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Longue Vue House and Gardens

A National Historic Landmark in the Lakewood neighborhood, this estate features a historic house museum and eight acres of masterpiece gardens designed by visionary landscape architect Ellen Shipman.

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What is Longue Vue House and Gardens known for?

It is a historic house museum and associated gardens in the Lakewood neighborhood of New Orleans, featuring eight acres of gardens, a collection of Louisiana irises, and a house museum.

What are the hours for Longue Vue House and Gardens?

The gardens are open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

How much does it cost to visit?

Garden admission is $15 in advance or $17 upon arrival for adults, and $10 in advance or $12 upon arrival for children ages 4-16. Infants ages 0-3 are free, and members are free.

Are there guided tours of the house?

Yes, 45-minute guided house tours run daily at 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM. Adult admission for these tours is $27 in advance or $29 upon arrival.

Is it good for kids?

Yes, it features an interactive Discovery Garden specifically for children of all ages.

What should I check before going?

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What to know

Longue Vue House and Gardens is a historic house museum and estate located at 7 Bamboo Road in the Lakewood neighborhood of New Orleans. The home was constructed between 1939 and 1942 for Edgar Bloom Stern and Edith Rosenwald Stern, the latter of whom was an heiress to the Sears-Roebuck magnate. The estate evolved into a community resource when Edith opened the gardens to the public in 1968, eventually becoming an independent nonprofit museum in 1980. The grounds are a mature masterpiece created by 20th-century landscape architect Ellen Shipman, who was a dear friend to the Sterns. Visitors can explore eight acres of historic gardens, which include a specialized collection of Louisiana irises and an interactive Discovery Garden designed for children of all ages. The significance of the site is recognized nationally, having been listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 and designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2005. Beyond the botanical displays, the estate preserves the domestic history of the Stern family. The house museum is accessible via guided 45-minute tours that run daily at specific intervals, including 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM. These tours provide a curated look at the residence and its connection to the surrounding landscape.

Visitor tips

  • Purchase tickets in advance to save on admission; adult garden access is $15 in advance versus $17 upon arrival.
  • If you wish to see the interior, arrive in time for the scheduled house tours, which begin at 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM.
  • Take advantage of the included on-site parking when you arrive for your visit.
  • Visit between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, as the gardens are open daily during these hours.

Nearby context

Located in the Lakewood neighborhood, Longue Vue provides a quiet, botanical contrast to the more urbanized areas of New Orleans, offering a sprawling historic estate experience away from the city center.

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