Top 10 Attractions & Museums in New Orleans

Destination: New Orleans.
Nola Detours offers an exclusive private Art Tour of New Orleans with curated galleries, street art (including abandoned buildings) art murals, and art history. The tour even includes a few Banksys! Not only do we take visitors to the key areas of Art in New Orleans, but we will also explore some of the truly "off the beaten path" locations that most locals have never even heard of! This private exclusive 4-hour tour includes lunch, door-to-door transportation & opportunities to meet the artists and have personal Q and A. Nola Detours will provide you with exclusive private experiences and adventures not experienced anywhere else! These private tours and excursions are truly authentic and off the beaten path, definitely not the typical tour you see around the city. Every tour is customized and designed for you.
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Destination: New Orleans.
Visit the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley, where New Orleans’ rich past comes to life. Nestled in the heart of the French Quarter, this iconic landmark reveals the enduring influence of the Catholic Church through captivating permanent and temporary exhibits. Delve into our newest exhibit featuring Pope Leo XIV. The fascinating legacy of Pope Leo XIV, whose ancestral ties to New Orleans run deep—traced through his maternal lineage, connecting him to the city’s vibrant history. Discover the remarkable contributions of the Ursuline nuns, pioneers in education and community service who helped shape the region. From its days as a meeting place for the Louisiana Legislature to its role as the residence of the Archbishops of New Orleans, this historic site has witnessed centuries of change. Explore the stories that unfolded within these walls—from 1752 to the present day—and immerse yourself in the culture that defines the Crescent City.
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Destination: New Orleans.
Explore Louisiana history on a combo tour of St. Joseph and Felicity Plantations, two working sugarcane farms in Vacherie. See preserved plantation houses, original outbuildings including homes of enslaved workers, and the Louisiana Sugarcane Museum with tools and documents highlighting sugarcane cultivation. You may also recognize scenes from films shot on-site. Perfect for history buffs, cultural travelers, and movie enthusiasts.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: New Orleans.
Step inside the Felicity Plantation House, built in the 1840s, and explore one of Louisiana’s most historic sugarcane plantations. Learn about the history of agriculture, the families who lived here, and the generations of laborers whose work shaped the land. Outside, view preserved cabins that reflect the realities of plantation life. Led by local guides with deep roots in the community, you’ll gain a unique perspective rooted in first-hand knowledge. Felicity is also a celebrated filming location, featured in 12 Years a Slave, the remake of Roots, Netflix’s Mudbound, and WGN’s Underground.
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Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: New Orleans.
Get a glimpse into the history and life along the Mighty Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Experience one-of-a-kind pieces such as Napoleon's Death Mask, Lincoln's life mask, a 1916 Rex costume, crowns and jewelry, the original Mr. Bingle, the only 35-star American flag, sugar cane carriages and equipment, and the original Mardi Gras Indian costume. Visit original oil paintings of the local landscape, steamboat paintings, and portraits of the plantation owners in the area. Explore the history of the Louisiana Purchase, the Battle of New Orleans, and the Civil War. This 30,000-square-foot museum also offers a buffet for breakfast and lunch for an additional $25, available to purchase on site. Located beside Houmas House Estate and Gardens!
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Destination: New Orleans.
With a collection of over 4,000 artifacts spanning 13 Southern states and 350 years of history from colonial times to the present, the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience tells the fascinating, totally unique, and often overlooked story of Jewish survival – and success – in the American South. Our award-winning permanent galleries showcase the journeys Jewish immigrants made to the South, the ways of life they chose, how Jewish traditions and practices were expressed through Southern values, and how Jewish Southerners deeply impacted this region, from the Revolutionary War to the civil rights movement – and were, in turn, influenced by their friends and neighbors. Our rotating Special Exhibition Gallery hosts the compelling past-and-present stories of Jewish communities, individuals, and ideas throughout the American South with stand-alone art and artifacts exhibits.
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Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: New Orleans.
Explore the New Orleans Storyville Museum, the only museum in New Orleans dedicated to retelling the fascinating history of the city's storied past and notorious Red-Light district known as Storyville. Storyville was a raucous district of music, entertainment, gambling and wide-open prostitution in the early 1900s. The museum is conveniently located in the French Quarter and features over 7,000 sq. ft. of immersive exhibits, captivating artifacts, and multimedia experiences. Must be 18+ to enter.
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Normal Price: 34.73 USD.
Current Price: 27.78 USD.

Destination: New Orleans.
Designated by Congress as the official WWII museum of the United States, The National WWII Museum is located in downtown New Orleans on a six-acre campus, where five soaring pavilions house historical exhibits, on-site restoration work, a period dinner theater, and restaurants. Beyond All Boundaries is a film depicting the battles of World War II. The film is shown in 4-D, and includes archive footage and special effects. Produced and narrated by Tom Hanks and is shown solely in The National World War II Museum, New Orleans.
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Duration: Around 1 day.

Destination: New Orleans.
Designated by Congress as the official WWII museum of the United States, The National WWII Museum is located in downtown New Orleans on a six-acre campus, where five soaring pavilions house historical exhibits, on-site restoration work, a period dinner theater, and restaurants. Step inside with a general admission ticket, and then spend as long as you like exploring this must-visit attraction independently. Discover thousands of World War II memorabilia and artifacts, and learn all about wartime events from the museum's information displays.
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Destination: New Orleans.
You will hear the personal stories of four generations of a Louisiana Creole family, including personal, authentic stories of the enslaved people that lived their lives on Laura Plantation. You will get to visit the 1805 “Maison Principale”, the gardens, and the original 1840s enslaved cabins where the Louisiana stories of Compair Lapin were recorded. These intimate stories about four generations of free and enslaved members of the Creole families who lived here were gleaned from handwritten memoirs and archival documents from the United States and France. Each story told is a true, personal account of the women, children and men who spent their lives on this sugar farm.
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Duration: Around 1 hour.