Best museums in New Orleans

Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

A premier jazz club and Creole bistro located in a historic 1800s brick building on Frenchmen Street, featuring daily performance…

1-2 hours $$ History 6 sources

Source-backed place · Theaters and music

Saenger Theatre

A historic atmospheric theatre on Canal Street, the Saenger Theatre is a restored movie palace that hosts Broadway hits, world-re…

$$ Architecture 5 sources

Source-backed place · History

New Orleans Cotton Exchange

A National Historic Landmark at 231 Carondelet Street, this eight-story stone structure is the final surviving cotton exchange bu…

Architecture 6 sources

Source-backed place · Landmarks

Caesars Superdome

An iconic domed multi-purpose stadium in downtown New Orleans, the Caesars Superdome serves as the home of the NFL's New Orleans…

$$ Architecture 6 sources

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Source-backed place · Museums

Ogden Museum of Southern Art

The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is the nation's largest and most comprehensive repository of art from the American South, locate…

1-2 hours $$ Art 4 sources

Source-backed place · Museums

Historic New Orleans Collection

A premier free history museum and research center in the French Quarter, dedicated to preserving the rich culture and traditions…

1-2 hours $$ History 6 sources

Source-backed place · Museums

Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans

A nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding New Orleans' unique architecture, neighborhoods, and cultural identity through…

Free Architecture 6 sources

Source-backed place · Museums

Audubon Zoo

A beloved New Orleans landmark founded in 1906, Audubon Zoo spans 58 acres within Audubon Park. Home to over 2,000 animals, this…

$$ Families 4 sources

Source-backed place · Museums

American Italian Cultural Center

Located in the Central Business District, this cultural hub preserves the legacy of Italian immigrants in Louisiana through a ren…

History 6 sources

Source-backed place · History

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop

A legendary New Orleans landmark and bar, this structure is claimed to be the oldest bar in the United States, steeped in tales o…

1-2 hours $$ History 6 sources

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Café du Monde

A legendary New Orleans landmark on Decatur Street, famous for its open-air seating and iconic powdered-sugar beignets paired wit…

1 hour $ History 6 sources

Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors

Washington Square Park

A historic 2.54-acre sanctuary in the Faubourg Marigny, featuring majestic live oaks, a decorative iron fence, and a community at…

Nature 5 sources

Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors

McDonogh Park

Located at 1500 Teche Street, this community space serves as a hub for local recreation and reflects the city's evolving history…

Families 6 sources

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Verti Marte

A legendary 24/7 deli located in the heart of the French Quarter, Verti Marte is the go-to late-night food stop for locals and vi…

30-60 minutes $ Quick Stop 4 sources

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Dooky Chase’s Restaurant

A legendary Treme institution and Civil Rights landmark, Dooky Chase’s Restaurant serves authentic Creole and soul food in a hist…

1-2 hours $$ Food 6 sources

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Source-backed place · Food and drink

Arnaud’s

A legendary Louisiana Creole institution established in 1918, Arnaud’s offers fine dining, a James Beard Award-winning cocktail b…

meal $$$ Food 6 sources

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Tujague's

A legendary French Quarter institution and the second-oldest restaurant in New Orleans, Tujague's is celebrated as the birthplace…

1.5-2.5 hours $$$ History 6 sources

Source-backed place · History

Whitney Plantation

Established in 1752, Whitney Plantation is Louisiana's only plantation museum with an exclusive focus on the lives of the enslave…

half_day_to_full_day $$$ History 6 sources

Source-backed place · History

Hermann-Grima House

A preserved 1831 Federal-style residence in the French Quarter, featuring an original operating open-hearth kitchen and the neigh…

$$ Architecture 6 sources

Source-backed place · History

The Degas House

The only home of Edgar Degas open to the public worldwide, this historic New Orleans mansion serves as a museum and an intimate b…

$$ Architecture 4 sources

Source-backed place · Museums

Vue Orleans

Perched atop the Four Seasons Hotel, Vue Orleans offers the city's only 360-degree panoramic views of the urban skyline and the M…

$$ Views 5 sources

Source-backed place · Food and drink

Commander’s Palace

An iconic Garden District landmark since 1893, Commander’s Palace is a world-renowned dining institution celebrated for its haute…

Food 3 sources

Source-backed place · Museums

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

Step back into the 19th century at this French Quarter gem, housed in an 1820s Creole townhouse and featuring the largest collect…

History 5 sources

Source-backed place · History

Algiers Point Historic District

Discover New Orleans' second oldest neighborhood, a serene West Bank escape featuring Victorian cottages, a Jazz Walk of Fame, an…

History 5 sources