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The Cabildo, {CATEGORY}
This structure was built between 1795-1799 to house the city council when New Orleans was a possession of Spain. Today the Cabildo is the flagship of the Louisiana State Museum. Interactive exhibits illustrate the history of Louisiana from European explorations to the post Civil War Reconstruction era. This stunning museum is located on Jackson Square near the St. Louis Cathedral . Group tours are available. The museum is closed on legal holidays. Adult entry is $6.
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Address: 701 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116-3205
City: New Orleans
State: Louisiana (LA)
Country: United States
Phone 1: +1 504 568 6968
Official site: lsm.crt.state.la.us
Opening hours: Tues-Sun 9am-5pm
Entrance fee: Admission $6 adults, $5 students and seniors, free for children 11 and under
Hotels nearby
The Place D'Armes Hotel is located in New Orleans (LA) making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.The Place D'Armes Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every gueRead morestroom and superb service.Each guestroom is fully equipped with desk, air conditioning, internet access – wireless.The basic amenities provided at this New Orleans (LA) accommodation comprise laundry service/dry cleaning, Wi-Fi in public areas, shops, safety deposit boxes.Leisure and sports facilities available on the hotel's property comprise outdoor pool.Being one of the good quality hotels in New Orleans (LA), guests staying at this hotel will find its convenient location and tranquil atmosphere pleasurable. To reserve a room at the Place D'Armes Hotel, simply select your dates of stay and fill in our secure online booking form.Hide
The Place D'Armes is the only hotel located at Jackson Square in New Orleans' French Quarter. From this ideal location it is just a short stroll to Cafe Du Monde, Bourbon Street and the French MarketRead more. Relax under the Magnolia and Crepe Myrtle trees in one of the lush, private courtyards, soak up the southern sun with a swim in the pool, and relax to the sounds of jazz from Jackson Square. The Place d'Armes is proud to be a Smoke-Free hotel; smoking is allowed in public areas only, not in guest rooms.Hide
Ideally located in the prime touristic area of French Quarter, Bourbon Orleans Hotel promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a Read moregreat time. Room service, safety deposit boxes, valet parking, laundry service/dry cleaning, nightclub are on the list of things guests can enjoy. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and convenient amenities like desk, inhouse movies, internet access – LAN, mini bar, coffee/tea maker. Take a break from a long day and make use of gym. A welcoming atmosphere and excellent service are what you can expect during your stay at Bourbon Orleans Hotel.Hide
Hotel St. Helene. The 3-star "Hotel St. Helene" is a convenient pied-a-terre from which you can discover La Nouvelle-Orléans as it is located in its downtown district. There is an outdoor swimming pooRead morel available. After a good night's sleep, breakfast is available.Hide
Stop at Omni Royal Orleans Hotel to discover the wonders of New Orleans (LA). The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. Bar/pub, laundry Read moreservice/dry cleaning, 24hr room service, elevator, valet parking are there for guest's enjoyment. Relax in your comfortable guestroom, featuring non smoking rooms, coffee/tea maker, balcony/terrace, in room safe, hair dryer. Recuperate from a full day of sightseeing in the comfort of your room or take advantage of the hotel's recreational facilities, including gym, outdoor pool, garden. Discover all New Orleans (LA) has to offer by making Omni Royal Orleans Hotel your base.Hide
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The Cabildo, {CATEGORY}
Constructed from 1795 to 1799 as the Spanish government seat in New Orleans, the Cabildo was the site of the signing of the Louisiana Purchase transfer. It was severely damaged by fire in 1988 (it lost only some roof shingles and a couple of shutters in Katrina) and closed for 5 years for reconstruction, which included total restoration of the roof by French artisans using 600-year-old timber-framing techniques. It is now the center of the Louisiana State Museum's facilities in the French Quarter. The Cabildo is conveniently located right on Jackson Square and is quite worth your time. A multiroom exhibition informatively, entertainingly, and exhaustively traces the history of Louisiana from exploration through Reconstruction from a multicultural perspective. It covers all aspects of life, not just the obvious discussions of slavery and the battle for statehood. Topics include antebellum music, mourning and burial customs (a big deal when much of your population is succumbing to yellow fever), immigrants and how they fared here, and the changing roles of women in the South (which occupies a large space). As you wander through, each room seems more interesting than the last. Throughout are portraits of nearly all the prominent figures from Louisiana history plus other fabulous artifacts, including Napoleon's death mask.
The Cabildo, {CATEGORY}
Constructed from 1795 to 1799 as the Spanish government seat in New Orleans, the Cabildo was the site of the signing of the Louisiana Purchase transfer. It was severely damaged by fire in 1988 (it lost only some roof shingles and a couple of shutters in Katrina) and closed for 5 years for reconstruction, which included total restoration of the roof by French artisans using 600-year-old timber-framing techniques. It is now the center of the Louisiana State Museum's facilities in the French Quarter. The Cabildo is conveniently located right on Jackson Square and is quite worth your time. A multiroom exhibition informatively, entertainingly, and exhaustively traces the history of Louisiana from exploration through Reconstruction from a multicultural perspective. It covers all aspects of life, not just the obvious discussions of slavery and the battle for statehood. Topics include antebellum music, mourning and burial customs (a big deal when much of your population is succumbing to yellow fever), immigrants and how they fared here, and the changing roles of women in the South (which occupies a large space). As you wander through, each room seems more interesting than the last. Throughout are portraits of nearly all the prominent figures from Louisiana history plus other fabulous artifacts, including Napoleon's death mask.
The Cabildo, {CATEGORY}
This structure was built between 1795-1799 to house the city council when New Orleans was a possession of Spain. Today the Cabildo is the flagship of the Louisiana State Museum. Interactive exhibits illustrate the history of Louisiana from European explorations to the post Civil War Reconstruction era. This stunning museum is located on Jackson Square near the St. Louis Cathedral . Group tours are available. The museum is closed on legal holidays. Adult entry is $6.
The Cabildo, {CATEGORY}
This structure was built between 1795-1799 to house the city council when New Orleans was a possession of Spain. Today the Cabildo is the flagship of the Louisiana State Museum. Interactive exhibits illustrate the history of Louisiana from European explorations to the post Civil War Reconstruction era. This stunning museum is located on Jackson Square near the St. Louis Cathedral . Group tours are available. The museum is closed on legal holidays. Adult entry is $6.
Activities nearby
- Park and square or garden
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- 13 yd Jackson Square:
- Religious site
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- 99 yd Saint Louis Cathedral:
- 99 yd St. Louis Cathedral:
- Building and administration
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- 80 yd New Orleans Arts and Craft Club:
- 112 yd The Presbytere:
- Museum
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- 65 yd The Presbytère:
- 83 yd Louisiana State Museum:
