905 warehouse, the
CAC offers a yearlong schedule of art exhibits and performances.
Our theatres, free cybercafe, gift shop, and elegant galleries
combine historic architecture with contemporary style. Free
parking is available. (504) 528-3805
Rivertown
Museums & Attractions - Daily Living Science
Center, Space Station, Planetarium & Observatory, Wildlife
& Fisheries & Cannes Brulees Native American Center,
Mardi Gras Museum, Saints Hall of Fame, Toy Train Museum & Children's
Castle. (504) 468-7231
Hermann-Grima/Gallier
Historic Houses - Built in 1831 this National Historic Landmark has been restored to depict the Creole family
lifestyle from 1830-1860. Tours include mansion house, stable,
courtyard & kitchen. Creole cooking demos Thurs. Oct-May.
Located in the heart of the French Quarter (between Bourbon
& Dauphine). (504) 525-5661
Pitot
House Museum - French Colonial/West Indies style
house built in 1799 and located on Bayou St. John. Home of James
Francis Pitot, mayor of New Orleans 1804-1805 and furnished in
early Louisiana and American antiques. (504) 482-0312
Jackson
Barracks Military Museum - Located 3 miles from
downtown New Orleans and one mile from the Chalmette
Battlefield, the museum features artifacts, weapons, and
memorabilia from the American Revolution through Desert Storm.
Open M-F 7:30-4; Sat 9-3. Admission is free! (504)
278-8242
Louisiana
Children's Museum - At this nationally recognized
museum, the official rule is Please Touch! Captain a tugboat,
anchor the news, and leave your shadow on the wall in the Shadow
Trap. Parents will have a ball, too! (504) 523-1357
The
National D-Day Museum - The National D-Day Museum
celebrates the American spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage,
and sacrifice of the men and women who won World War II and
promotes the exploration and expression of these values by
future generations. (504) 527-6012
New
Orleans has key elements that make it so interesting are its
unique heritage and artistic proliferation. And while much of
the town's extraordinary culture can be experienced on the
streets, there is plenty more to this place that cannot. So,
take a the time to visit the museums and historical houses to
obtain true New Orleans knowledge. You will be glad you
did!