Presbytere

Visit Presbytere with Go City®

• With us, there are no entry fees on the day – all you've got to do is show your pass.
• Access the two permanent galleries.
• See Mardi Gras parade floats and costume displays.
• Experience interactive hurricane exhibits.

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.

Did you know

• 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.

Go City is a better way to sightsee. Your pass includes Presbytere tickets, plus admission to dozens of top New Orleans attractions for one money-saving price.