MUSEUMS

New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, LA 70124 (504) 658-4100
www.noma.org

New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), the city’s oldest fine arts institution, opened on December 16, 1911 with only nine works of art. Today, the museum hosts an impressive permanent collection of nearly 50,000 artworks. The collection, noted for its extraordinary strengths in French and American art, photography, glass, and African and Japanese works, continues to expand and grow, making NOMA one of the top art museums in the South.

The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 528-1944
www.nationalww2museum.org

Offering a compelling blend of sweeping narrative and poignant personal detail, The National WWII Museum features immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, and an expansive collection of artifacts and first-person oral histories, taking visitors inside the story of the war that changed the world. Beyond the galleries, the Museum’s online collections, virtual field trips, webinars, educational travel programs, and renowned International Conference on World War II offer patrons new ways to connect to history and honor the generation that sacrificed so much to secure our freedom.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 539-9650
www.ogdenmuseum.org

Located in the vibrant Warehouse Arts District of downtown New Orleans, Louisiana, Ogden Museum of Southern Art holds the largest and most comprehensive collection of Southern art and is recognized for its original exhibitions, public events and educational programs which examine the development of visual art alongside Southern traditions of music, literature and culinary heritage to provide a comprehensive story of the South. Established in 1999, and in Stephen Goldring Hall at 925 Camp Street since 2003, Ogden Museum welcomes almost 85,000 visitors annually, and attracts diverse audiences through its broad range of programming including exhibitions, lectures, film screenings, and concerts which are all part of its mission to broaden the knowledge, understanding, interpretation and appreciation of the visual arts and culture of the American South.

The Cabildo
701 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 568-8975
www.louisianastatemuseum.org

The Cabildo was built under Spanish rule between 1795 and 1799, following the Great New Orleans Fire of 1788 which completely destroyed the structure that stood on the property. Designed by Gilberto Guillemard, who also designed the neighboring St. Louis Cathedral and the Presbytère, the Cabildo was the site of the Louisiana Purchase transfer ceremonies in 1803, which finalized the United States’ acquisition of the Louisiana Territory and doubled the size of the fledgling nation.

The Historic New Orleans Collection
520 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 523-4662
www.hnoc.org

Established in 1966, HNOC builds on the collection and vision of our founders, Kemper and Leila Williams. We produce award-winning exhibitions, public programs, and books and multimedia. In keeping with our founders’ wish to make New Orleans and Gulf South history accessible to the public, admission is free. Researchers and history lovers can explore our million-plus holdings onsite, for free, at the Williams Research Center (WRC).

New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 568-6993
www.nolajazzmuseum.org

Through dynamic interactive exhibits, multigenerational educational programming, research facilities and engaging musical performances, the music New Orleans made famous is explored in all its forms.
Housed in the historic Old U.S. Mint, strategically located at the intersection of the French Quarter and the Frenchmen Street live music corridor, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is in the heart of the city’s vibrant music scene.
Through partnerships with local, national and international educational institutions, the New Orleans Jazz Museum promotes the global understanding of jazz as one of the most innovative, historically pivotal musical art forms in world history.

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
514 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 565-8027
www.pahrmacymuseum.org

Since its founding in 1950, the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum has been acquiring, preserving and interpreting an extensive collection of artifacts and resources documenting the history of pharmacy and medicine in the 19th and early to mid 20th centuries, with a particular focus on New Orleans and Louisiana. The building that the museum occupies is itself a historic landmark – a classic creole townhouse in the French Quarter constructed in 1822-1823 that served as the apothecary and residence of Louis J. Dulfilho, Jr., the first licensed pharmacist in the United States, until 1855. Please check our website for up-to-date business hours, holiday closures, and special programming.

New Orleans African American Museum
1418 Governor Nicholls St, New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 218-8254
www.www.noaam.org

The New Orleans African American Museum of Art, History, and Culture was founded in 1996 under the guidance and extensive support of the City of New Orleans Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development.
NOAAM is located in the Tremé section of New Orleans, a neighborhood that was home to the nation’s largest, most prosperous and politically progressive community of black people by the mid-1850s.

Louisiana Childrens Museum
15 Henry Thomas Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124 (504) 523-1357
www.lcm.org

8.5 acres of hands-on, brain-building exhibits, inside and out. Exhibits include Dig Into Nature, Follow That Food, Make Your Mark, Move With The River, Play With Me, and Our Big Backyard. Book your tickets online to guarantee entry, even on our busiest days. Louisiana residents enjoy FREE admission to the Louisiana Children’s Museum on the second Sunday of every other month, courtesy of The Helis Foundation Art For All program. This program supports access to LCM. We reserve a limited number of tickets for members to allow others the chance to enjoy the museum.

New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
724 Dumaine St, New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 680-0128
www.voodoomuseum.com

A permanent staple in New Orleans and a “must do” for visitors since 1972, This tour of the museum is a great place to visit with family or friends to explore inside the museum and learn about the rich culture that shapes this unique city. Once inside, you can see historic voodoo relics, paintings, sculptures, and other artifacts. Discover the true history and culture of New Orleans Voodoo with a guided tour of the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum and other local voodoo attractions, including Congo Square and Marie Laveau’s house. Tours are scheduled daily. A 24-hour advance notice is recommended to schedule.