Free Museums in Gretna

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Free Museums in Gretna

The National WWII Museum
The National WWII Museum
4.8 (17193 ratings)5 (25720 ratings)
Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs.
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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Mentioned by Thrillist
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"Warehouse DistrictSuffice it to say, if you served in the United States Military during WWII, you’re granted free admission to the National WWII Museum, which is a really amazing place worth paying to visit, anyhow. But if you’re not a member of “The Greatest Generation,” but still a US veteran, you can still visit the museum for free on certain national holidays (check the website for details). Again, though, you should pay to check this place out: it has boats, and tanks, and airplanes, and a 4D cinematic experience narrated by Tom Hanks."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"A few metres before reaching the shore of Tetere Beach, a dirt track to the west leads to 30 or more abandoned amtracks (amphibious troop carriers). Many of these rusty relics are shielded by prickly thorns, which adds to the poignancy of the site."
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
4.6 (731 ratings)4.5 (581 ratings)
Compact shop at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art selling books, artworks, crafts, clothing & more.
925 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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Mentioned by Hotel Monteleone
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"At this stately museum in City Park, you’ll experience New Orleans’ oldest fine arts institution, which opened in 1911 and showcased just nine works of art. Fast forward more than 100 years, and NOMA (1 Collins Diboll Circle; 504-658-4100) plays host to a permanent collection of nearly 40,000 objects that include photography, glass works, French and American art, Japanese and African works, and much more. Just outside, the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden is home to over 60 sculptures by renowned artists from around the world."
Mentioned by Let's Roam Explorer
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"The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is a Smithsonian affiliate with a permanent collection of more than 4,000 different pieces of art. The museum celebrates the culture of New Orleans and the south as a whole. There are beautiful photography collections on display which are a favorite."
The Cabildo
The Cabildo
4.4 (335 ratings)4 (373 ratings)
The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum.
701 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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The Historic New Orleans Collection (New exhibition center)
The Historic New Orleans Collection (New exhibition center)
4.7 (386 ratings)4.5 (590 ratings)
Museum made up of historic, restored buildings that offer exhibits & tours plus a gift shop.
520 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"The Historic New Orleans Collection is set on a handsome campus in the heart of the French Quarter. Some of the 10 buildings on the property date back to the late 18th-century; archaeological digs have uncovered remnants of barracks that date as far back at 1720. Focusing on the history and culture of New Orleans and the surrounding Gulf South, the collection highlights subjects the War of 1812, Tennessee Williams, and jazz."
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
4.6 (1515 ratings)4.5 (917 ratings)
Circa-1823 apothecary is now a museum with exhibits of early medicines, superstitious cures & more.
514 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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Mentioned by Hotel Monteleone
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"This unique museum was once the apothecary of America’s first licensed pharmacist. Located just steps away from Napoleon House, the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum features a quirky array of pharmaceutical and medical memorabilia including antique surgical instruments and apothecary jars containing their original ingredients. Visitors can spend hours among all the medical curiosities and wonders of decades past."
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
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"The Pharmacy Museum has quite an interesting tour – don’t let the name fool you!. It’s all about old school remedies and how they evolved through history, with a local twist."
Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge
Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge
4.6 (691 ratings)4.5 (24 ratings)
Lively, long-running bar & lounge hosting live music in a funky, colorful setting.
1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
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Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"Local music fans, neighborhood drinkers, and curious tourists all come to see one of the city's favorite sons, Kermit Ruffins, in action at his namesake bar. Inside has the feeling of a tricked-out family basement, but with Mardi Gras colored tiling. The drinks are cheap, the food is (often) free, and the music flows like the lifeblood of the Seventh Ward."
Mentioned by Go Backpacking
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"Before visiting New Orleans for the third time last fall, I binge-watched the HBO series Treme on Amazon Prime. The show is named after the neighborhood north of the French Quarter, where jazz music was born in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Several of the lead characters are musicians; viewers are treated to a lot of terrific music."
Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
4.8 (497 ratings)4.5 (1211 ratings)
Modern sculpture garden on 11 acres in New Orleans City Park with pedestrian paths & water features.
1 Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA
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Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"Behind the museum’s main building is a gated outdoor space in 11 acres of mature parkland enriched with more than 90 works of sculpture. The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden opened in 2003 and at the time of writing in 2019 had just doubled in size with an expansion that included 26 new works, mostly by 21st-century artists. On serpentine paths among pines, magnolias, camellias and live oaks draped with Spanish moss there are pieces by Henry Moore, Deborah Butterfield, Barbara Hepworth, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Robert Indiana, Gaston Lachaise and René Magritte, as well as contemporary sculptors like Katharina Fritsch, Hank Willis Thomas and Jeppe Hein."
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"Mid-CityWhile the adjacent New Orleans Museum of Art charges an entrance fee on most days (see below), the glorious sculpture garden on its grounds is open seven days a week and totally gratis to all comers. Meander the footpaths and marvel at over 60 impressive -- and sometimes disturbing -- works of sculpture by a bevy of international artists. When you get tired, you can always avail yourself of mini-golf, beignets at Morning Call, or any other variety of fun activities to be had in City Park."
Mentioned by Families Love Travel
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"Inside City Park, the New Orleans Museum of Art and Besthoff Sculpture Garden is a fun find for families looking to escape the heat and meander through galleries of exquisite art. The museum offers regular galleries and visiting exhibitions. Families can enjoy galleries featuring everything from West African art to Roman Catholic art from India to contemporary art pieces."
Louisiana Children's Museum
Louisiana Children's Museum
4.5 (1162 ratings)4 (204 ratings)
30,000 sq. ft. of interactive exhibits include a climbing wall, art studio & mock cafe.
15 Henry Thomas Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA
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Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"The Louisiana Children’s Museum is a playful and educational place for children and their families to enjoy hands-on, interactive exhibits that encourage learning through play. Located in the Arts District/Convention Center, the museum boasts 30,000 square feet of immersive exhibitions that explore art, music, science, math, and health. Exhibits include the Little Port of New Orleans, which teaches children all about life in a ship; Eye to Eye which boasts a kid-sized eye clinic where children can pretend to be ophthalmologists or patients and learn about the eye’s anatomy and functions; and a pint-sized grocery store and café, where children can pretend to shop and be a chef in a five-star restaurant."
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Hands on learning equals hands on fun at this spunky children's museum, where children are encouraged to discover a world of wonder throughout 30,000 sq. ft. of learn-by-doing exhibits. Head upstairs where role-playing rules, at the Sav-a-Center, a grocery store complete with dairy cases and cashiers, a Kid's Café, for budding chefs-to-be, an optical shop, and a TV set where kids can be a news anchor, reporter, director or meteorologist."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Louisiana Children’s Museum (LCM) believes kids learn through hands-on activities. Here, your kids are encouraged to discover the world by observing, constructing, role-playing, problem-solving and playing. The museum offers reading, math and grocery shopping activities, which help kids understand the world in which they live."
Mardi Gras World
Mardi Gras World
4.4 (3598 ratings)4.5 (3820 ratings)
Vast, 400,000-sq.-ft. complex where Mardi Gras floats are made & stored, with hourly tours.
1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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American Italian Cultural Center
American Italian Cultural Center
5 (14 ratings)4 (11 ratings)
537 S Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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Best Street Markets in Gretna

Anatolian Silver
Anatolian Silver
5 (11 ratings)5 (56 ratings)
1235 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
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Frenchmen St
Frenchmen St
4.2 (17 ratings)4.5 (10812 ratings)
Historic New Orleans' street with a 2-block section known for its wide variety of live music venues.
New Orleans, LA, USA
Notable streetShoppingNeighborhoodsFlea & Street Markets
Mentioned by Hand Luggage Only
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"Located on the edge of the French Quarter, in the Marigny neighbourhood, Frenchmen Street is a popular destination for live music and entertainment to enjoy. Here, you’ll find everything from; jazz, rock, blues, Latin, funk, zydeco, brass bands, and even EDM can be found here. Plus, you’ll easily find plenty of bars, clubs, and restaurants to spend a weekend at."
Mentioned by The Broke Backpacker
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"This private and cozy private room is perfect for solo travelers, couples, or digital nomads visiting New Orleans. It’s modern throughout, and offers wifi, a workspace, and free on-site parking. Staying here puts you 15 minutes from the French Quarter and right in the middle of the neighborhood’s coolest cafes and eateries."
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
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"Instead, head to the live music clubs on Frenchmen Street. It’s actually close enough to Bourbon Street to walk. And, while Frenchmen Street goes for several blocks, between Decatur and Chartres Streets there’s enough music, food, and drink to have you booking your next trip to New Orleans!"
Zèle NOLA
Zèle NOLA
4.8 (152 ratings)5 (12 ratings)
2841 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
StoreShoppingFlea & Street Markets

Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Gretna Area

The Rink Shopping Center
The Rink Shopping Center
4 (109 ratings)
Small collection of specialty shops, cafes & more in a quaint 19th-century former skating rink.
2727 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Shopping mall
Famous Footwear Outlet
Famous Footwear Outlet
3.8 (56 ratings)
500 Port of New Orleans Pl #270, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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Mentioned by Riverwalk New Orleans
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Gallery Arlo
Gallery Arlo
5 (9 ratings)5 (3 ratings)
807 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
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Top Best Chinese Restaurants in Gretna

Great Wok
Great Wok
4.1 (218 ratings)
Straightforward Cantonese staples doled out counter-serve-style in easygoing, no-frills digs.
1554 Mirabeau Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122, USA
Chinese restaurantTakeout Restaurant
P.F. Chang's
P.F. Chang's
4.3 (1478 ratings)
Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.
3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd Unit #63, Metairie, LA 70002, USA
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Five Happiness Chinese Restaurant
Five Happiness Chinese Restaurant
4.2 (1093 ratings)
Elevated Chinese staples in a sleek & roomy modern space with Asian-inspired decor.
3605 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
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Mentioned by Eater New Orleans
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"New Orleanians love Five Happiness, a sprawling eatery on Carrollton since 1979. Named for the Chinese tradition of five kinds of happiness: longevity, wealth, health, virtue, and peaceful death, Five Happiness adds a full belly to the list. The crispy whole fish with black bean sauce is a winner, ditto the Peking duck, which comes with ten thin crepes for bundling."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Gretna

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