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This is a list of museums and educational resources
in the New Orleans area. For more detailed information visit NewOrleansMuseums.com
or see the individual web sites associated with each museum.
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Gallier House
www.hgghh.org
1132 Royal Street
504-525-5661
Home of one of the most esteemed 19th century architects, the Gallier
House is a rare gem in the city. Gallier House is located at 1132
Royal Street. Guided tours are available 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m, Monday-Saturday.
For more information on the Gallier House and its sister house, the
Hermann-Grima House (located at 820 St. Louis Street), call (504)
525-5661, or visit www.hgghh.org.
Admission rates vary, but there are special rates for groups, and
a discount is available for tickets to both houses.
Hermann Grima House
www.hgghh.org
820 St. Louis Street
504-525-5661
The Hermann-Grima House gives the visitor a view of wealthy Creole
life in the 19th century. The Hermann-Grima House is open Monday-Friday
with guided tours 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. It is located at 820 St. Louis
Street. For more information about the Hermann-Grima House and its
sister house, Gallier House (also located in the historic French Quarter
at 1132 Royal Street), call (504) 525-5661, or visit www.hgghh.org.
Historic New Orleans Collection
www.hnoc.org
hnocinfo@hnoc.org
533 Royal Street
504-529-4662
Discover Louisiana's history and culture at the THNOC, a French Quarter
museum and research center. The Historic New Orleans Collection‚s
Royal Street facilities and Williams Research Center are open Tuesday
through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except holidays).
Tours of the history galleries and the Williams Residence are at 10
a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m., at a cost of $5 per person. Groups
of eight or more require a reservation. The Historic New Orleans Collection
is in the heart of the beautiful French Quarter
Jackson Barracks
6400 St. Claude Ave.
504-278-8242
Built before the Civil War, the barracks houses the Louisiana National
Guard and an impressive military museum.Jackson Barracks is located
about 25 minutes from Canal Street.
Admission to the Museum is free,
open weekdays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tours can be scheduled by calling (504)
278-8242. Because Jackson Barracks is an active post, ongoing changes
in alert status may require rescheduling. Closed weekends unless a
tour has been scheduled.
Jean
Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
www.nps.gov/jela
419 Decatur Street
504-589-3882
6 sites in Louisiana including the Chalmette Battlefield.
Directions: Take Decatur Street away from Canal and continue to Elysian
Fields. Turn left on Elysian Fields and go down about seven blocks
until you reach St. Claude Avenue. Turn right on St. Claude Avenue
and continue for about six miles. St. Claude will turn into West Bernard
Highway. You will pass the Industrial Canal and Jackson Barracks.
You will see the entrance to the battlefield and cemeteries on the
right at 8060 West Bernard Highway.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve consists of three
other sites in Louisiana: the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice,
the Acadian Cultural Center in Lafayette, and The Wetlands Acadian
Cultural Center in Thibodaux.
All six parks and visitor centers are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. and are free to the public. For more information about the specific
sites of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Additional
information is available at www.nps.gov/jela.
Longue Vue House and Garden
www.LongueVue.com
7 Bamboo Road
504-488-5488
A sumptuous early 20th century home surrounded by 8 magnificently
manicured acres of gardens. Longue Vue is located at 7 Bamboo Road,
a 25-minute cab ride from Canal Street.
It is open seven days a week, excluding major holidays.
Daily tours are provided on the hour.
Louisiana ArtWorks
www.artscouncilofneworleans.org
725 Howard Ave.
504-523-1465
Opening in late 2004, Louisiana ArtWorks celebrates the creative spirit
of Louisiana Louisiana. It is located at 725 Howard Avenue, a 10-minute
St. Charles Avenue streetcar ride from Canal Street (get off at Howard
Avenue or St. Joseph Street).
Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children.
It is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (open late Thursdays).
Sundays welcome visitors 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Dress comfortably, and learn
from some of the most creative minds this country has to offer.
Louisiana Children's Museum
www.lcm.org
420 Julia Street
504-523-1357
Bring the whole family to one of America‚s best children‚s
museums to experience a day of learning and fun!
Admission to the Museum is $6 for adults and children. Toddlers under
the age of one are admitted free.
The LCM Gift Shop is on the first floor and is filled with irresistible
playthings, puzzles, games, science kits and party favors.
The Museum is handicapped accessible.
It is open Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Sunday
from noon until 4:30 p.m. During summer months, visit Monday from
9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The LCM is closed on major holidays.
Louisiana Museum of African American History
1210 Governor Nicholls St.
504-586-1919
lmaah2000@yahoo.com
Contains 19th century documents relating to African American life.
Three major exhibits include the "1811 Slave Revolt", "African/European
Roots of the Underground Railroad" and "Slave Castles of
West Africa." Visitors examine these historical events through
the perspective of the enslaved African and his active quest for freedom.
The Louisiana Museum of African American History is in New Orleans'
historic Treme neighborhood on the second floor of the St. Augustine
Church Hall, a 10-minute ride from Canal Street and one block from
Louis Armstrong Park.
open to the public Saturday and Sunday,
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at other times by appointment. Admission is
$3 for adults and children over 12 years old. For more information,
contact the Museum at (504) 586-1919 or send email to lmaah2000@yahoo.com.
Madame John's Legacy
lsm.crt.state.la.us
632 Dumaine Street
504-568-6968
800-568-6968
Madame John's Legacy is a rare and excellent example of 18th century
LouisianaCreole home design. Madame John‚s Legacy is one of
the Louisiana State Museum properties in New Orleans. Others include
the Cabildo, Presbytere, the 1850 House and the Old U.S. Mint.The
home is available for private and corporate meetings, receptions and
special events.
open Tuesday -Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for senior citizens, students and active
military. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free. Group rates
are available.
National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos
www.seelos.org
2030 Constance Street
504-525-2495
The site where many miracles through Seelos' intercession have been
made. The gift shop contains a large selection religious gifts.
The shop is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m.
Visitation hours for the Father Seelos Shrine are Monday-Friday from
9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and between
Sunday morning Masses.
There is no admission price, but donations are appreciated.
The Shrine is located at 2030 Constance Street, directly across from
St. Alphonsus Church, which was built by Irish immigrants and is now
an art and cultural center of exquisite beauty. Both St. Alphonsus
and St. Mary‚s Church are listed on the National Register of
Historic Places and are only a 10-minute drive from Canal Street.
New Orleans Botanical Garden
www.neworleanscitypark.com/nobg.php
The New Orleans Botanical Garden at City Park offers a serene retreat
from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Nature lovers of all ages
wander around the lush foliage, play in the open gardens or relax
near the tranquil fountains. Surrounded by the nation's largest collection
of mature live oaks, patrons enjoy a sensual walk past 2,000 varieties
of plants. Most of the vegetation is native to Louisiana, but there
are many other more exotic species.
Kindergarten through 8th grade field trips are offered Wednesday through
Friday at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. for $2.50 a person. For elementary or
middle school reservations call (504) 861-4692. High school field
trips are offered Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For
high school reservations, call (504) 288-6444.
Regular visiting hours are Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.
Adults and children over 12 are admitted for $5, children 5-12 are
$2 and children under 5 years visit free. The Botanical Garden is
also free for Friends of City Park
members.
Guided tours of the Botanical Garden and garden lectures are available
Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Group rates and tours
are available. To schedule a guided tour, please call (504) 288-6444.
The Garden entrance is located on Victory Avenue in City Park to the
west of the New Orleans Museum of Art. Free parking is available along
Victory Avenue and at the Tennis Center. For information, call (504)
483-9488 or visit: www.neworleanscitypark.com/nobg.php.
The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
www.nps.gov/jazz
916 North Peters Street
504-589-4806
Learn about this history of New Orleans jazz, in the historic French
Quarter. The present Visitors Center is located at 916 North Peters
Street, right next door to Bella Luna Restaurant, between Decatur
Street and the Mississippi River.
All events are free and open to the public. Hours of operation are
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
New Orleans Museum of Art
www.noma.org
1 Collins Diboll Circle - City Park
504-488-2631
World class art, a magnificent sculpture garden and more await the
visit to the New Orleans Museum of Art. The Museum's operating hours
are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday; 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on Thurdays; and closed Mondays and
legal holidays.
The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden is open during Museum
hours. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors 65 and older and
full-time students with ID, $4 for children. Museum members and children
younger than 3 get in free. Thursdays are NOMA Nights when the Museum
is open from 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with free admission on Thursday
evenings from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to Louisiana residents with ID,
courtesy of the Helis Foundation. (The museum sometimes must levy
an additional charge on all the above categories for major international
exhibitions.)
Groups of 20 or more can make reservations and receive a discounted
rate. For information on scheduling a group, call (504) 488-2631,
extension 664.
The New Orleans Museum of Art is at 1 Collins Diboll Circle, in City
Park. Park on Lelong Avenue in front of the Museum, on Roosevelt Mall
in the rear of the building, or in any adjacent area of the park.
For more information, write the New Orleans Museum of Art at P.O.
Box 19123, New Orleans, LA 70179-0123, or contact the museum by telephone
at (504) 488-2631, or by facsimile at (504) 484-6662. Visit: www.noma.org.
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
www.pharmacymuseum.org
514 Chartres Street
504-565-8027
From leeches to spectacles, this museum is the largest and finest
pharmaceutical museum in the U.S. The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
is located at 514 Chartres Street in the historic French Quarter.
It is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday.
Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and students. Children
under age 5 are admitted free of charge.
Newcomb Art Gallery
www.newcombartgallery.com
The Newcomb Art Gallery is a 30-minute St. Charles Avenue streetcar
ride from Canal Street, and then a short walk through Tulane‚s
campus to the Gallery. The Newcomb Art Gallery and its programs are
free and open to the public Monday ˆ Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
The Gallery is wheelchair accessible. Photography is not allowed.
The Newcomb Art Gallery follows the Tulane University schedule and
is closed between exhibitions, on major holidays and during the summer.
For more information on exhibitions and directions, contact the Newcomb
Art Gallery at (504) 865-5328 or visit www.newcombartgallery.com.
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