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museums and Art

 

The World War II Museum
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Toll-Free: (877) 813-3329
Phone: (504) 527-6012
Fax: (504) 527-6088
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The National D-Day Museum celebrates the American spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who won World War II and promotes the exploration and expression of these values by future generations.

Louisiana State Museum
751 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Toll-Free: (800) 568-6968
Phone: (504) 568-6972
Fax: (504) 568-4995
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Showcasing the unique history and traditions of New Orleans, the Louisiana State Museum includes landmark properties the Cabildo, Presbytere, Old U.S. Mint, Madame John's Legacy and 1850 house. Venues also available for special events.

Longue Vue House & Gardens
7 Bamboo Road
New Orleans, LA 70124-1065
Phone: (504) 488-5488
Fax: (504) 486-7015
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City estate of Edgar and Edith Stern, Louisiana cotton broker and Sears heiress. Classic revival mansion with eight acres of beautiful gardens and fountains. Original antiques, creamware and art. Children's garden. Museum gift shop. Listed on the National Register.

The George & Leah Mckenna Museum of African American Art
2003 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 524-1697
Fax: (504) 588-9833
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Visit a museum of original one-of-a-kind African-American art. Located in the Garden District in a three-story Antebellum house dating back to the Civil War.

The Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 539-9600
Fax: (504) 539-9602
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The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is dedicated to telling the story of art in the American South through visual art from the Colonial period to the present.

Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 528-3805
Fax: (504) 528-3828
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Our vision is that the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans be a multi-disciplinary arts center, nationally recognized as a leader in the presentation and support of contemporary arts, artists and emerging art forms.

Louisiana ArtWorks
725 Howard Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130-3919
Phone: (504) 523-1465
Fax: (504) 529-2430
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A unique destination, Louisiana ArtWorks invites visitors to celebrate the creative spirit of Louisiana and to engage with working artists through live demonstrations, exhibitions, hands-on activities, and a distinctive gift shop and cafe.

French Quarter Walking Tours with Friends of the Cabildo
1850 House at Jackson Square
523 St. Ann Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone: (504) 523-3939
Fax: (504) 524-9130
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A nonprofit fund raising auxiliary to the Louisiana State Museum. Tours daily 10a and 1:30p (No Mon 10a tour). $12 fee includes two free historic home museum admissions.

VooDoo Spiritual Temple
828 N. Rampart St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone: (504) 522-9627
Fax: (504) 522-9992
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Located near Congo Square, featured on PBS, commercial TV and in movies. Teachings touch the soul of all people. Services offered include consultations, rituals, potions, tours, and lectures; under the direction of Priestess Miriam since 1990.