Historic New Orleans

The Historic New Orleans Collection

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(704) · History museum in New Orleans, United States
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The Historic New Orleans Collection is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to the study and preservation of the history and culture …

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Jan 11, 2025
Superb! Comprehensive! Everything you might have wondered about New Orleans is here! Comparable to a Smithsonian museum. And free. A wonderful way to gain a perspective of New Orleans, removed … Full review by Marshall B
Nov 27, 2024
An interesting, informative museum. Loved the immersive experience of the French Quarter after dark. Disturbed by exhibition on mass incarceration in Louisiana especially the brutality at Angola, w… Full review by Foodange
Sep 22, 2024
This is a great local museum. It’s free, well curated, and a nice stop to take a break from the heat. I was pleasantly surprised how varied and in depth all the exhibits were. I recommend a quick sto… Full review by ellenoftroy728
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This is a museum and research center focused on the culture and heritage of the southern Gulf and New Orleans in particular. Over the last 5…
visitacity.com
Historic New Orleans Collection was established in 1966 by General and Mrs. L Kemper Williams. The history and culture repr…
cityseeker.com
Tucked away among the art galleries on Royal Street in the French Quarter is one of New Orleans' most underappreciated attractions. E…
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Established:1966
Located:Royal Street Complex:
President:Daniel Hammer

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How long does a typical visit last?
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2 hours was enough
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Answer by Wayne E · Jun 26, 2023
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Do you need to book a guided tour to see the residence? Or are you free to tour by yourself?
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You need to book a docent led tour for $5. Well worth it!
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Carnival clubs, with their kings and queens, royal courts, and bals masqués, give New Orleans Mardi Gras a distinctive flavor. At the center of local parading...
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