To illustrate the landmarks historical significance, the State Museum has re-created what one of the residences would have looked like during the Antebellum era when the Baroness Pontalba first opened her door. Faithfully furnished with domestic goods, decorative arts and art of the period, the 1850 House depicts middle class family life during the most prosperous period in New Orleans' history. Limited docent and curator led tours are available as well as self-directing viewing.
20% discount to groups of 15 or more with reservations or with the purchase of tickets to 2 or more museums. The Museum operates five properties in the famous French Quarter. The Cabildo, Presbbytere, 1850 House, Old U.S. Mint and Madame John's Legacy. Also, the Louisiana State Museum - Baton Rouge, the Old Courthouse in Natchitiches, and the E.D. White Historic Site in Thibodaux.
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Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River New Orleans 504-569-1401
Guided sightseeing tours on foot, by boat, motorcoach, and van of the French Quarter, New Orleans, Lake Pontchartrain, cemeteries, Mississippi River, swamps, bayous, plantations, Garden District and haunted history. Tours begin and end at the Gray Line Lighthouse.
One of the top five aquariums in the country featuring the largest collection of sharks and jellyfish. Don't miss our rare white gator, penguins, otters and a changing exhibits gallery. Steps away from the French Quarter and area hotels.
Closed on Mondays.
Beauregard-Keyes House
1113 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70116 504-523-7257
The Beauregard-Keyes house, built in 1826, for wealthy auctioneer Joseph LeCqarpentier, is a find example of a raised center hall house. It is named for two if tis former tenants, Confederate General Pierre Gustave Toutant (P.G.T) Beauregard and author Frances Parkinson Keyes. On view are Mrs. Keyes collections of more than 200 antique dolls and 87 tea pots. Mrs Keyes extesive collection of delicate fans and fascinating folk costumes are also on exhibit. A lovely gift shop on the premisis sells a number of Mrs. Keyes books. Tours on the hour. Also available for private funtions.
Cabildo
749 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70116 504-568-6990
The site of the Louisiana Purchase Transfer and the flagship building of the Louisiana State Museum historical museum complex, the Cabildo was constructed in 1795-99 as the seat of the Spanish municipal government in New Orleans.
20% discount for group reservation or the purchase of tickets for 2 or more musuems.
the museum operates five properties in the famous French Quarter: The Cabildo, Presbytere, 1850 House, Old US Mint, and Madame Johns Legacy. Also, the Louisiana State Museum - Patterson in Patterson, Louisiana State Museum - Baton Rouge, the Old Courthouse in Natchitoches and the E.D. White Historica Site in Thibodaux.
Enjoy a ride on the 'mighty' Mississippi River on an authentic replica of an old riverboat that provided passenger service along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts during the late 19th Century.
354 front-row seats, a 12,000 watt digital IMAX sound system and a 5 1/2 stories tall screen 2D or 3D adventure. Steps away from the French Quarter. Next door to the aquarium.
French Market
French Market Place New Orleans, LA 70116 504-522-2621
Designed and built by renowned New Orleans architect James Gallier Jr. in 1857 as his personal residence. Faithfully restored today to reflect affluent Victorian family lifestyle in the post Civil War era.
These are the tours you have heard about. Haunted sightings, cemeteries, voodoo, vampires and more! Theatrical, historical, and entertaining. It is an event! New Orleans only five-star adventure into the legendary French Quarter and Garden District.
Hermann-Grima House
820 St. Louis Street New Orleans, LA 70112 504-525-5661
Built in 1831, Herman Grima House (820 St.Louis) and Gallier House, built in 1857, (1132 Royal) offer tours interpreting the Creole lifestyles of New Orleanians in the 19th century.
GALLIER HOUSE is an outstanding example of accurate and comprehensive historic restoration of one of New Orleans' loveliest and time-honored landmarks.
The HERMAN GRIMA HOUSE, the handsome Federal mansion with its courtyard garden boasts the only horse stable and functional 1830s outdoor kitchen in the French Quarter.
Tours of both houses are (mon.tues.thurs.fri) 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm.
Only Gallier House is open on Saturdays with tours leaving at 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm. Admission is lower to visit 1 hourse.
***Call to schedule a tour. We look forward to seeing you at the Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses.
Self-guided tours are not available
Historic New Orleans Collection
533 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504-523-4662
St. Augustine Church is a visual feast, an onslaught of biblical and secular imagery, and a history lesson as enigmatic as its physical design. Part museum, part artifact, part walking tour, the chruch bridges centuries and cultures.
Jackson Square
Jackson Square New Orleans, LA 70116
The heart of the French Quarter, bustling with artists, fortune tellers and musicians and flanked by the historic Pontalba Buildings, the Cabildo, the Presbytere and St. Louis Cathedral
John James Audubon Riverboat / Zoo Cruise
1 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 1-800-233-2628
The Riverboat John James Audubon is your Mississippi River link between the Aquarium of the Americas and the Audubon Zoo. During your seven mile cruise, our Captain highlights current activities in the Port of New Orleans ... one of the most active ports in the world.
Latrobe's On Royal
403 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70112 504-2990601
Historic building original home of the Louisiana State Bank designed in 1822 by noted architect, Benjamin Latrobe. Now available for receptions, parties and events. Soaring whisper dome in the main hall gives acoustics unusual rich resonance.
The story of a Creole dynasty told through a colorful French Quarter tour and collectible shop. **Open daily, please call to schedule a tour. One tour daily - 10:30am. Sunday 10:00am.
Le Petite Theatre du Vieux Carre
616 St. Peter Street New Orleans, LA 70116 504-522-2081
This 87-year-old community theatre, Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, had its inception back in 1916, when a group of amateur theatre-lovers began putting on plays in the drawing room of one of the members. Freshly rennovated in 2004, the theater features a wide range of comedies and dramas each year.
Louisiana Heritage Cafe Cooking School
321 N. Peters Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504-299-8800
Regional southern Louisiana restaurant and cooking school.
Louisiana State Museum
751 Chartres St. New Orleans, LA 70116 504-568-6967
Showcasing the unique history and traditions of New Orleans, the Louisiana State Museum includes landmark properties in the Cabildo, Presbytere, Old US Mint, Madame Johns Legacy and 1850 House. Venues also available for special events.
Madame Johns Legacy
632 Dumaine Street New Orleans, LA 70116 504-568-6968
Madame Johns is an excellent example of Louisiana Creole residential design at the end of the 18th century.
Madame Johns Legacy at 632 Dumaine Street in the historic French Quarter is oen of the finest 18th century building complexes in Louisiana. Of special interest because it escaped the great fire of 1795, which leveled much of New Orleans, the house is actually a product of the preceding fire of 1788. The structures on the site in the early 1780s were destroyed by the conflagration and Madame Johns was erected on the burnt-out lot in 1789.
20% discount for groups of 15 or more with reservations or with the purchase of tickets to 2 or more museums. The museum operates five properties in the famous French Quarter: the Cabildo, Presbytere, 1850 House, Old US Mint, and Madame Johns Legacy. Also the Louisiana State Museum: Patterson in Patterson, Louisiana State Museum: Baton Rouge, the old Courthouse Natchitoches, and the E.D. White Historic Site in Thibidaux.
Mardi Gras Museum at Arnaud's
813 Bienville Street New Orleans, LA 70112 866-230-8895
The Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum at Arnaud's Restaurant in the French Quarter exhibits a fine collection of Carnival court gowns, costumes and memorabilia worn by Mrs. Wells and members of her family, including her father "Count Arnaud" the founder of the restaurant in 1918. It is said that she reigned over more Mardi Gras courts than any other individual in the history of Carnival. The museum is open free to the public during restaurant hours.
Musee Conti Wax Museum
917 Conti Street New Orleans, LA 70112 800-233-5405
Meet a Legend Face-to-Face! 300 years of history, legend and scandal. The Wax tells the story of New Orleans from her founding to the present day. Great for private parties and group tours.
NOW OPEN MONDAY AND FRIDAY!!!
National World War II Museum
Andrew Higgins Drive between Camp and Magazine Streets New Orleans, LA 70130 504.527.6012
Near the French Quarter and the Convention Center, and a destination in its own right, The National World War II Museum opened in 2000 as The National D-Day Museum, and has been designated by Congress as the country's official National WWII Museum. The Museum illuminates the entire American experience during WWII. From Pearl Harbor to the Normandy invasion, from the Home Front to the sands of Pacific Islands, visitors will come to know the courage, teamwork and sacrifice of the men and women who won the war that changed the world.
The story is told through moving personal accounts, powerful interactive displays and priceless historic artifacts…from our massive C-47 aircraft, Sherman tank and Higgins boats to the dogtags of fallen heroes. You will understand with your mind and your heart that freedom is not free.
Come celebrate the American Spirit at the National World War II Museum!
New Orleans African American Museum
1418 Governor Nicholls St. New Orleans, LA 70116 504-566-1136
The New Orleans African American Museum is located in the Treme, the oldest black community in the United States. the museum is dedicated to protecting, preserving and promoting the history and art of African Americans both in New Orleans and throughout the African diaspora. Exhibits aer always changing, so be sure to call ahead and find out what is on display.
New Orleans Ghost Tour
625 St. Phillip St. New Orleans, LA 70116 504-588-9693
Nightly theatrical walking tour featuring gruesomely twisted, historcally accurate tales of ghosts and vampiric style crimes in the French Quarter. 7:00pm and 8:30pm. Also offering cemetery and Voodoo tours daily.
New Orleans Jazz Historical National Park
916 N. Peters Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504-589-2133
Interpretive exhibitions and programs daily, plus live music shows. Also a gift shop with self-guided walking tour maps and New Orleans music available.
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
514 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504-565-8027
A historically accurate look at voodoo as a religion and culture.
Odyssey Shipwreck & Treasure Adventure
600 Decatur Street Third Floor New Orleans, LA 70130 504-561-5656
Interactive shipwreck and treasure attraction featuring the story of the SS Republic a Civil War-era ship that sank in a hurricane off the coast of Georgia while sailing from New York to New Orleans in 1865. Odyssey discovered the Republic 1700 feet below the surface in 2003. More than 51,000 gold and silver coins and 13,000 additional artifacts were recovered.
Old U.S. Mint
400 Esplanade Avenue New Orleans, LA 70116 504-568-6968
The only building in America to have served both as a US and Confederate Mint was built in 1835 during the presidency of Andrew Jackson. renowned archtect William Strickland designed the building using the then-popular Greek Revivial style. In 1966 the landmark was transferred to the state and in 1981 opened to the public as a state Museum site and has housed several exhibitions.
10% discount for AAA members. A 20% discount with purchase of tickets for 2 or more museums. The museum operates five properties in the famous French Quarter. The Cabildo, Presbytere, 1850 House, Old US Mint and Madame Johns Legacy. Also the Louisiana State Museum: Patterson in Patterson, Louisiana State Museum: Baton Rouge, the Old Courthouse in Natchitoches, and the E.D. White Historic Site in Thibodaux.
Old Ursuline Convent
1112 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70116 504-529-3040
The Presbytere, originally called the Casa Curial (Ecclesiastical House), derives its name from the fact that it was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. It was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, or Town Hall, on the other side of St. Louis Cathedral. As with the Cabildo and the Cathedral, construction was financed by philanthropist Don Andres Almonester y Roxas. The second floor, however, was not completed until 1813, when the Wardens of the Cathedral assumed responsibility for the final phase. The building initially was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1847 the structure's mansard roof was added. The Presbytere was then used by the city as a courthouse until 1911 when it became part of the Louisiana State Museum.
20% discount for Group Reservations or the purchase of tickets for 2 or more Museums.
The Museum operates five properties in the famous French Quarter: the Cabildo, Presbytere, 1850 House, Old U.S. Mint and Madame Johns Legacy. Also the Louisiana State Museum - Patterson in Patterson, Louisiana State Museum - Baton Rouge, the Old Courthouse in Natchitoches, and the E.D. White Historic Site in Thibodaux.
Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum
620 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116 504-526-1233
NEw Orleans largest and Americas oldest continually operating carrige company since 1941. Specializing in customized individual/group tours of the French Quarter, St. Louis Cemetery #1, Faubourg Marigny and the Garden District. Departs from Jackson Square. All tours available 8:30-midnight weather permitting.
St. Louis Cathedral
615 Pere Antoine Alley New Orleans, LA 70116 504-529-9585
The oldest continuously active cathedral in the U.S., established in 1720.
St. Louis Cemetary No. 1
504 Basin St. New Orleans, LA 70112 504-482-5065
Visit the famous above ground cities of the dead. It is recommended that you visit the cemetery as part of an organized tour.
Steamboat Natchez
Toulouse Street Wharf New Orleans, LA 70130 504-586-8777
Where the Mississippi meets the French Quarter, catch a ride on the Natchez Steamboat - enjoy the river sites and great live music with each excursion.
Westwego Swamp Adventures
2 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70116 800-633-0503
Just 20 minutes from downtown. Nature talks, live animal exhibits and informative native boat captains introduce you to the wild life in New Orleans - our precious swamp inhabitants, including alligators. Optional transportation. Transportation departure times: 11am and 1pm. Cruise departure times 12pm and 2:00pm.
Woldenberg Riverfront Park
Mississippi River at Iberville New Orleans, LA 70130
Watch the ships and boats ply the Mighty Mississippi while catching the cool riverfront breeze.
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