This is a list of Museums in the New Orleans Metro Area that you should visit while you're here.
Rivertown Museums & Attractions 405 Williams Blvd. Kenner Louisiana (504)468-7231 www.kenner.la.us
This unique area of Kenner, Louisiana which is a suburb about 10 miles outside of New Orleans is an historic site that is documented as the area where the largest slave uprising occurred in the United States. Kenner Rivertown has been transformed into an area of family enjoyment. It offers its visitors a Living Science Center, a Space Station, a Planetarium and Observatory, Wildlife and Fisheries and Cannes Brulees Native American Center, a mardi Gras Museum, a Saints Hall of Fame, Toy Train Museum and Children's Castle.
Back Street Culture Museum 1116 St Claude Ave (504)-525-1733
"New Orleans Real Black Mardi Gras" A grass roots museum that sprang up to fill the void in information on black Mardi Gras in New Orleans. A Catalog of last count, over 500 video's on different Jazz funerals.
Confederate Museum 929 Camp Street (504)-523-4522 www.confederatemuseum.org
As the oldest museum in Louisiana, houses the second largest Confederate collection in the nation. It exhibits Civil War memorabilia such as flags, uniforms, weapons, medical internments and personal effects of President Davis, Generals Beauregard, Lee, Bragg and other Southern leaders
Contemporary Arts Center - 900 Camp St. (504)-528-3805 www.cacono.org
Located in the Warehouse District of New Orleans, the Contemporary Arts Center offers exhibits and performances throughout the year. Theatres, free cybercafe, gift shops and galleries.
Historical New Orleans Collection - 533 Royal St. (504)-523-4662. www.hnoc.org
Dedicated to the history of New Orleans, no trip to this area should go without a visit here. A visit to the HNOC will offer you guided tours, exhibitions and the opportunity to explore the history and culture in an unforgettable way.
Louisiana Children's Museum - 420 Julia St. (504) 523-1357 www.lcm.org
Looking for a place for the children to have fun and learn at the same time while on vacation, well this is the place to do it! This highly recognized museum has everything a parent likes with those kids that like to touch everything. This museums' official rule is PLEASE TOUCH!
Jackson Barracks Military Museum - 6400 St. Claude Ave. (504) 278-8242 www,la.ngb.army.mil/jbmm.html
Military weapons, aircraft including a World War II A-26 and AT-11,tanks, a cutaway section of a World War II barracks building, missiles and memorabilia from the Revolutionary War to Desert Storm. Mon-Fri 1:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 3 and group tours by appointment Free.
Louisiana State Museum- Historic French Quarter complex with exhibits on regional history and culture, (504)568-968. Cabildo, Jackson Square. www.lsm.crt.state.la.us
Traditional and interactive displays explore Louisiana's history and heritage including an exhibit on the legacy of the Mississippi River. Presbytere, Jackson Square, the Old Mint, 1850 House and Madame John's Legacy. Permanent collections on jazz. The Louisiana Historical Center (archives for scholarly research).
The National D-Day Museum 945 Magazine St. (504) 527-6072 www.ddaymuseum.org
The American spirit, the teamwork, courage and ultimate sacrifice of the men and women who served in WWII is dedicated here. This museum was built to honor, promote, explore and express the undeniable values, pride and life of individuals that died for our country.
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum & Tour Co. 724 Dumaine St. (504)523-7685 www.voodoomuseum.com
The Voodoo Museum offers history of and the mystery of the art of Voodoo. Meet a priestesses while you are there!
New Orleans Museum of Art - City Park.(504)488-2631 www.noma.org
The NOMA is one of the South's most highly acclaimed museums. It is located in the French Quarter and features a permanent collection of the Faberge gallery. Before you visit here why not give them a call to see what traveling art exhibit they may be hosting during your stay in New Orleans.
River Road African American Museum & Gallery Tescuco Plantation, River Road, Burnside,(504) 644-7955
African Artifacts, historical documents and photographs, along with contemporary works by African Americans artists.