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Southern Food and Beverage Museum
Up to an hour
Get ready for a fun deep dive into Southern food culture, where every exhibit serves up fascinating stories and a taste of history!
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What you'll do
At the Southern Food and Beverage Museum in New Orleans, you'll dive deep into the rich history and cultural significance of Southern cuisine.
The exhibits explore everything from traditional cooking techniques and regional flavors to the cultural influences that shaped Southern food. You’ll discover the stories behind iconic comfort dishes, old-school recipes, and famous fast food chains, as well as learn about the art of Southern cocktails. This nostalgic and informative museum offers a flavorful journey through the heart of Southern food culture.
Southern Food and Beverage Museum highlights
Gallery of the South; States of Taste
Learn about the local dishes and foodways of each Southern state.
La Galerie de l'Absinthe
The largest collection of Absinthe artifacts in America.
Museum of the American Cocktail
A cocktail timeline spanning 1750-1990 with accompanying artifacts.
The Brunswick Bar
The oldest physically operating bar in the city, which came to the museum from Bruning's Restaurant, but was originally made by Brunswick, before they focused on pool tables and bowling lanes.
Did you know?
- The Sazerac was America's First Cocktail, created in New Orleans in 1838 by Antoine Peychaud who named it for his favorite French brandy, Sazerac-de-Forge.
- The tradition of Red Beans and Rice still appears on most menus and in many homes every Monday due to the tradition of 'wash day' where women would leave the beans out to cook all Monday while they did the laundry.
What's included
Browse exhibits covering the origin stories of iconic Southern dishes, American cocktails, and household brands.
Go City customers will receive a 10% discount in the Museum Gift Shop.
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1504 Oretha C. Haley Boulevard,, New Orleans, USStandard opening hours
Closings & holidays
Closed Tuesday, Wednesday and all major holidays.
Visit the website for up-to-date closings.
Find out more
For more information, please visit the Southern Food and Beverage Museum website.
(504) 569-0405
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