New Orleans African American Museum

The New Orleans African American Museum is a comprehensive museum within the Meilleur-Goldthwaite House that showcases numerous artefacts from African American history, with a focus on Louisiana. The collection showcases several bits of culture, history, and art you can examine.

Don't hesitate to bring everyone along to this museum, as its contents are entirely family friendly. Most visitors spend about an hour or 2 here, but you can always stay longer if you want to take in everything on display. Keep in mind that many of the exhibits are rotating, so you may even find new items on subsequent visits.

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New Orleans African American Museum highlights

One of the most impressive highlights of the New Orleans African American Museum is its diverse permanent collection. Much of it consists of genuine African beadwork, masks, costumes, and musical instruments. In fact, you'll find a 70-piece set of original African artwork that comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The temporary exhibits have much to offer as well and tend to have the same general themes as the permanent collection. You'll sometimes find works on display from artists who aren't natives or residents of Louisiana, such as John Rosenthal's photographs of Hurricane Katrina's aftermath.

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Good to know when visiting New Orleans African American Museum

When you visit the New Orleans African American Museum, you'll find several different experiences available. You can embark on a self-guided tour, and groups of 6 or more can opt for a guided tour that lasts an hour.

Admission to this museum depends on where you live. If you're a resident of Louisiana, you can get in for half price on general admission. Non-Louisiana residents will be charged regular admission fees, although students and children under 12 receive a discount. The difference in cost for guided tours isn't so vast, but non-Louisiana residents will still have to pay extra.

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Beliggenhet: 1418 Governor Nicholls St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Åpent: Thursday–Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm (closed Monday–Wednesday)

Telefonnummer: +1 504-218-8254

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