The best arts & culture spots in New Orleans

7 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Historic New Orleans Collection

Arts & Culture

Historic New Orleans Collection is where locals go for true New Orleans stories. This week, hit American Revolution: The Augmented…

520 Royal St · ✓ checked Jul 31

“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 New Orleans newsletter, August 3, 2026

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New Orleans Museum of Art

Arts & Culture

More than 40,000 pieces by global artists of various historical periods in a grand marble building.

1 Collins Diboll Cir

“More than 40,000 pieces by global artists of various historical periods in a grand marble building.”

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New Orleans Jazz Museum

Arts & Culture

Historic circa-1835 mint turned museum with coin exhibits & an upper-level jazz venue.

400 Esplanade Ave

“Historic circa-1835 mint turned museum with coin exhibits & an upper-level jazz venue.”

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New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum

Arts & Culture

Two snug rooms packed with voodoo artifacts, plus a gift shop, both run by voodoo practitioners.

724 Dumaine St

“Two snug rooms packed with voodoo artifacts, plus a gift shop, both run by voodoo practitioners.”

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Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Arts & Culture

Compact shop at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art selling books, artworks, crafts, clothing & more.

925 Camp St

“Compact shop at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art selling books, artworks, crafts, clothing & more.”

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The National WWII Museum

Arts & Culture

Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs.

945 Magazine St

“Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs.”

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Greetings from NOLA Mural

Arts & Culture

Popular mural featuring greetings from New Orleans that's known for photo opportunities.

2014 Magazine St

“Popular mural featuring greetings from New Orleans that's known for photo opportunities.”

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