Louisiana State Museum since 1911

New Orleans' most prominent heritage attraction is the Louisiana State Museum, a complex of national landmarks housing thousands of artifacts and works of art reflecting Louisiana's legacy of historic events and cultural diversity.

The Museum operates five properties in the famous French Quarter: the Cabildo, Presbytere, 1850 House, Old U.S. Mint and Madame John's Legacy. Also the Louisiana State Museum - Patterson in Patterson, Louisiana State Museum - Baton Rouge, the Old Courthouse in Natchitoches, and the E.D. White Historic Site in Thibodaux.

 

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Katrina and Beyond

Living with Hurricanes will enable visitors to understand Katrina's impact on Louisiana, the Gulf Coast, and the nation. Click for more info.


Winter Art and Antiques Show

Louisiana State Museum Winter Art and Antiques Show

December 3-5, 2010 at The Old U.S. Mint
400 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans
Make plans to join us at the 2010 Winter Art and Antiques Show, presented by Louisiana Life and Antiques & Fine Art magazines. Early winter in New Orleans is the best and most beautiful season in one of America's great cities for art, antiques, and good living. Prime exhibitor space is available! Reserve now for two days of events, expert lectures, appraisals, and a fabulous preview party.

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Winter Art and Antiques Show
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Yoga at the Cabildo

For residents and travelers at all levels of practice, Yoga at the Cabildo is set in a light-filled gallery of one of the city's most beautiful and historic buildings.

Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30am to 8:30am
Saturdays, 8:30am to 9:30am
The Cabildo on Jackson Square

$12 donation - $6 for members
Join Friends of the Cabildo and save!
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Yoga at the Cabildo

Target America

10 to 4 Tuesday through Sunday, free. For information call 504-568-6993


Unsung Heroes - Ponderosa Stomp Foundation

Rock with Unsung Heroes!
At the Cabildo, Jackson Square

Unsung Heroes: The Secret History of Louisiana Rock ’n’ Roll offers an idiosyncratic sampling of great, rare and previously unseen stuff from the golden ages of rhythm and blues, rock ’n’ roll, rockabilly, pop, and soul. More info

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