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- Family-friendly
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Up to 2 hours
Presbytere
Up to 2 hours
Learn about Louisiana's hurricane history and Mardi Gras traditions.
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Overview
The Presbytere is part of the Louisiana State Museum, and its exhibits tell the story of resilience and celebration in the state.
You'll find an elaborate collection of Mardi Gras artifacts and memorabilia, as well as several interactive exhibits in the two main galleries.
Presbytere highlights
Mardi Gras - it’s Carnival Time in Louisiana
Learn all about New Orleans' famous festival and its riotous rituals. You'll get the chance to climb onto parade floats, see sparkling costumes up close, and browse plenty of old-school albums and music merchandise.
Living with Hurricanes - Katrina and Beyond
This exhibit details New Orleans' rescue mission, along with its rebuilding and rehabilitation. Learn all about the event, the aftermath, and the ongoing recovery through interactive exhibits and rare artifacts.
Facts
The Presbytere was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970.
The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo located on the other side of St. Louis Cathedral. In 2005, the cupola atop the Presbytère was replaced which has been missing since the New Orleans Hurricane of 1915.
What's included
Access the two permanent galleries.
See Mardi Gras parade floats and costume displays.
Experience interactive hurricane exhibits.
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751 Chartres Street,, New Orleans, USStandard opening hours
Closings & holidays
State Holidays
The museum
Ryan ·This museum is self-guided and offers an amazing experience filled with the culture and history of many true New Orleans traditions.
It's bigger on the inside
Colin ·We thought this was only a small museum and wouldn't take long but we ran. out of time and sadly had to rush the last bit the first floor is a fascinating look at hurricane Katrina from it's beginning as a depression in the Caribbean through its affect on the lives of people in its path to how nola started to rebuild upstairs you will find a dazzling display all things mardi gras well worth a visit make sure you have your camera/phone leave yourself plenny of time to listen to the story of Katrina it's worth it also use the wind simulator great fun
Information
Dwight ·Wonderful. Very informative information. I had good time
Great Experience
I loved the Katrina exhibition. Try the interactive wind display. The Mardi Gras exhibition was informative, with beautiful displays.
Presbytere Vist
Toni ·This was a great experience, first floor was on Hurricane Katrina and the second floor was about Mardi Gras, would recommend this museum!!
Okay exhibits
Mark ·Okay exhibits to learn about Katrina and Mardi Gras.
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