EVENT RENTALS
Plan your next important evening for the Louisiana State Museum ~
where events make history!
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For centuries, the gracious structures of New Orleans'
French Quarter have served as the backdrop for grand
celebrations. Presidents, popes and kings have been
greeted and treated to the city's own brand of southern
hospitality amidst the architectural artistry of the
Vieux Carre. Today, the Louisiana State Museum continues
the festive tradition by inviting rental of four of
New Orleans' most historic properties: the Cabildo,
the Presbytere, the Old U.S. Mint,
and Madame John's Legacy.
All four museum buildings are registered national
landmarks - the actual sites on which the city was
born - filled with beautifully displayed artifacts
from Louisiana's rich history and culture. Among the
largest spaces available in the French Quarter, each
State Museum property offers its own distinctive atmosphere
for events of all kinds.
Madame John's
Legacy and the Old U.S. Mint are not open to the public
at this time due to Hurricane Katrina. Continue to check back with us for
updates.
Evening Events
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The Cabildo,
1799
701 Chartres Street, Jackson Square
Restored to its Old World glory, the Cabildo features
three floors of reception space, a Spanish-style courtyard
and a spectacular view of the Mississippi River. A
state-of-the-art exhibit tells the story of Louisiana's
early history from colonial times through Reconstruction.
Maximum capacity: 500 cocktail reception / 100 seated dinner
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The Presbytere,
1797
751 Chartres Street, Jackson Square
Originally built as a home for the priests of St.
Louis Cathedral, the Presbytere is one of the city's
earliest structures. The landmark boasts a fantastic
16,000 square foot, 2-floor exhibit entitled "Mardi
Gras: It's Carnival Time In Louisiana." Thematic events
are a snap in this vibrant, interactive exhibition.
Maximum capacity: 500 cocktail reception / 100
seated dinner
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The Old U.S.
Mint, 1835
400 Esplanade Avenue, across from the French Market
The nation's oldest existing Mint building, and
also a former Confederate Mint, this large landmark
boasts a square block of fenced-in grounds and is
located on the French Quarter tour bus route. The
facility features world-famous exhibit on Jazz, plus
a changing exhibits gallery. The third-floor auditorium
and wide, covered balconies look out over the historic
French Market and French Quarter, and the lighted
cityscape of the Central Business District make wonderful
backdrops for evening events!
Maximum capacity: 500 cocktail reception / 100 seated dinner
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Madame John's
Legacy
632 Dumaine Street, between Chartres and Royal Streets
A very rare example of French Creole residential
architecture, this landmark features an exhibition
of folk art by Louisiana artists and another on the
site's fascinating history. The building is located
only one block outside of Jackson Square, and it has
two covered second-floor balconies, and an L-shaped
courtyard. It's a cozy spot in the French Quarter
for smaller events.
Maximum capacity: 200 cocktail reception / 100
seated dinner
Business Meetings
Break out of the hotel habit and hold your
next business meeting at the Louisiana State Museum!
Meeting rooms are available in both the renovated
Arsenal (Cabildo Complex) and the Old U.S. Mint. The
Arsenal can accommodate up to 100 guests seated theatre
style, and the Mint can hold 175. If you need a classroom-
or conference-style set up, the Arsenal holds 50 people,
and the Mint 75. Video monitors, slide projectors
and other equipment are available. And the low rental
rate makes the LSM the best meeting value in the Vieux
Carre.
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For rates and planning information, please
call Yvonne McDaniel at (504) 568-6988, or email: ymcdaniel@crt.state.la.us
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