Best Museums To Visit In New Orleans

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Museums offer an opportunity to appreciate the past while enjoying the present. In New Orleans, the city’s many museums are a great way to go back in time.

The word “New Orleans” and “history” go together like gumbo and rice. And the city’s rich history is alive and well not only in the architecture and landmarks across the city, but in the culture of the people.

Here Are The Best Museums In New Orleans

In this article, we’ll look at some of the best museums in New Orleans. We’ve also included some reviews from real people who have visited these locations.

National World War II Museum

945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 528-1944

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Confetti Park

451 Pelican Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114 | (504) 658-3201

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Here’s what one park lover says about Confetti Park: “Cute, little neighborhood park. The gate can be a bit tricky/difficult, but my toddler enjoyed playing here. There isn’t too much shade over the playground area, but there are plenty of seating areas and trees throughout.”

Crescent Park

Crescent Park Trail, 2300 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70117 | (504) 636-6400

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Here’s what one parkgoer says about Crescent Park: “Very nice park with clean, well kept grounds. It is a cool place to see tucked between a set of train tracks and the Mississippi River. Superb for running, walking and features a decent sized Dog park so the pups can get their hooman(s) out of the house! Definitely worth stopping by on a nice afternoon.”

Louisiana Children’s Museum

15 Henry Thomas Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124 | (504) 523-1357

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Here’s what one family says about the Louisiana Children’s Museum: “What a fun place for the family. We spent hours there, 2 floors of fun, a great restaurant and area to explore outside. Our kids spent an hour in the grocery market and kitchen, then another hour building with the giant building blocks and magnet tiles, then just as much time in the simulated River.”

Mardi Gras Museum Of Costumes And Cultures

1010 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70112 | (504) 218-4872

Here’s what one reviewer says about the Mardi Gras Museum: “Wonderful place, amazing costumes and the owner of the place was just as fun as his costumes. I was educated and amazed. Yes if you’re in New Orleans check this place out, you’ll be glad you did, I was. Too there’s an array of costumes to try on.”

New Orleans Museum of Art

1 Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, LA 70124 | (504) 658-4100

Here’s what one parent says about the New Orleans Museum of Art: “Nice and diverse collection of paintings, sculptures and other arts from different eras and parts of the world. I was particularly impressed with the little explanations they had next to each exhibit. Short, informative and to the point. I wish we had more time to explore the outside grounds too. Their cafe and shop are quite good too! Tip: If you’re a student bring your student ID for a big discount!”

Ogden Museum Of Southern Art

925 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 539-9650

Here’s what one museum lover says about Ogden Museum: “Amazing contemporary museum. Appreciated knowing which region of the United States the artists came from. I appreciated the suggestion to start at the top floor and work our way down.”

Final Word

If you’re a museum lover, then New Orleans offers you a unique opportunity to visit some of the South’s most revered historical sites. From children’s museums to those that commemorate the war dead, the Crescent City has it all.

New Orleans is known for a lot of things, including its rich history and food. Why not take the family or some friends on a museum tour of the city? You’ll be surprised about what you might learn.

New Orleans is one of those cities that you can get lost in once you take the time to explore it. As the former capital of Louisiana, New Orleans is one of the most eclectic and eccentric cities in the world.

One of the things that makes the place special is the people, which are eager to show you a good time via parties and authentic New Orleans cuisine.

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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.