things to see & do LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM LouisianaStateMuseum.org / 751 THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM Chartres St., NO, 70116 / 504-568-6968, 800-568-6968 The Louisiana State Museum’s historic French Quarter properties include the Cabildo, Presbytere, New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U .S . Mint, Madame John’s Legacy, and 1850 House . Venues also available for special events . — French Quarter nationalww2museum.org / 945 Magazine NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART St., NO, 70130 / 504-528-1944, 877-813-3329 Tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world through immersive exhibits, a 4D cinematic experience, and more . — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District noma.org / 1 Collins Diboll Cir., City Park, NO, 70124 / 504-658-4100 Enjoy 5,000 years of art in one day at the New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans’ oldest fine arts institution, home to more than 40,000 works and the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden . — Mid-City NEW CANAL LIGHTHOUSE MARDI GRAS MUSEUM OF COSTUMES & CULTURE scienceforourcoast.org / 8001 Lakeshore Dr., NO, 70124 / 504-282-2134 Visit our historic lighthouse located on beautiful Lake Pontchartrain, established in 1839 . Open daily for guided tours and available to host your New Orleans wedding, private parties, corporate gatherings, and special events . — Lakeview/Lakefront NEW ORLEANS PHARMACY MUSEUM pharmacymuseum.org / 514 Chartres St., NO, 70130 / 504-565-8027 Housed in the apothecary of America’s first licensed pharmacist, the museum’s collection documents and illustrates the history of medicine during the 19th century . — French Quarter themardigrasmuseum.com / 1010 Conti St., NO, 70112 / 504-218-4872 Features an interactive costume closet for guests to dress up in authentic Mardi Gras costumes . The exhibition celebrates grassroots traditions of Carnival revelers, Walking Clubs, Mardi Gras Indians, Cajun Mardi Gras, Kings and Queens, and masquerade balls . — French Quarter NEWCOMB ART MUSEUM THE NEW ORLEANS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu / MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE noaam.org / 1418 Governor Nicholls St., msje.org / 818 Howard Ave., NO, 70113 / 504-384-2480 Explore how Jews in the American South influenced and were influenced by the distinct cultural landscape of the region . Thirteen states, 350 years, countless fried matzah balls . — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District NO, 70116 / 504-218-8254 Enjoy historical exhibitions that share little-known narratives about the contributions of black people and people of African descent . See contemporary shows that showcase the art world’s top creatives, as well as emerging artists who are waiting to be discovered . — Treme Woldenberg Art Center, Tulane University, NO, 70118 / 504-865-5328 Nestled among the live oaks of Tulane’s uptown campus, a small gem of a museum that presents original exhibitions that highlight the work of women and explore socially engaged art, civic dialogue, and community transformation . — Garden District/Uptown OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART 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 . Wednesday-Monday 10 am-5 pm; Thursday 6-8 pm for Ogden After Hours (live music) . — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District MUSEUM OF TRADE, FINANCE & THE FED NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM nolajazzmuseum.org / 400 Esplanade Ave., atlantafed.org/education/visit/new-orleans / 525 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70130 Explore the city’s financial history at the Federal Reserve’s oldest branch . Discover the events and people who shaped banking, the evolution of money, and the Fed . A self-guided financial history walking tour map is available . — Central Business District NO, 70116 / 504-568-6993 Celebrates the history of jazz, in all its forms, through dynamic interactive exhibits, multigenerational educational programming, research facilities, and engaging musical performances . — French Quarter NEWORLEANS.COM 93
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