THE GUIDE
Attractions
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GALLIER HOUSE
The 1857 home of renowned
New Orleans architect James
Gallier, Jr. is decorated and
furnished in the style of the
1860s. Tours offered on the hour
M-Tu and Th-F, 10 am-3 pm;
Sa, noon-3 pm. 1132 Royal St.,
504.274.0748. Map 3, I4;
http://www.hgghh.org
HERMANN-GRIMA
HOUSE
Built in 1831, this house/
museum provides a glimpse
into New Orleans’ Creole past.
Tours offered on the hour M-Tu
and Th-F, 10 am-3 pm; Sa,
noon-3 pm. 820 St. Louis St.,
504.274.0750. Map 3, F4;
http://www.hgghh.org
HISTORIC NEW
ORLEANS COLLECTION
This trove of historic treasures
offers free changing exhibi-
tions and permanent displays
tracing the evolution of the
French Quarter and the city’s
multilayered past. Open Tu-Sa,
9:30 am-4:30 pm; Su, 10:30 am-
4:30 pm. 520 and 5 3 3 Royal St.,
504.523.4662. Map 3, G4;
http://www.hnoc.org
LOUISIANA CHILDREN’S
MUSEUMS
Children learn through hands-
on exhibits at this award-win-
ning museum. Permanent
exhibits include ”Little Port
of New Orleans” and “New
Orleans: Proud to Call It Home.”
Open Tu-Sa, 9:30 am-4:30 pm;
Su, noon-4:30 pm. 420 Julia St.,
5 0 4.52 3.1357 Map3, C6. http://www.
lcm.org
LOUISIANA STATE
MUSEUMS
The Louisiana State Museum
operates five French Quarter
venues: The Cabildo, where
the signing of the Louisiana
Purchase took place; the
Presbyère, the circa-1789
Madame John’s Legacy; the 1850
House; and the Old U.S. Mint,
home to the New Orleans Jazz
Museum. 504.568.6968.www.
louisianastatemuseum.org
NATIONAL WWII
MUSEUM
This living history tribute to
the veterans of World War II is
a world-class military archive
with numerous exhibits. The
Victory Theater shows the 4D
520 Royal Street
http://www.hnoc.org • (504) 523-4662
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A FREE EXHIBITION
FEATURING
CONTEMPORARY ART IN
THE FRENCH QUARTER