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Visit Louisiana's State Museums
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Louisiana has nine State Museums across the state, with exhibits ranging from Mardi Gras, music, sports, aviation and more!
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Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler at the Presbytere...
751 Chartres St
New Orleans, LA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Presbytere, next to the iconic St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, has an extensive Mardi Gras Exhibit.
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...Where it's Mardi Gras year-round!
751 Chartres St
New Orleans, LA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
See everything from vibrant Mardi Gras floats to intricate Mardi Gras Indian costumes at the Presbytere.
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Visit the Capitol Park Museum...
660 N 4th St
Baton Rouge, LA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
The Capitol Park Museum displays unique aspects of Louisiana's history, industry and culture.
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...And turn up the music
660 N 4th St
Baton Rouge, LA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
The Capitol Park Museum has a fascinating exhibit on Louisiana music and musicians - including this GRAMMY award.
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See the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame...
800 Front St
Natchitoches, LA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday:
Closed
The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame features memorabilia from coaches and players throughout the decades.
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...and the Northwest Louisiana History Museum
800 Front St
Natchitoches, LA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Trek upstairs from the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame to the Northwest Louisiana History Museum. You'll see exhibits depicting Louisiana's agriculture, wildlife, and artworks by Clementine Hunter.
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Go back in time
523 St Ann St
New Orleans, LA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The 1850 House reflects mid-19th century prosperity, taste and daily life in New Orleans. The house is furnished with art and décor that speak to that era.
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Celebrate the birthplace of Jazz
400 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The New Orleans Jazz Museum promotes the global understanding of jazz as one of the most innovative, historically pivotal musical art forms in world history.
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Get up close to state-of-the-art aircrafts
118 Cotten Rd
Patterson, LA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
The Wedell-Williams Aviation Collection displays numerous aircraft, 1930s air racing trophies and memorabilia, and an exciting air racing film that visually transports you to the heart of the 1932 Cleveland National Air Races.
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And appreciate the arts
701 Chartres St
New Orleans, LA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
The Cabildo neighbors St. Louis Cathedral, where three floors of exhibitions cover the history of Louisiana by featuring artifacts such as documents, paintings and 3D objects from the museum’s vast collection.