Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights 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 bevolo.com / 316 Royal St., NO 70130 / Louisiana Children's Museum lcm.org / 420 Julia St., NO 70130 / 504-266-New Orleans Museum of Art 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 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 Confederate Memorial Hall Museum 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 confederatemuseum.com / 929 Camp St., Louisiana State Museum 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 louisianastatemuseum.org / 751 Chartres Newcomb Art Museum newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu / The National WWII Museum 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 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 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 Ogden Museum of Southern Art/ University of New Orleans ogdenmuseum.org / 925 Camp St., NO New Canal Lighthouse 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 The Historic New Orleans Collection 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 hnoc.org / 533 Royal St., NO 70130 / 504-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 Southern Food & Beverage Museum natfab.org / 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., NO 70113 / 504-569-0405 A celebration of the foodways 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 Over 160 years of fun under the oaks. NewOrleansCityP ark.com # Iheartcityp ark Carousel Gardens Amusement P ark Storyland Botanical Garden Morning Call City Putt Mini Golf 100 NEW ORLEANS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU How will your kids remember their childhood?
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