Museums

New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
Though often perceived as black magic, Voodoo is both a faith and a culture. The museum explains the nature of voodoo and chronicles the history and major practitioners. The museum shop sells a variety of articles, from campy t-shirts to authentic hand made dolls.
724 Rue Dumaine • Tel 504.523.7685

New Orleans Museum of Art
Anyone wanting a broad view of art and art history would be well served by a trip to the NOMA.  Paintings, sketches, photographs, clothing, furniture, and other works are included from a wide variety of cultures and time periods. The traveling exhibitions featured in the NOMA are also widely varied in content. 
One Collins C. Diboll Circle • Tel 504.488.2631

The National D-Day Museum
Brain child of respected historian and author Stephen E. Ambrose, the 70,000 square foot facility is dedicated to chronicling the efforts of those who fought on the beaches of Normandy and those who worked in the factories of America. A variety of exhibits are used to illustrate the huge scope of the invasion as well as the personal sacrifices of brave men and women.  A theater and research center are also part of the facility.
945 Magazine Street • Tel 504.527.6012

Memorial Hall
Also known as the Confederate Museum, Memorial Hall is home to exhibits, artifacts and documents pertaining to the Civil War. Most exhibits have a Louisiana or New Orleans focus, illustrating what it was like to serve in the state militia or live in Union-occupied New Orleans. Military artifacts such as uniforms, battle flags, and weapons chronicle the contributions of famous generals and the average Confederate Soldier.
929 Camp Street • Tel 504.523.4522

Louisiana State Museum
The rich and varied histories of Louisiana and New Orleans are well represented at the Louisiana State Museum. A wide variety of artifacts from Mardi Gras costumes to Confederate officer side arms to instruments used by Louis Armstrong and other jazz greats. The state museum owns and operates a number of different properties, museums and historical buildings, throughout New Orleans
751 Chartres • Tel 504.568.6968