ThiNgS TO SEE & DO Confederate Memorial Hall Museum Museum of Illusions New Orleans confederatemuseum.com / 929 Camp St., NO, 70130 / 504-523-4522 Oldest museum in state, 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, plus Generals Beauregard, Lee, Bragg, and other Southern leaders. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Contemporary Arts Center cacno.org / 900 Camp St., NO, 70130 / 504-528-3805 The New Orleans Contemporary Arts Center is a multi-disciplinary, artist-driven hub for creativity and innovation, showcasing the art of our time. Visit cacno. org to see what's new and upcoming. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District moineworleans.com / 600 Decatur St., NO, 70130 A one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational experience designed to engage your sense of wonder and challenge perceptions through the science behind optical illusions. Offers more than 50 immersive, hands-on exhibits that let you defy gravity, grow and shrink your body, walk into a life-size kaleidoscope, and play tricks on your senses at every turn. Perfect for family adventures, friend groups, date nights, and group outings. — French Quarter 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 New Orleans Storyville Museum Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience The Great American Alligator Museum gatormuseum.com / 2051 Magazine St., NO, 70130 / 504-528-3000 Celebrating the alligator in American culture, the museum tracks the alligator from science to art to social history, exploring the fascination with America's most iconic reptile. The collection traces the alligator's dominion from prehistory (with fossils up to 70 million years old) to the rise of alligator commerce and tourism. — Garden District/Uptown 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 neworleansstoryvillemuseum.com / 1010 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 Newcomb Art Museum Museum of Trade, Finance & The Fed Historic New Orleans Collection atlantafed.org/who-we-are/visit/new-orleans-monetary-museum / 525 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70130 Explore the city's financial history at the Federal Reserve's oldest branch. Discover the events and people that shaped banking, the evolution of money, and the Fed. A self-guided financial history walking tour map is available. — Central Business District newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu / 50 Newcomb Place, 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 Ogden Museum of Southern Art 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 Café. — French Quarter The National WWII Museum 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 nationalww2museum.org / 945 Magazine St., NO, 70130 / 504-528-1944, 877-813-3329 Ranked the #1 attraction in New Orleans, The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world. Immersive exhibits and powerful stories bring history to life for an unforgettable experience for all ages. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District ogdenmuseum.org / 925 Camp St., NO, 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-5 pm. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Old Ursuline Convent Museum & St. Mary's Church New Canal Lighthouse Louisiana Children's Museum lcm.org / 15 Henry Thomas Dr., City Park New Orleans, 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 Mighty Mississippi. Pedal a floating classroom to the center of the lagoon. Explore, experience, and learn. — Mid-City 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. Call 504-282-2134. — Lakeview/Lakefront oldursulineconventmuseum.com / 1112 Chartres St., NO, 70116 / 504-529-3040 The oldest building in the Mississippi Valley, 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 VooDoo Spiritual Temple The New Orleans African American Museum Louisiana State Museum 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 noaam.org / 1418 Governor Nicholls St., NO, 70116 / 504-218-8254 Enjoy historical exhibitions that share narratives about the contributions of black people and people of African descent, plus visit contemporary shows that showcase the art world's top creatives and emerging artists waiting to be discovered. — Tremé voodoospiritualtemple.org / 1428 N. Rampart St. , NO, 70116 / 504-943-9795 Located past Congo Square near Esplanade Avenue along the new streetcar line of North Rampart Street. Featured on PBS, commercial TV, and in movies. The services offered include consultations, potions, store, and lectures. Shop for spiritual products online at www. voodoospiritualtemple.com. — French Quarter PARKS New Orleans City Park neworleanscitypark.org / 1 Palm Dr., NO, 70124 / 504-482-4888 City Park's 1,300 acres provide access to abundant natural and cultural resources, offering a variety of attractions including an amusement park, botanical garden, golf, tennis, museums, plus boat and bike rentals plus venues for every occasion. — Mid-City New Orleans Jazz Museum Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture nolajazzmuseum.org / 400 Esplanade 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 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 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, home to more than 40,000 works and the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. — Mid-City 102
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