Things To see & Do Historic New Orleans Collection hnoc.org / 520 Royal St., NO, 70130 / 504-523-4662 A free museum, research center, and publisher in the heart of the French Quarter offering exhibitions on New Orleans and Gulf Coast history and culture. Visit hnoc. org for gallery hours and to learn more about The Shop and The Cafè. — French Quarter New Canal Lighthouse 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 Old Ursuline Convent Museum & St. Mary's Church oldursulineconventmuseum.com / 1112 Leona Tate Foundation for Change, Inc. leonatatefoundation.org / 5909 St. Claude Ave., NO, 70117 / 504-273-9709 The Leona Tate Foundation for Change, Inc. operates the Tate, Etienne, and Prevost Interpretive Center. The center's exhibit programs focus on New Orleans Public School Desegregation and its impact on the national Civil Rights Movement. — Gentilly The New Orleans African American Museum Chartres St., NO, 70116 / 504-529-3040 The oldest building in the Mississippi Valley, our building was erected in 1745 as a convent, orphanage, and school for girls. This historic building is now a beautiful museum home to both permanent and changing exhibits. St. Mary's Church and beautiful gardens complete our site. — French Quarter noaam.org / 1418 Governor Nicholls Louisiana Children's Museum lcm.org / 15 Henry Thomas Dr., City Park, NO, 70124 / 504-523-1357 Explore 8.5 acres of hands-on fun. Stand inside a bubble, climb into a pelican's nest, and travel and splash along the 100-foot-long replica of the Mighty Mississippi. Pedal a floating classroom to the center of the lagoon. Everyone has the opportunity to explore, experience, and learn. — Mid-City St., NO, 70116 / 504-218-8254 Enjoy historical exhibitions that share little-known narratives about the contributions of Black people and people of African descent. Catch contemporary shows that showcase the art world's top creatives, as well as emerging artists who are waiting to be discovered by you, our visitor, our community, our members. — Tremé VooDoo Spiritual Temple voodoospiritualtemple.org / 1428 N. Rampart St., NO, 70116 / 504-943-9795 Located past Congo Square near Esplanade Avenue along the new North Rampart Streetcar line, featured on PBS, commercial TV, and in movies. Services include consultations, potions, store and lectures. Shop for spiritual products online at voodoospiritualtemple.com. — French Quarter New Orleans Jazz Museum nolajazzmuseum.org / 400 Esplanade Louisiana State Museum Ave., 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 PARKS New Orleans City Park neworleanscitypark.org / 1 Palm Dr., NO, 70124 / 504-482-4888 City Park's 1,300 acres provides access to abundant natural and cultural resources offering a variety of attractions, including an amusement park, botanical garden, golf, tennis, museums, boat and bike rentals, plus venues for every occasion. — Mid-City LouisianaStateMuseum.org / 751 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 New Orleans Museum of Art 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 and home to more than 40,000 works, plus the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. — Mid-City PLANTATIONS & HISTORIC HOMES Destrehan Plantation destrehanplantation.org / 13034 River Rd., Destrehan, 70047 / 985-764-9315, 877-453-2095 Closest plantation from New Orleans with costumed tour guides. Exhibits include an original document signed by Thomas Jefferson, folk art depicting the 1811 slave revolt, and family artifacts and documents. Period craft demonstrations daily. — Outside Metro Area Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture New Orleans Pharmacy Museum pharmacymuseum.org / 514 Chartres St., NO, 70130 / 504-490-6263 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 / 318 N. Rampart St., NO, 70112 / 504-218-4872 A fun, family-friendly museum with authentic Mardi Gras costumes, vibrant exhibits on Carnival traditions, and a lively daily show that ends with an indoor second line parade featuring umbrellas, handkerchiefs, and plenty of spirit. — French Quarter New Orleans Storyville Museum Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience neworleansstoryvillemuseum.com / 1010 Houmas House and Gardens 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 Conti St., NO, 70112 / 504-429-9366 Museum dedicated to the storied history of New Orleans and its notorious Red-Light district: Storyville. Over 7,000 square feet of immersive and interactive exhibits. Located in the French Quarter. — French Quarter houmashouse.com / 40136 Hwy. 942, River Newcomb Art Museum Road, Darrow, 70725 / 225-473-9380 Houmas House Estate & Gardens offers a step back in time. Explore 38 acres of stunning gardens and tour the historic mansion. Afterward, savor exceptional Louisiana cuisine at Latil's Landing, The Carriage House, or the Dixie Cafè. — Outside Metro Area newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu / 50 Museum of Trade, Finance & The Fed 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 Newcomb Pl. at 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 builds upon the legacy of Newcomb College by presenting original exhibitions and programs that highlight fine art and craft. — Garden District/Uptown Laura Plantation lauraplantation.com / 2247 LA Hwy. 18, River Road, Vacherie, 70090 / 225-265-7690 Trip Advisor's top-rated plantation tour offers intimate, first-hand accounts that explore the lives of four generations of one Louisiana Crèole family, both free and enslaved. Daily tours in English/French. Fifty minutes from New Orleans. — Outside Metro Area Ogden Museum of Southern Art ogdenmuseum.org / 925 Camp St., NO, Oak Alley Plantation The National WWII Museum nationalww2museum.org / 945 Magazine St., NO, 70130 / 504-528-1944, 877-813-3329 The National WWII Museum 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 70130 / 504-539-9600 Dedicated to the visual arts and culture of the American South, Ogden Museum presents the largest public collection of photography, contemporary, folk, self-taught and historic art. Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District oakalleyplantation.org / 3645 Hwy. 18, Great River Road, Vacherie, 70090 / 225-265-2151 From its 28 oaks to its open spaces to its hidden nooks and crannies, Oak Alley's Landscape tells the story of a plantation in its evolution. Explore the landscape, walk under the alley, connect with staff through tours of the "Big House" exhibit and conversation series at the Slavery at Oak Alley exhibit, and experience other exhibits and points of interest. — Outside Metro Area 104
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