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The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans

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Take a step back in time at The Historic New Orleans Collection, a museum and research center dedicated to the preservation of the city's history and culture. The museum holds some 35,000 library items, 350,000 photographs, prints, drawings, paintings, and other artifacts. Spread out over several buildings, the collection includes works on a range of local topics and notable historical figures. Learn about the New Orleans cuisine, Civil War, and Huey Long. Admission is free, and knowledgeable guides remain on duty throughout the day to assist curious visitors. To visit The Historic New Orleans Collection on your holiday in New Orleans, and find out what else New Orleans has to offer, use our New Orleans.

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By 502waynee

This is a fascinating place to easily spend several hours. It has brief but informative displays about the city's culture, history, ethnic mix, music, art, literature, politics, and economy. We...

This is a fascinating place to easily spend several hours. It has brief but informative displays about the city's culture, history, ethnic mix, music, art, literature, politics, and economy. We... more »
By Ann F

Visited the museum for the exhibit on The Cathedral of Notre Dame. Interactive exhibit which brought to life the building and now restoration of the cathedral after the fire. Also visited the...

Visited the museum for the exhibit on The Cathedral of Notre Dame. Interactive exhibit which brought to life the building and now restoration of the cathedral after the fire. Also visited the... more »

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By Andy Faith

Wonderful Museum and for free!! Way bigger on the inside than I thought on the outside. They have a rotating exhibition space that is wonderful. Every space has a tour guide who will help if need be, and there bathrooms are very very clean and nice! Definitely a stop for tourists or locals alike!

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By Andrea F

What a wonderful collection! Why haven't I come in the past? Very detailed history of the city with some exhibit that are permanent, others rotating. I came recently for the 50 year celebration of Tennessee Williams Streetcar Named Desire for the six faces of Blanche and it was wonderful. All of the employees were wonderful and full of information that they were more than happy to share freely with anyone who wants to know. I will be back in the future!

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