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Things to do in New Orleans, Louisiana (LA): The Best Specialty Museums
Laissez les bons temps rouler! In New Orleans the good times are perpetually rolling down Bourbon Street, which, thanks to the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebration, has quite a party animal reputation. Once you’ve soaked up the scenery of the historic French Quarter, tour the elegant Garden District and meet the colorful characters of Frenchmen Street. Experience the city's supernatural vibe at the Voodoo Museum or by taking a guided ghost or vampire tour through taverns, alleyways, and cemeteries.
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1. The National WWII Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29,577 reviews
The National WWII Museum is the top-rated tourist destination in New Orleans and #2 in the U.S., and an unforgettable way to experience World War II—from industrial efforts on the home front to the combat experience of the American servicemember abroad. Offering a compelling blend of sweeping narrative and poignant personal detail, the Museum features immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, and an expansive collection of artifacts and first-person oral histories to take visitors inside the story of the war: why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today. Beyond the galleries, the Museum offers unique access to experiential history, including an opportunity to tour and ride on an authentically restored PT-boat, tours behind the scenes to handle artifacts alongside Museum curators, and an impressive collection of restored and working macro-artifacts to discover. Open early through 1/2/18, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Reviewed By J7140OOpauln - Sacramento, United States
The New Orleans National World War 2 Museum brings so much history to life and tells the stories so well that the time flies past. The museum tells the bigger picture of the war and also shows the personal side and the tragic costs of this war, The museum is several very large building with exhibits such as the Road to Berlin and the Road to Tokyo as well as a large exhibit of D-Day. The exhibits are all very well done and the staff is helpful and knowledgable. Please allow at least a full day to see this museum, you will not regret the time spent at this treasure. The optional movie, Beyond All Boundaries is also very well done and worth the time to see. Very highly recommended.
2. Escape My Room
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5.0 based on 1,716 reviews
ESCAPE MY ROOM is an interactive game and museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. You and up to 7 guests are confined to a room for one hour. Your group's goal is to work together to solve puzzles centering around New Orleans' infamous family, the DeLaportes. Prepare to be challenged! NO WALK-INS. Everyone must purchase a ticket first on our website.
Reviewed By Goobygoob86
Really had a great time, Antoinette was a great host and a lot of fun, the puzzles were fun and room are great most definitely will go again for the other rooms.
3. The Sazerac House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 190 reviews
The Sazerac House is one part history and traditions, two parts interactive exhibits and experiences, mixed with spirited events and a dash of rich New Orleans culture. Visit us to experience distinctive tastes and traditions worth carrying forward. Where the past, present and future come together-over cocktails, of course. *Holiday and parade hours subject to change.
Reviewed By JamesA889
Wow! The restoration of this building was amazing, and the pictures on their web page are not lying. This place is beautiful. It's part active distillery and part museum, and all of it is world class. The free tour is top-notch. John, our tour guide, weaved together New Orleans culture and history, served up some yummy libations and the 1.5 hours passed by quickly. Our group of 5 agreed that we want to come back with our wives and other friends because this place and the tour are great. If it wasn't for Covid, this place would be packed. And it certainly deserves its high ranking on things do in NOLA.
4. Memorial Hall Confederate Civil War Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 562 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
Next to the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia, the Confederate Memorial Hall in New Orleans is the finest museum of its kind. Located at 939 Camp Street, it houses the second largest collection of Confederate Civil War items in the world, behind the museum in Richmond. It contains over 5,000 historical artifacts, including several rare items. It holds the personal effects and uniforms of Confederate generals Braxton Bragg and P.G.T. Beauregard as well as over 140 regimental and other Confederate flags. Confederate president Jefferson Davis' wife Varina donated several of her late husband's belongings to the museum, including items of clothing, his Bible and saddle, plus a crown of thorns from Pope Pius IX. On May 29, 1893, the exhumed body of Jefferson Davis was mourned by over 60,000 people as it lay in state in the hall, before being moved to his final resting place in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond. The museum was established in 1891 by New Orleans philanthropist Frank Howard to house the historical collections of the Louisiana Historical Association. However, the museum quickly accumulated a vast collection of Civil War items, mostly in the form of personal donations from Confederate veterans. It was built in the Romanesque Revival style and resembles a church. But it was designed to follow the style of the Howard Library designed by H.H. Richardson. Louisiana's oldest museum, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
5. American Italian Museum
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4.0 based on 11 reviews
The American Italian Cultural Center promotes the culture and heritage of the American Italian community by offering Italian language and culture classes, seminars, concerts, and events. This center will be the leading institution preserving and celebrating the American Italian history of Louisiana. The impact will be felt through increased awareness of how the American Italian community has shaped local, regional, and national history and culture. Our values include education, inspiration, high quality, collaboration, and financial integrity. We provide programming opportunities that allow the community to come together to learn about the people, places, and events of our rich history and continuing significance.
6. Museum of Trade Finance and the Fed
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By davec747 - Alexandria, United States
OK, so, my wife and I like small, fun, little museums and like finance, so, it's expect we would like this place. And we did. Despite its small size it's really comprehensive and fun to see, with some interactive things such as making your own money, which you can e-mail to yourself; seeing some reasons why we need a strong fed (especially right now), and the staff is fun and friendly. It's free and doesn't take long, although you do have to go through airline-like security. This was the second favorite thing we did in New Orleans besides the Pharmacy Museum.
