When it comes to New Orleans arts and culture, you will not be disappointed. With such a rich and diverse history, there really is something for everyone here. From festivals and museums, to theaters and one-of-a-kind music offerings, you will want to see and do it all. Each and every neighborhood stands alone and is worthy of your time. We recommend picking one at a time and truly enjoying and exploring all that it has to offer before you move onto the next.

New Orleans Arts and Culture

Museums

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The Historic New Orleans Collection
National World War II Museum
New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture & History
Madame John’s Legacy
The Cabildo
New Orleans Museum of Art
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Contemporary Arts Center
Newcomb Art Museum

Festivals

Mardi Gras
Soul Fest
French Quarter Festival
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo
Cajun & Zydeco Festival
Essence Music Festival
Satchmo Summer Festival
Crescent City Blues & BBQ
Voodoo Music Experience
Congo Square Rhythms Festival
Buku Music and Art Project
New Orleans Wine and Food Experience
Oyster Festival
French Market Creole Tomato Festival
San Fermin in Nueva Orleans (Running of the Bulls)
Tales of the Cocktail
COOLinary New Orleans
Louisiana Seafood Festival
Treme Creole Gumbo Festival
Oak Street Po-Boy Festival
New Orleans Film Festival
New Orleans Literary Festival
Words and Music
Shakespeare Festival
Whitney White Linen Night
Dirty Linen Night
Art for Arts’ Sake