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.

 

   

 

Treasures of Napoléon
April 6 – August 3, 2008
Louisiana State Museum - Old U.S. Mint
400 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116

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Napoleon Crossing the Alps


Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits

 

March 13 - June 1, 2008
Old U.S. Mint
400 Esplanade Avenue
NOLA, 70116

Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits explores the history of African American achievement from the mid-nineteenth century to the present through the changing roles of photographic portraits. Through June 1, 2008. More information

National Portrait Gallery - Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits

 

May 2 - August 23, 2008
Old Courthouse Museum - Louisiana State Museum
600 Second Street, Natchitoches, La. 71457
318-357-2270
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