Located in the heart of Tremé, this museum holds exhibits that traces the development of second lines, jazz funerals, Mardi Gras Indians, Baby Dolls, Skull and Bones Gangs, and other black contributions to the New Orleans. 

This cozy house museum, curated by Tremé native Alvin Jackson, follows the historical narrative of the interconnectivity of jazz music, especially as it relates to Tremé. Particularly, Jackson demonstrates the evolution of Jazz from its West African, Caribbean, Creole, and European roots to the present day phenomenon. He also has a selection of rare signed documents, original jazz recordings, and rare photographs.

This museum highlights the development, craftsmanship, and importance of costuming during Carnival season. The exhibits, which pull from an extensive collection of Carl Mack, displays costumes related to Kings and Queens, Mardi Gras Indian, Social Aid and Pleasure Club members, and other costuming groups in New Orleans.  

This state museums has two permanent exhibits that explore the development of New Orleans. You’ll find a documentation of the Battle of New Orleans, and a three-story exhibit dedicated to the contributions of several diverse groups to the evolution of the city. 

This museum has a selection of permanent exhibits about New Orleans, including an installation on life in New Orleans after hurricanes Betsy and Katrina.

Until December 30 of 2018, The Presbytère will host an exhibit of the development of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and a separate installation on the history of women in Mardi Gras.

Maintained by the Louisiana State Museum, and furnished with antiques, this historic home encapsulates the lifestyle of the upper-middle class in 19th-century New Orleans.

Known for being built and remodeled during both the Antebellum and High Victorian periods, this mansion preserves the lifestyle of a family of tobacco entrepreneurs. It has a grand ballroom, ornate chandeliers, and an operational gasolier. 

This house museum holds a vast collection of Mardi Gras Indian books, costumes, and photos. Open by appointment, the tour guide, Ronald W. Lewis, has dedicated his life—and part of his home—to documenting the cultural phenomenon.

This museum, held in part of a shotgun house, chronicles the evolution of the Lower 9th Ward district from the 19th century to post-Katrina across five exhibits, including video testimonies from Lower 9th Ward residents on how Hurricane Katrina impacted their lives, communities, and relationships.

If you’re interested in the story of Marie Laveau and other renowned voodooist, then check out this museum. The New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum holds several pieces of art and relics that are representative of the Voodoo culture in the city. The officials at the museum operate a Voodoo-centric cemetery tour, as well.  

The New Orleans Museum art, which claims the title of “the city’s oldest fine are institution,” has over 40,000 art objects on display, many from New Orleans-based artist . 

Just outside of the museum is it’s 5-acre Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden that has over 60 sculptures. Right now it’s undergoing a massive expansion that will add 22 sculptures, a new gallery, amphitheater and stage, pedestrian bridges, walkways, and an outdoor classroom.

Located in Gentilly, and operated by levees.org, this 100-foot-long covered walkway houses six exhibits on the levee breaches that occurred during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. While the installation sits near the London Avenue Canal, the displays depict impact across the Greater New Orleans area, and all of the information is vetted by experts. You’ll also find artifacts reclaimed from homes devastated by the storm.