New Orleans African American Museum

Located in Tremé, America’s oldest neighborhood of free people of color, the New Orleans African American Museum is dedicated to the preservation, presentation, and interpretation of the culture of the African Diaspora. Visitors can enjoy a diverse selection of art and cultural programs that are reflective of the powerful history and contributions of African American people in New Orleans. The museum is located in the historic Tremé neighborhood, home to New Orleans most recognizable cultural legacies: creole architecture, brass bands, second-line parades, Mardi Gras Indians, Voodoo, Congo Square & the origins of Jazz. The museum campus expands across an entire city block -- the site of the city’s first brickyard. The grounds contain the former home of Marie Laveau, as well as one of the finest examples of a traditional Creole villa built in 1828. NOAAM reopened in 2019 after a 6-year closure and has a series of gallery spaces, a quaint tea shop and a gift store situated across the street in the traditional two-story shotgun double across from the historic campus. Plan to spend as much time as you wish in the serene gardens surrounding the villa. There are three main courtyards on the front, rear, and side with a lovely gazebo in the center of the yard. Wear comfortable shoes, as many of the courtyards are made of original handmade bricks. The gardens are available for weddings, bridal teas, and small meetings and receptions. The museum offers daily tours of the exhibitions and historic grounds and welcomes tour groups, school groups and individuals Thursday-Saturday or by appointment.

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