Historic New Orleans Collection
Guided tours of permanent collections are $5, rotating exhibitions are free. citysearch.com
Beauregard-keyes House
This stately, 1826 Mansion in the French Quarter contains collections from the Beauregard Family and from noted author Frances Parkinson Keyes. Guided tours on the hour 10a-3p, Mon- Sa. Admission also available for privat... citysearch.com
The Degas House
Hours: By appointment only Price: $15 per person Age Range: Baby, Toddler, Preschooler, Elementary, Tween, Teen In 1872, Edgar Degas, the renowned impressionist artist, traveled to visit his American family in New Orlea... grandparents.com
Hermann-grima House
Located in the heart of the historic French Quarter is the Hermann-Grima House, thought to be the finest example of American architecture in the area. Built in 1831, this Federal mansion boasts the only stable and f... neworleansonline.com
Longue Vue House And Gardens
This historic home with Greek Revival architecture, built in the early 1940s, offers a great walking tour of its house and gardens. Tours are given on the hour of this property that resembles an English country estate. The la... 10best.com
St. Louis Cathedral
Reportedly the oldest actively running church in America, St Louis Cathedral (also known as The Basilica of St. Louis) is a mainstay of any French Quarter tour; and for good reason. Located next to historic landmarks Th... grandparents.com
St. Patrick's Church
Parish was the second established in New Orleans The first church on this site was dedicated April 21, 1833 The cornerstone of the present edifice was laid July 1, 1838, by Bishop Antoine Blanc. During the pastorate... neworleansonline.com
Madame John's Legacy
Madame John's Legacy is one of the finest 18th century building complexes in Louisiana. It is one of the few French Quarter structures that escaped the great fire of 1794, which leveled much of city’s oldest sect... neworleansonline.com
Gallier House
During the mid-1800s, when New Orleans was one of the largest cities in the United States and its major southern port, the city was enjoying an architectural boom. Among the most prominent architects of this gloriou... neworleansonline.com
Pitot House
The Pitot House is the only Creole Colonial style house-museum in New Orleans. Located on the Bayou Saint John, it offers a painstakingly accurate depiction of life during the early-mid 1800s, and also serves as the hea... grandparents.com
The 1850 House
The Upper and Lower Pontalba Buildings, which line the St. Ann and St. Peter Street sides of Jackson Square, were built in 1850 by the Baroness Micaela Almonester de Pontalba, daughter of Don Andres Almonester y Rox... neworleansonline.com
Preservation Resource Ctr
New Orleans has a well-deserved reputation as one of the best-preserved old cities in the United States. A large share of the credit for that reputation lies with the Preservation Resource Center. Dedicated to prese... neworleansonline.com
Jean Lafitte National Park Ofc
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park consists of six sites in and around New Orleans, including the headquarters and citysearch.com
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
Established in 1833 by the City of Lafayette The square was acquired from Cornelius Hurst and the cemetery laid out by Benjamin Buisson, city surveyor. This was part of the Livaudais Plantation which had been subdivided into ci... hmdb.org
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
The oldest extant cemetery in New Orleans. Established by Royal Spanish land grant August 14, 1789. Originally outside city limits and double its present size this sacred ground reflects the early culture and histor... neworleansonline.com
Backstreet Cultural Museum
The Backstreet Cultural Museum contains exhibits, artifacts, memorabilia, films and videos depicting Mardi Gras Indians, Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, and Traditional Jazz Funerals. These three elements represent cul... americanheritage.com
Old Ursuline Convent
Perfect to instill a little girl power in your granddaughter, a trip to Old Ursuline Convent will quickly teach its visitors that women indeed can rule the world. The Sisters of Ursula were the first women of God to arr... grandparents.com
United States Customhouse
United States Customhouse Has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America hmdb.org