Best Museums in Harvey

We've collected top 10 mentioned museums in Harvey from other articles such as Attractions of America, Condé Nast Traveler, Family Destinations Guide.

Best Museums in Harvey

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 New Orleans 3 days itinerary
The Perfect Itinerary for 3 Days in New Orleans
"We are really sad we missed the WWII museum in New Orleans, it’s the country’s largest WWII museum and has rave reviews thanks to its many interactive exhibits and even a 4D movie. We skipped because we had such an action-packed schedule we couldn’t commit the few hours we would want to spend inside. We already decided we would be back to New Orleans, so we will definitely make it a priority next time, however, if you have time be sure to check it out."
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 VacationIdea
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"The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is dedicated to exploring the showcasing the visual arts and culture of the American South. Located next to Lee Circle in the Central Business District, the museum is associated with the University of New Orleans and features a collection of works from 1733 to the present by artists from or associated with fifteen southern American states, and the District of Columbia. The collection features over 4,000 works of all materials ranging from paintings, watercolors, drawings, and prints to photographs, sculpture, wood, and crafts, and notable artists include Benny Andrews, Ida Kohlmeyer, Walter Andrews, Hunt Slonem, Clementine Hunter, William Dunlap, and George Ohr."
Mentioned by UpgradedPoints.com
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"Having opened in 1911, the New Orleans Museum of Art is the city’s oldest fine art institution. Back then, it had just a few art pieces but has since grown to house over 40,000 objects with a notable collection of French and American art. The museum is also home to the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, with over 90 sculptures on display in the 11-acre landscaped garden."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"When the NOMA opened in 1911, it only held nine pieces of art. Today, its permanent collection is composed of more than 40,000 objects, with a particularly strong representation of American and French art. Highlights include works by Matisse, Monet, Renoir, Picasso, Pollock, O’Keeffe and Degas, who lived in New Orleans from 1871 to 1872."
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 GPSmyCity
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"Located in the French Quarter on Royal Street, this is a New Orleans treasure trove of quirky, well-described historic artifacts (for example, an original Jazz Fest poster, or the "Fair Play for Cuba" leaflets that Lee Harvey Oswald passed out while in town), plus rotating exhibits, local art and photography, furniture, archives and more arranged throughout a combination of preserved buildings, museums and research centers. Entry to the excellent temporary history exhibitions in the street-front room of the Merieult House is free, but to see the best of the collection, the architecture and the history, you will need to take a guided tour, offered several times daily, which might cover the galleries upstairs, or the elegant Williams House on nearby Toulouse Street – a must for anyone interested in design and decorative arts. How long you may want to take for a visit depends largely on whether you just want to have a quick look, spend more time on individual pieces, or are enthusiastic about listening and talking to the knowledgeable staff members (they are very approachable... so approach and ask away!)."
Mentioned by Curbed New Orleans
Here are 10 museums you should visit in the French Quarter
"Founded in 1966, The Historic New Orleans Collection has two campuses: one on Royal Street and the other on Chartres Street. Its Royal Street campus has a permanent gallery on Louisiana history; a hall for rotating exhibitions; and house museum called the Williams Residence—which, according to the THNOC, “is the only French Quarter house open to the public with its original furnishings.”. Its Chartres Street campus holds the Williams Research Center, the Boyd Cruise gallery, and thousands of historic artifacts that encapsulate life New Orleans over the last 300 years."
Mentioned by Attractions of America
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"Here's your chance to experience and understand the history and culture of the city of New Orleans!. The center is dedicated to the preservation and research of New Orleans and general Southern Gulf culture and history and is located in the French Quarter. Archives include the Sugar Bowl, life after Hurricane Katrina, the William Russel Jazz Collection, and the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection."
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
Top 10 Historic French Quarter Hidden Gems To Explore in New Orleans
"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 The Crazy Tourist
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"In 1804 the State of Louisiana passed a law requiring a licensing exam for would-be pharmacists. The first person to pass this exam was one Louis J. Dufilho Jr. , becoming the first licensed pharmacist in the United States. You can drop by his premises on Chartres Street in the French Quarter, where stacks of strange remedies line the walls in historic apothecary bottles."
Mentioned by Curbed New Orleans
Here are 10 museums you should visit in the French Quarter
"If you’re looking for an off-beat experience on New Orleans history, check out this eccentric museum that is housed in a 19th-century pharmacy. The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum showcases formerly popular medicines, including potions and leeches. A post shared by @melissasemiao on Mar 25, 2018 at 12:16pm PDT"
The Presbytère
The Presbytère
4.5 (388 ratings)4.5 (839 ratings)
State museum with Hurricane Katrina & Mardi Gras exhibits in a former courthouse built in 1813.
751 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
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Mentioned by GPSmyCity
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"A visit to The Presbytère is recommended and worthwhile for at least three reasons. (1) Built in the 1790s as a matching structure to the Cabildo, which flanks the St. Louis Cathedral on the other side, it is one of the nation's best examples of formal Spanish Colonial style, with a full panoply of Renaissance architectural forms. Destroyed by a hurricane in 1915, the cupola was restored to match the one atop its twin, the Cabildo, and in 1970 the structure was designated a National Historic Landmark."
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"The Cabildo’s twin, facing Jackson Square on the north side of the cathedral, is from 1791 and held as one of the masterpieces of colonial Spanish architecture. Previously the domestic quarters, or presbytère, for the cathedral’s Capuchin monks had stood on this spot, which explains the name. This ornate building has come through a few different uses, and was a courthouse from 1834 to 1911."
Mentioned by Photography & Travel
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"The Presbytère is located on the northwest side of Jackson Square, between St. Louis Cathedral and St. Ann Street. It matches the Cabildo, which stands on the other site of the Cathedral. The Presbytère was built in 1791, and is currently one of the United States’ best examples of colonial Spanish architecture."
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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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."
Whitney Plantation
Whitney Plantation
4.8 (2560 ratings)5 (1214 ratings)
Plantation museum focused on slavery, with restored buildings & educational guided tours.
5099 LA-18, Edgard, LA 70049, USA
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Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
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"A post shared by Whitney Plantation (@whitneyplantation) on Mar 29, 2018 at 1:39pm PDT Unless you have a car with you, it’s highly unlikely that you’ll be able to visit a plantation the same day as doing a swamp tour because they’re located far apart. However, if you do choose to do a plantation tour, choose Whitney Plantation, the only plantation museum in Louisiana with a focus on slavery. Unfortunately, I did not do my research and visited a different plantation house and was incredibly disappointed that they didn’t address slavery whatsoever."
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
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"The Whitney Plantation House is meant to be the best one which doesn’t just focus on the mansion and owners but instead focuses on slavery and is turned into a slavery museum, with the money benefitting descendants of slaves (from what I’m told). I am really bummed I didn’t go here – I thought they might be unethical, then Sam talked to some locals who said this place was legit and totally a do-not-miss. Something to do on the next trip."
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
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"Whitney Plantation, on the other hand, focuses on slavery and what life was like for the slaves living on the plantation. There are personal narratives and exhibits of the slaves who lived on the plantation which can certainly be more emotional but important history to understand nevertheless."
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
4.7 (2715 ratings)4.5 (1318 ratings)
Interactive insect exhibits, bugs in action & an IMAX theater all in a U.S. Custom House.
423 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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Churches and Cathedrals in Harvey

Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church
Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church
4.8 (206 ratings)5 (467 ratings)
130 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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Mentioned by Wheretraveler
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"Built in 1851 by the Jesuits, this breathtaking, Moorish-inspired structure melds Islamic architecture with Christian and Jewish symbolism (including hundreds of Stars of David). Massive bronze doors, soaring Arabesque arches, stunning stained glass (featuring 18 stations of the cross), cast-iron pews and columns are among the church’s many architectural highlights. Of special note is the towering cupola, the marble statue of Mary (originally carved for Marie Amélie, queen of Louis Philippe of France, during the mid 1800s) located above the onion-domed high altar and two Venetian-glass mosaic shrines at the rear of the sanctuary."
Mentioned by GPSmyCity
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"Immaculate Conception church, locally known as Jesuit church, is a Roman Catholic church in the Central Business District of New Orleans. The original church was built on this site in 1857. Immaculate Conception church was built and designed in the Neo-Venetian Gothic style of Gothic Revival architecture, with Moorish Revival and Byzantine Revival elements."
St Alphonsus Art & Cultural
St Alphonsus Art & Cultural
5 (5 ratings)5 (10 ratings)
2045 Constance St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Saint Augustine Catholic Church
Saint Augustine Catholic Church
4.7 (191 ratings)4.5 (218 ratings)
Church founded in 1841 by free African Americans, resulting in the historical War of the Pews.
1210 Governor Nicholls St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
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Best Asian Food Restaurants in Harvey

Lilly's Cafe
Lilly's Cafe
4.7 (645 ratings)
Vietnamese standards like pho, banh mi & signature spring rolls all served in a small, basic space.
1813 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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Mentioned by Trip101
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"Lilly’s Café is primarily a Vietnamese restaurant and one of the leading joints worth checking out if you are interested in the best Asian restaurants in New Orleans. It is a relatively small joint but smartly designed, with comfortable seating and a great ambiance. They have an incredible menu that will take you right into the heart of Vietnam, featuring common specialties such as banh mi, pho, and delicious wraps among others."
Mentioned by Oprah Daily
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"Just like any other city, the culinary scene in New Orleans has grown to reflect its residents. Lilly’s Café is a Vietnamese restaurant that calls the Lower Garden District its home. The spicy shrimp phở is a nod to the deep seafood heritage of the city, with its ever changing and expanding food culture."
Marjie's Grill
Marjie's Grill
4.6 (303 ratings)
Popular counter serve with seasonal Asian-meets-Gulf Coast fare plus BBQ & veggies in cheery space.
320 S Broad Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
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Mentioned by Southern Trippers
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"Marjie’s Grill opened in 2016 and has remained a staple in New Orleans. This New Orleans restaurant is a fusion of Asian inspired dishes with a special New Orleans twist. They are known for catering events, but one of the coolest aspects of this restaurant is that their menu changes daily."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"Marjie's is run by chefs who were inspired by Southeast Asian street food, but rather than coming home and doing pale imitations of the real thing, they've turned an old house on Broad St... Top ChoiceSouthern US in Uptown & Riverbend"
Little Tokyo Restaurant
Little Tokyo Restaurant
3.7 (73 ratings)
Japanese fare like sushi & teriyaki plus tableside hibachi grills in a family-friendly space.
310 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
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Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Just as Little Tokyo advertises, they offer food for the adventurous and the not-so-adventurous. From the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl to the Spicy Tuna Rainbow Roll, their versatile menu is sure to please. This is one of my favorite lunch places, mainly because I am a huge fan of their Donburi."

Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Harvey

The McKenna Museum of African-American Art
The McKenna Museum of African-American Art
4.7 (43 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
2003 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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Mentioned by Let's Roam Explorer
The Best Museums in New Orleans | Let's Roam
"Take the famous St. Charles Streetcar to Central City to visit the McKenna Museum of African American Art. The museum’s mission is to make African Diasporan fine art available and accessible to visitors of all ages. They work to preserve the culture of the African American community in Louisiana."
Mentioned by New Orleans & Company
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"The McKenna Museum is a fine art institution with a direct focus on African Diasporan pieces. In addition to their collection, McKenna offers a range of diverse programming such as guest speakers, workshops and book readings to further their mission and work."
JAMNOLA
JAMNOLA
4.7 (67 ratings)
2832 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Art museumCultural center
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 VacationIdea
25 Fun Things to Do in New Orleans with Kids of All Ages
"The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is dedicated to exploring the showcasing the visual arts and culture of the American South. Located next to Lee Circle in the Central Business District, the museum is associated with the University of New Orleans and features a collection of works from 1733 to the present by artists from or associated with fifteen southern American states, and the District of Columbia. The collection features over 4,000 works of all materials ranging from paintings, watercolors, drawings, and prints to photographs, sculpture, wood, and crafts, and notable artists include Benny Andrews, Ida Kohlmeyer, Walter Andrews, Hunt Slonem, Clementine Hunter, William Dunlap, and George Ohr."
Mentioned by UpgradedPoints.com
The 30 Best Things To Do in New Orleans [Free, Kid-Friendly & Historic Attractions]
"Having opened in 1911, the New Orleans Museum of Art is the city’s oldest fine art institution. Back then, it had just a few art pieces but has since grown to house over 40,000 objects with a notable collection of French and American art. The museum is also home to the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, with over 90 sculptures on display in the 11-acre landscaped garden."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
What to See in New Orleans’ City Park
"When the NOMA opened in 1911, it only held nine pieces of art. Today, its permanent collection is composed of more than 40,000 objects, with a particularly strong representation of American and French art. Highlights include works by Matisse, Monet, Renoir, Picasso, Pollock, O’Keeffe and Degas, who lived in New Orleans from 1871 to 1872."

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