List of museums in New Orleans facts for kids
New Orleans, Louisiana, is a city full of amazing history and culture! This list will help you discover some of the coolest museums in the city. Museums are special places that collect and take care of interesting objects. These objects can be about art, science, history, or different cultures. They are then shown to the public in exhibits. This list includes museums run by non-profit groups, government, or even private businesses. It also includes art galleries from universities and other non-profit organizations. Virtual museums, which only exist online, are not included here.
Awesome Museums in New Orleans
| Name | Neighborhood | Type | What You'll See |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 House | French Quarter | Historic house | Step back in time to see how a middle-class family lived in the 1850s. It's part of the Louisiana State Museum. |
| Algiers Folk Art Zone & Blues Museum | Algiers Point | Art | Explore unique outdoor sculptures made from different materials. Inside, you'll find music items and art by self-taught artists. Visit their website |
| American Italian Museum | Central Business District | Ethnic | Learn about the history and contributions of Italian Americans in the Southeast. |
| Ansel M. Stroud, Jr. Military History and Weapons Museum | Lower Ninth Ward | Military | This is the official museum of the Louisiana National Guard. It's located in the Jackson Barracks Complex. |
| Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium | French Quarter | Natural history | Discover amazing facts about insects and see many live insects and butterflies up close! |
| Backstreet Cultural Museum | Tremé | African American | Explore the rich cultural traditions of African Americans in New Orleans. See exhibits on Mardi Gras Indians, Jazz Funerals, and Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs. |
| Beauregard-Keyes House | French Quarter | Historic house | Tour an 1860s home. It features a collection of antique dolls and teapots. |
| The Cabildo | French Quarter | History | This historic building is where the Louisiana Purchase was officially transferred in 1803. It's part of the Louisiana State Museum and shows exhibits on Louisiana's history and cultures. |
| Confederate Memorial Hall Museum | Central Business District | Military | See history and items from the American Civil War and the Confederate States of America. |
| Contemporary Arts Center | Central Business District | Art | This center showcases modern art and live performances. |
| Degas House | Tremé | Historic house | Visit the house where the famous artist Edgar Degas lived and worked in 1872-1873. Check their website |
| Fort Pike State Historic Site | Lake St. Catherine | Fort | This is a decommissioned 19th-century United States fort. It is currently closed. |
| Diboll Art Gallery | Audubon | Art | This gallery is part of Loyola University New Orleans. It's also known as the Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery. Find out more |
| Gallier House | French Quarter | Historic house | Explore an 1850s period house. |
| Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum at Arnaud's | French Quarter | Amusement | Located inside Arnaud's restaurant, this museum displays Carnival court gowns, costumes, and other Mardi Gras memories. |
| Hermann-Grima House | French Quarter | Historic house | See a Creole house from the 1830s-1860s. |
| Historic New Orleans Collection | French Quarter | Multiple | This collection includes a museum with exhibits on New Orleans and the Gulf South region. It also features the Williams Residence, a home from the 1940s-1950s. |
| House of Broel | Garden District | Historic house | This Victorian-era house offers tours by appointment. It also has a special dollhouse museum. Visit their website |
| House of Dance and Feathers | Lower Ninth Ward | Culture | Learn about the art, history, and culture of the Mardi Gras Indians, Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs, Skull & Bones Gangs, and Baby Dolls. See more here |
| Irish Cultural Museum of New Orleans | French Quarter | Ethnic | Discover the history of the Irish people in New Orleans. Check their website |
| Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve | French Quarter | Culture | The French Quarter Visitor Center shares the history and traditions of the city and the delta region. |
| Longue Vue House and Gardens | Lakewood | Historic house | Explore a beautiful 20th-century estate and its gardens. |
| Louisiana Children's Museum | Central Business District | Children's | This museum offers fun, interactive exhibits designed just for kids! Visit their website |
| Louisiana State Museum | French Quarter | Multiple | This museum operates several important sites like The Cabildo, New Orleans Mint, The Presbytère, 1850 House, and Madame John's Legacy. |
| Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum | Lower Ninth Ward | Local history | Learn about the history of the Lower 9th Ward through spoken stories and exhibits. Find out more |
| Madame John's Legacy | French Quarter | Historic house | This is a Colonial home from the late 1700s. It's operated by the Louisiana State Museum. |
| Mardi Gras World | St. Thomas Development | Amusement | Get a behind-the-scenes look at how amazing Mardi Gras floats are made! |
| McKenna Museum of African American Art | Central City | Art | See beautiful fine art from the African Diaspora. Visit their website |
| Le Musée de f.p.c. | Tremé | Historic house | This mid-19th-century house focuses on the history of free people of color in New Orleans. Learn more |
| Museum of Death | French Quarter | History | This museum has exhibits related to death, including body bags, coffins, skulls, and old mortician tools. Check their website |
| Museum of the American Cocktail | Central City | Food | This museum is part of the Southern Food & Beverage Museum. It explores the history of mixed drinks and bartending. |
| National Seelos Shrine | St. Thomas Development | Religious | This shrine and museum tells the story of Francis Xavier Seelos. It's part of St. Mary's Assumption Church. |
| National WWII Museum | Central Business District | Military | This museum focuses on the United States' role in World War II and the Battle of Normandy. Visit their website |
| New Canal Lighthouse Museum and Education Center | Lakeshore/Lake Vista | Maritime | This reconstructed lighthouse also has a museum. It's operated by the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation. |
| New Orleans African American Museum | Tremé | African American | Explore African American art, history, and culture here. |
| New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum | French Quarter | Religious | Learn about the history and stories behind Voodoo rituals, zombies, gris-gris, and Voodoo Queens. |
| New Orleans Fire Department Museum | Garden District | Firefighting | Located in the Washington Avenue firehouse, you can visit this museum by making an appointment. |
| New Orleans Mint | French Quarter | Numismatic | This historic mint is part of the Louisiana State Museum. It also features a jazz museum and a music venue, which is part of the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | City Park | Art | This museum has amazing collections of French and American art, photography, glass, and works from Africa and Japan. It also has the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. |
| New Orleans Pharmacy Museum | French Quarter | Medical | See a 19th-century pharmacy and old medical tools. The museum also has a doctor's study, a collection of eyeglasses, and dental instruments. Check their website |
| Newcomb Art Museum | Carrollton | Art | This museum is part of Tulane University. It has a collection of decorative arts made at Newcomb College from the late 1800s to early 1900s. |
| Ogden Museum of Southern Art | Central Business District | Art | This museum celebrates the visual arts and culture of the American South. |
| Old Ursuline Convent | French Quarter | Religious | Visit an 18th-century convent, a very old and important building. |
| Pitot House | Faubourg St. John | Historic house | Explore an early 19th-century period house. |
| The Presbytère | French Quarter | Historic Site | Part of the Louisiana State Museum, this site has changing exhibits about New Orleans history and culture. |
| Southern Food and Beverage Museum | Central City | Food | Learn about the food and traditions of Louisiana. This museum includes The Museum of the American Cocktail and exhibits on sugar, TV food pioneer Lena Richards, and the history of the Gulf of Mexico. |
| University of New Orleans Art Galleries | Art | The University of New Orleans has art galleries at its St. Claude and Lakefront campuses. See their website |
Museums That Are No Longer Open
- Musée Conti Wax Museum: This museum closed in 2016.
- New Orleans Jazz Museum: Since 2015, its collection is now shown at the New Orleans Mint.
See also
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