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New Orleans' most prominent heritage attraction is the Louisiana State Museum, a complex of national landmarks housing thousands of artifacts and works of art reflecting Louisiana's legacy of historic events and cultural diversity. The Museum operates five properties in the famous French Quarter: the Cabildo, Presbytere, 1850 House, Old U.S. Other museums around the state include the Louisiana Sta

te Museum - Patterson in Patterson, Louisiana State Museum - Baton Rouge, the E.D. White Historic Site in Thibodaux, and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum in Natchitoches.

Cabildo Family Day is in 2 days! What a great opportunity to learn about Galvez in the Revolution, make crafts with the ...
05/28/2026

Cabildo Family Day is in 2 days!
What a great opportunity to learn about Galvez in the Revolution, make crafts with the family, and take in the local architecture on a walking tour with Friends of the Cabildo.

Educators attending the Louisiana Teacher Leader Summit today: stop by the Louisiana State Museum booth and say hello!We...
05/28/2026

Educators attending the Louisiana Teacher Leader Summit today: stop by the Louisiana State Museum booth and say hello!

We’d love to talk with you about our forthcoming teacher resources connected to Reconstruction, including materials designed to help bring Louisiana history into the classroom in meaningful, accessible ways.

Come share what would be most useful for you and your students — and learn how the Louisiana State Museum can support history education across the state.

05/27/2026

The 17 seconds that changed LSU football forever. 🏈

Watch as Billy Cannon runs his epic 89-yard punt return through a horde of Ole Miss Rebels — one of the most legendary plays in Louisiana sports history.

Learn more about the Tiger legend and Heisman Trophy winner when you visit Billy Cannon: They Called Him Legend, opening tomorrow, May 28, at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum in Natchitoches.

The exhibition is on the run from Baton Rouge’s Capitol Park Museum to Natchitoches.

🥁Cabildo Family Day is in 3 days!🎨Join us for a special Cabildo Family Day centered on Bernardo de Gálvez and America’s ...
05/27/2026

🥁Cabildo Family Day is in 3 days!🎨
Join us for a special Cabildo Family Day centered on Bernardo de Gálvez and America’s 250 Anniversary! Explore replica artifacts related to Spanish colonial Louisiana, participate in hands-on crafts and a musical demonstration with master drummer Wesley Phillips, and learn more about the tall ships docked along the river with free walking tours provided by the Friends of the Cabildo.
This event is free and open to the public, but advanced registration is preferred. Please click here to register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/.../46eb3825-b8ed...
From 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., free walking tours will be led by Friends of the Cabildo docents. Tours will begin every 30 minutes. Space is
limited, but FOC members can reserve a spot by clicking here: https://friendsofthecabildo4.ticketing.veevartapp.com/...
Got questions? Email Katie Trevino at [email protected]

05/26/2026

Tall ships are sailing into New Orleans for Sail 250, and the Louisiana State Museum is proud to help welcome them. ⛵

To honor those who serve, active-duty military personnel and veterans with valid military ID will receive free admission to all five Louisiana State Museum properties in New Orleans from Monday, May 25, through Sunday, May 31.

The offer applies to the service member or veteran presenting ID.

While you’re downtown for Sail 250, come see the ships, cool off inside, and explore Louisiana history.
Welcome aboard.

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