Old Urseline Convent
1100 Chartres
The Old Urseline Convent is the oldest building in the Mississippi
Valley and the only one to survive from French Colonial Times.
Constructed in 1745, it is 25 years younger than the City of New
Orleans but 25 years older than the United States. It is a registered
Federal landmark.
Guided Tours:
Tuesday - Friday
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday
11:15 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Admission
Adults - $4.00
Senior Citizens - $2.00
Students - $2.00
Children under 8 - Free
For more information, call (504) 529-3040
Romantic Beauregard-Keyes House
1113 Chartres
One of the most romantic and fascinating old houses in a city which
boasts many interesting landmarks is the sumptuous Beauregard-Keyes
House. It has changed hands many times and is now a museum. Inside,
you'll find many of General Beauregard's family heirlooms as well as
several novels written in the house when it was owned by renowned novelist Frances Parkinson
Keyes. Outside is a beautiful botanical garden. You'll definitely want to stop here on
your trip to New Orleans.
For more information, call (504) 523-7257
The Historic New Orleans Collection
533 Royal Street
The Historic New Orleans Collection consists of 3 parts: The Gallery,
The Williams residence, and The History Tour.
The Gallery focuses on New Orleans life. Culture and history are the
key points.
The Williams Residence displays the gracious lifestyle that the
Collection's founder, Mrs. L. Kepler Williams, lived in the 1940's.
Visitors can marvel at the antique furniture and Chinese export
porcelain, which are harmonically arranged with contemporary pieces.
The townhouse, which dates from the latter part of the 19th century,
with its elegant furnishings, creates an atmosphere of quiet
elegance.
The History Tour consists of a guided tour through the past. You'll
feel like you were transported back to the 17 and 1800's with your
visit to the Merieult House. Its beautiful high-ceilinged rooms
showcase rare materials selected from the finest of the Collection's
holdings. Along the tour, you'll encounter such artifacts as
transfer documents from the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and maps that show the
growth of New Orleans from an "Old Square." You'll also see an 18th
century portrait of the founder of New Orleans - Bienville.
All in all, The Historic New Orleans gives you a taste of Louisiana
history, superbly displayed in a landmark building.
Tour Hours
Tuesday - Saturday - 10:00, 11:00 a.m., and 2:00, 3:00 p.m.
Fee: - $2.00 per person per tour.
Reservations are necessary for groups larger than eight.
Williams Residence tour admission: - 12 years old and above.
For more information, call (504) 523-4662
The Hermann-Grima Historic House
820 St. Louis
One of the earliest and best examples of American architecture in the
French Quarter, this 1831 mansion with its authentically restored interiors and courtyards reflects the beauty
and elegance of a bygone era.
The Hermann-Grimma Historic House is a National Landmark accredited
by the American Association of Museums.
Richly planted courtyards and the impressive two-story Mansion House
provide a spectacular setting for unforgettable special events.
After touring the French Quarter's last private stable, visitors can
browse in the adjacent museum shop.
On Thursdays from October through May, and by reservation, cooks
prepare meals in the restored kitchen demonstrating skills and techniques from 1830-1860.
Meticuously restored to its original splendor, the Herman-Grima House
accurately depicts the gracious lifestyle of a prosperous Creole family just prior to the Civil War.
Guided tours, special education, and seasonal tours available.
Tours
Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Last tour leaves at
3:30)
CLOSED MAJOR HOLIDAYS
For more information, call (504)
525-5661
The New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
724 Rue Dumaine
This museum is one of the most unique in the world. It houses
everything from Gris-Gris (Pronounced Gree-Gree - a Voodoo curse) to
world famous voodoo dolls. Inside, you'll find such curiosities as
the Spirit Room, Psychic Room, and the Research Library and Lecture
Room Outside, the museum offers Tours by Van, and an informative, yet
intriguing Swamp Tour.
Inside the gift shop, you'll find ancient Voodoo artifacts such as
Voodoo queen Marie Laveau's tools for cursing and hexing, the famous
"Love Potion #9", and other Voodoo tools.
In the Spirit Room, you can immerse yourself in a Voodoo
witchdoctor's home. Tours are available for $2 and include an
anointment of your choice. You also have the option of initiating
rituals, readings, personalized charts, and more. Prices for these
services range from $10-$121 and up.
In the Research Library and Lecture Room, you'll find old and rare
books on Voodoo, the occult, and a special Native American Exhibit.
You can also attend seminars on Voodoo and related topics given by
speakers from noted universities. Prices range from $10 to $20.
In the Psychic Room you'll find "real", "qualified" psychics who will
be your spiritual guide. These psychics are "qualified" to perform
palm readings, tarot, and divination. The price is $20 the first 15
minutes, $1.50 each additional minute.
The Outside Tours offer either the walking, van, or swamp tour. Each
one it custom-made for the group - meaning you can go where YOU
want.
On the Swamp tour, you'll take a journey into the sights, sounds, and
tastes of historic old Louisiana. Ride in a pontoon or a flat and
visit plantations, a ghost village, and several ancient indian burial
mounds. You'll also visit a Cajun family's unusual backyard - filled
with 'gators, nutria and other swamp life. The tour begins at
10:00 a.m. and lasts approximately 7 and a half hours. The price is $59 per
person. You definitely won't want to miss this Cajun/Voodoo
adventure.
Admission Prices:
$5 Adults, $4 College Students and Senior Citizens, $3 High School
Students, $2 Grade School Students, kids under five, accompanied by an adult are FREE. Group rates are
available for 10 or more.
For more information, call (504)
523-7685
St. Louis Cathedral
721 Chartres
Free guided tours of the Cathedral daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Sundays, 2-5 p.m.) Saturday Vigil Mass 6 p.m. Sunday Masses 6:30, 8, 9, 10, and 11:15 a.m., 12:30 and 6 p.m.
Holy Day Masses at 8 and 10 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m.
For more information, call (504) 525-9585
St. Patrick's Church
724 Camp
Established in 1833, this church is the oldest parish church outside
the French Quarter. It is a national historic landmark. Saturday Vigil 3:45 an 5 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 and 11 a.m. and
12:15 p.m.; Latin Mass 9:30 a.m.
For more information, call (504) 525-4413
Gallier House
1118-1132 Royal,
Called "one of the best small museums in the country by the New York
Times, the accurately-restored home of architect James Gallier, Jr. is furnished in the elaborate style of
the 1860s. Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sunday 12 noon - 4:30 p.m. (Last tour at 4 p.m., closed
holidays.) National Historic Landmark, gift shop, films, and seasonal programs.
For more information, call (504) 523-6722
The Presbytere
751 Chartres
Designed in 1791 as a residence for the priests of neighboring
St.Louis Cathedral, this Spanish Colonial buildinghouses the State's collection of paintings, portraiture, decorative
art, antique clothing and historic photographs.
Changing exhibitions are mounted in the first and second floor
galleries.
For more information, call (504) 568-6968
The 1850 House, Lower Pontalba Building
523 St. Ann
Located in the center of the lower block of row houses facing Jackson
Square, the 1850 House depicts daily life in a New Orleans Creole home of the 1850s. Historically re-created
rooms offer the visitor an array of 19thcentury New Orleans decorative arts and practical items are displayed
to illustrate their original use.
For more information, call (504) 568-6968
The Old U.S. Mint
400 Esplanade
Designed by architect William Strickland in 1835, this restored Greek
Revival factory produced coins for both the United States and the Confederate States of America. Permanent
exhibitions of the State Museum's extensive jazz and Mardi Gras memorabelia and an exhibit on the printing
process are on display in the building. In addition, the Museum's jazz archives and research library are housed
here.
For more information, call (504) 568-6968
The Cabildo
701 Chartres
Built in 1795 to house the Spanish colonial government, the Cabildo
later served as City Hall and was the site where the Louisiana Purchase was formalized in 1803. After extensive
restoration necessitated by a devastating fire in 1988, the Cabildo is once again open to the public.
For more information, call (504) 568-6968
Musee Conti Wax Museum of Louisiana Legends
917 Conti
This museum tells the story of New Orleans. Meet Andrew Jackson, Jean
Lafitte, the Voodoo queen Marie Laveau, Louis Armstrong, Pete Fountain, Edwin Edwards, plus many more
Louisiana legends face to face in this wax museum. Open daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. by admission. Language
program, group rates, private parties.
For more information, call (504) 525-2605
Confederate Museum
929 Camp St.
This museum contains memorabelia of the Civil War, as well as
personal effects of President Jefferson Davis, General Robert E. Lee, and other Confederate leaders, The oldest
museum in Louisiana, the facility was built in 1891 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Museum,
the second largest Confederate museum in the United States contains a gift shop and a large selection of
books. Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Admission:
$3 Adults, $2 Students and senior citizens, $1 children under 12.
For more information, call (504) 523-4522
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