| No visit to New Orleans is complete
without a trip to the Cabildo and the four world-class museums that comprise
the Louisiana State Museum complex: The Presbytere, the Old U.S. Mint, The
1850 House, and Madame John´s Legacy. Located on Jackson Square in
the historic French Quarter, the Cabildo continues to showcase the rich
and colorful textures of Louisiana´s history. You will discover that
the history of Louisiana is more than major events dominated by famous individuals.
It is a continuing evolution characterized by dramatic social change, cultural
influences and ethnic diversity. Exhibits often incorporate the personal
perspectives of everyone from history book characters to ordinary inhabitants.
Take time to experience the awe of the Sala Capitular, the room where the Louisiana Purchase Transfer took place. Learn that with the strike of the pen, and without shedding a drop of blood, America doubled in size in this very room more than 200 years ago. Wander through this elegant 18th-century building. Walk up its magnificent, winding stairway, and you will find more than 1,000 artifacts and original works of art. From the portraits of famous (and infamous) Louisiana figures to the exquisite engravings of nature artist John James Audubon, to the interactive displays; all of which tell the story of Louisiana as it has never been told. | |
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For information on upcoming events, please contact the Cabildo through: Louisiana State Museum701 Chartres Street New Orleans, La 70116 Phone: 504-568-6968 |
