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Audubon Butterfly Garden & Insectarium audubonnatureinstitute.org / 423 Canal St., NO 70130 / 504-581-4629, 800-774-7394 One of New Orleans' newest attractions. Dedicated to the largest group of animals on the planet: insects. Experience insect encounters, fun bug animation and surprises at our immersion theater, a serene Japanese butterfly garden and much more. – French Quarter Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights bevolo.com / 316 Royal St., NO 70130 / 504-522-9485 Began in the French Quarter in 1945 when Andrew Bevolo, Sr. Revolutionized the production of gas lamps. Come visit our newest location that includes a gas light museum and watch as craftsmen make copper lanterns. – French Quarter Confederate Memorial Hall Museum confederatemuseum.com / 929 Camp St., NO 70130 / 504-523-4522 Oldest museum in Louisiana, second largest Confederate collection in the nation. Civil War memorabilia on exhibit includes flags, uniforms, weapons, medical instruments and personal effects of President Jefferson Davis, Generals Beauregard, Lee, Bragg and other Southern leaders. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District George and Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art themckennamuseum.com / 2003 Carondelet St., NO 70130 / 504-586-7432 Featuring the private collection of Dr. Dwight McKenna, the George and Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art is an institution that collects, exhibits and preserves the visual aesthetic of people of the African Diaspora. – Garden District/Uptown The Historic New Orleans Collection hnoc.org / 533 Royal St., NO 70130 / 504- 523-4662 A museum, research center and publisher in the French Quarter offering guided tours ($5 per person) and free exhibitions on New Orleans culture. Visit hnoc.org for gallery hours and tour times. Closed Mondays and major holidays. – French Quarter Louisiana Children's Museum lcm.org / 420 Julia St., NO 70130 / 504-266- 2417 Explore 30,000 square feet of hands-on fun. Pilot a tugboat at the Little Port of New Orleans, shop in the Little Winn Dixie or stand inside of a giant bubble. Everyone has the opportunity to explore, experience and learn. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Louisiana State Museum louisianastatemuseum.org / 751 Chartres St., NO 70116 / 504-568-6970, 800-568-6968 Showcasing the unique history and traditions of New Orleans, the Louisiana State Museum includes landmark properties the Cabildo, Presbytere, Old U.S. Mint, Madame John's Legacy and 1850 house. Venues also available for special events. – French Quarter The National WWII Museum nationalww2museum.org / 945 Magazine St., NO 70130 / 504-528-1944, 877-813-3329 The War that Changed the World comes to life for all generations through powerful, personal stories from the battlefront and the home front, rare artifacts, an interactive submarine experience and the 4-D film Beyond All Boundaries featuring Tom Hanks. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District New Canal Lighthouse saveourlake.org / 8001 Lakeshore Dr., NO 70124 / 504-282-2134 Visit our historic lighthouse, established in 1839 and located on beautiful Lake Pontchartrain. Open daily for guided tours and available to host your New Orleans wedding, private parties, corporate gatherings and special events. Call 504-836-2205. – Lakeview/Lakefront New Orleans Museum of Art noma.org / 1 Collins Diboll Cir., City Park, NO 70119 / 504-658-4100 The Gulf South's leading art museum is home to nearly 40,000 objects that appeal to casual visitors and art buffs alike. The adjacent Besthoff Sculpture Garden showcases work by several of the 20th century's master sculptors. – Mid-City Newcomb Art Museum newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu / Woldenberg Art Center (Bldg. #81), NO 70118 / 504-865-5328 Nestled among the live oaks of Tulane's uptown campus, a small gem of a museum that presents diverse exhibitions and programs focused on contemporary and historical art forms including Newcomb pottery and related crafts. – Garden District/Uptown Ogden Museum of Southern Art/ University of New Orleans ogdenmuseum.org / 925 Camp St., NO 70130 / 504-539-9600 Dedicated to telling the story of art in the American South through visual art from the Colonial period to the present. Hours: Wed.-Mon. 10am-5pm; Thurs. 6pm-8pm for Ogden After Hours (live music). – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Southern Food & Beverage Museum natfab.org / 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., NO 70113 / 504-569-0405 A celebration of the food-ways and culture of the American South. History, tastings, demonstrations and preservation of tradition while embracing the future. A view of the world through the lens of food. – Garden District/Uptown Voodoo Spiritual Temple voodoospiritualtemple.org / 1428 N. Rampart St., NO 70116 / 504-943-9795 Located near Congo Square, featured on PBS, commercial TV and in movies. Teachings touch the soul of all people. Services offered include consultations, rituals, potions, tours, and lectures; under the direction of Priestess Miriam since 1990. – French Quarter
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