Louisiana State Museum Presbytère - New Orleans, LA - History Museums on Waymarking.com

Built in 1791 as a matching structure for the Cabildo, which flanks the cathedral on the other side, it is one of the nation's best examples of formal colonial Spanish architecture (with many neo-Renaissance elements). It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970, and is now a property of the Louisiana State Museum.

The Presbytère’s two permanent exhibits tell two sides of the ongoing Louisiana story—one of celebration and one of resilience.

"Mardi Gras: It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana" offers a window into the annual celebration and riotous rituals of Mardi Gras, a festival that is inextricably woven into Louisiana’s way of life and whose roots extend deep into the Middle Ages. There are parade floats to climb, costumes to see and historical throws on display as well as rare glimpses into the secretive social club society from which modern-day Mardi Gras krewes evolved. And it’s not a party without music: Mardi Gras albums, records, sheet music and more are also part of the collection.

"The Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" exhibit tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal. When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans’ badly engineered levee system, it resulted in one of the worst disasters in American history, leaving 80 percent of the city flooded and hundreds dead. The exhibit documents the event, the aftermath and southeast Louisiana’s ongoing recovery. With interactive exhibits and artifacts that showcase the spirit of the city’s residents, this is a collection you don’t want to miss.

The official gift shop for the Louisiana State Museum properties is the nearby "1850 House Museum Store" located in the Lower Pontalba Building on St. Ann Street in Jackson Square.

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Theme: Cultural history Street Address: 751 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States Food Court: no Gift Shop: no Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 16:30 Cost: 6.00 (listed in local currency) Museum Size: Medium Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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