NOLA museums are second to none – and are in abundance! When people think of New Orleans, what usually comes to mind is music to groove to, drinks to imbibe, food to eat, and lots of sites to see. However, if you don’t explore the museums, you’re missing a big part of New Orleans. A wide range of expertise and interests are tapped into courtesy of the town’s museums. New Orleans does, in fact, dedicate an entire month to these institutions. “Museum Month” is celebrated every August with discounts and special deals for museum lovers.
One day you will be able to immerse yourself in the world of poisons, potions, and prescriptions (courtesy of the Pharmacy Museum in New Orleans), the next day you can discover craft cocktail culture’s history at Sazerac House. When you look at our list below, you’ll be able to choose a few museums that excite you the most. Don’t ignore the rest, however! You wouldn’t want to miss a single thing they have to offer.
Let’s get to those museums.
NOLA Museums
We’ll list a bunch of NOLA Museums and then single out a few.
- The Voodoo Museum
- McKenna Museum of African American Art
- New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
- The Historic New Orleans Collection
- Louisiana Children’s Museum (a great place to take the grandkids)
- Museum of Southern Jewish Experience
- New Orleans Jazz Museum
- The Lower 9th Ward Living Museum
- National World War II Museum
- Sazerac House (the history of craft cocktails)
- Backstreet Cultural Museum
- New Orleans Museum Of Art
- Southern Food and Beverage Museum
New Orleans Museum Of Art
Whether you simply like aesthetically pleasing spaces and works, or if you’re an art aficionado, don’t miss the opportunity to check out the New Orleans Museum Of Art. Here you will find the oldest fine arts institution in New Orleans, ever-changing exhibits by world-renowned artists, and more than 40,000 objects. Plan on spending the entire day at NOMA in NOLA!
Sazerac House
If cocktails are your thing, rejoice! Sazerac House is dedicated to showcasing and preserving the craft cocktail culture and enlightening the public as to its untold history. Stroll through this three-story museum to view, in vast detail, everything from the cocktail’s origin to prohibition and beyond. Each floor has different interactive exhibits, cocktail samples, and its own focus. Here’s the best part – tours and admission are free. Call ahead of time to reserve a spot.
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
You may not consider pharmaceuticals fascinating, but after strolling through this location, you’re bound to change your mind. The United States’ first licensed pharmacist was originally stationed here. The museum details the evolution of pharmaceutical regulations and care, as well as the history of superstitious cures, early medicines, and more.
NOLA Retirees Can Do So In Style
Spend time at NOLA’s museums, catch lunch, see a movie, or stay home in your retirement community and enjoy life to the max – the choice is yours. Our complimentary transportation service will be happy to take you into town and bring you home after your outing.
With all of the events and activities scheduled every month, as well as exercise/wellness programs and more, there is never a shortage of things to do here. You may have a hard time deciding whether to stay home or venture out and explore NOLA.
If you have questions about our retirement community, please phone us at 985-781-0072. For questions about sales and leasing, please call 985-218-8144. We also have a convenient online form that you can fill out, send in, and we will get back to you.
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