MUSEUMS American Italian Cultural Center americanitalianculturalcenter.com / 537 S. Peters St., NO, 70130 / 504-522-7294 Promotes the culture and heritage of the American Italian community by offering Italian language and culture classes, seminars, concerts, and events. This center is the leading institution preserving and celebrating the American Italian history of Louisiana. We also offer venue rentals for corporate or individual events, which include not only our venue, but the Italian Piazza located outside. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Explore New Orleans’ rich history of trade and finance at the Federal Reserve’s oldest branch. Audubon Insectarium audubonnatureinstitute.org/insectarium / 1 Canal St., NO, 70130 / 504-581-4629, 800-774-7394 Even the littlest creatures have a big impact on our world. Learn all about butterflies, bees, beetles, and more at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium. — French Quarter The Backstreet Cultural Museum backstreetmuseum.org / 1531 St. Philip St., NO, 70116 / 504-657-6700 Located in Tremé, the oldest African-American neighborhood in the U.S. is the Backstreet Cultural Museum, where visitors find an amazing assortment of memorabilia indigenous to Mardi Gras, jazz funerals, and other traditions found only in New Orleans. — Tremé 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 Bloody Mary's Tours, Haunted Museum and Voodoo Shop bloodymaryneworleans.com / 826 & 828 N. Rampart St., NO, 70116 / 504-915-7774 Museum tour every day, ghost hunts every night. Explore our authentic 200-year-old haunted house and Voodoo spirit shop. Peruse the haunted collections, feel the paranormal activity. Embark in a real seance experience, psychics, parties, Voodoo weddings, and paranormal city/cemetery tours. — French Quarter 525 St. Charles Ave. Open 9 am -4 pm weekdays, excluding holidays INTERACTIVE INSTALLATIONS 30 ART MUSIC CULTURE 940 FRENCHMEN STREET PERFECT FOR FAMILIES, COUPLES, DATE NIGHTS & GIRLS TRIPS 2026 “BEST IMMERSIVE ART EXPERIENCE” NEWORLEANS.COM 101
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