The best arts & culture spots in Covington

“Historic New Orleans Collection is where locals go for true New Orleans stories. This week, hit American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition, linger in French Quarter Life and A Vanishing Bounty, then nerd out with talks, tours, the Williams Research Center... and yes, there’s a café and shop.”

From the Kenner newsletter, September 5, 2026

“New Orleans Museum of Art is an easy way to reset your brain this week, with three floors of art from around the world, dating from ancient times to present day, and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden showcasing 100 works set in a unique Louisiana landscape. Take a lap, find a new favorite.”

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 26, 2026

“When you need a reminder that jazz was born here, New Orleans Jazz Museum delivers with dynamic interactive exhibits, the Mint Exhibition, and engaging performances that keep the tradition moving. Pop in, learn something, then let the music reset your week.”

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 12, 2026

“This week, slip into New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum for a quick, lore-packed wander through relics, paintings, sculptures, and artifacts, then book their walking tour to Congo Square and Marie Laveau’s house, or let practitioners connect you with readings, rituals, and a proper bit of gris-gris.”

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 18, 2026

“Ogden Museum of Southern Art keeps the city’s creative pulse front and center with rotating exhibitions like Louisiana Contemporary and the HBCU Art Showcase, hands-on Craft Happy Hour workshops, and a shop highlighting Southern craft. Pop in when you need fresh inspiration, not another beignet.”

From the New Orleans newsletter, September 10, 2026

“If you haven't been back to The National WWII Museum lately, the newly remastered Beyond All Boundaries 4D show delivers, the interactive submarine and planes are still a blast, and Come Back Fighting: USS New Orleans at War is on view through February 14, 2027.”

From the New Orleans newsletter, September 2, 2026

“Tucked in the French Quarter, New Orleans Storyville Museum offers a sharp, locally grounded look at a chapter of the city’s history through focused exhibits and storytelling. If you’re craving context behind the myths we toss around at the bar, this one’s worth an hour.”

From the New Orleans newsletter, September 16, 2026

“The Greetings from NOLA Mural in the Lower Garden District turns the neighborhood into your postcard, with local nods like a pelican, a crawfish boil and a sneaky gator tucked in the design. Perfect for a quick neighborhood flex, it's a cheerful, community-built spot that turns a photo stop into pure NOLA joy.”