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Events

Learn, play, and explore with our programs and parties for all audiences. 

Upcoming

October 5 to October 19, 2026
HNOC Travel 2026

Vietnam and Cambodia

Join us for an unforgettable journey to Southeast Asia’s mainland as we explore the incredibly rich cultural heritage of Vietnam and Cambodia.
HNOC Travel
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Statues at Siem Reap Bridge
Saturday
October 10, 2026
11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Remaking Revolution: History in Popular Culture

In this mini symposium, explore how film, music, video games, and media continually reshape our modern understanding of revolutionary ideas.
Symposium, Lecture, Film
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Colored copperplate engraved view of the burning of Cap Français on August 23, 1791, during the Haitian Revolution. Buildings are burning in the background beyond a body of water filled with ships. In the foreground soldiers run towards a village, a few have already fallen.
Wednesday
October 14, 2026
6–8 p.m.

Preserving the Party: The Legacy of Halloween New Orleans

HNOC and LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana host a retrospective celebration of Halloween New Orleans and Project Lazarus with renowned gallery owner Arthur Roger.
Film, Panel Discussion
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A scene from Halloween New Orleans (unknown year). A dancer in a red sequined outfit is hoisted in the air by two performers. Sparks are shooting out of two decorative pillars on either side of the dancer in front of a faux Greek-style building.
Saturday
October 17, 2026
10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Educator Workshop: “American Revolution”

Educators are invited to a free workshop to learn about how to deepen their students’ understanding of the American Revolution in Louisiana.
For Educators, Workshop
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A museum visitor explores "American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition" at the Historic New Orleans Collection
Friday
October 23, 2026
5–7 p.m.
Courtyard Sessions

Performing the Devil’s Music: Dr. Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz Band

Break out your devil horns and don your dancing shoes for Courtyard Sessions, featuring Dr. Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz Band.
Live Music, French Quarter Fridays
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Tours & Daily Programs

Get more out of your museum visit with a guided tour, Shortcut Talk, or daily program.

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A guide gestures towards a historical photograph on the wall while speaking to a man and a woman in a gallery setting. The wall has an exhibit description titled A Most Dreadful Visitation: Frederick Douglass and The 1887 Riot.
Events

French Quarter Fridays

Enjoy live music, happy hours, and curated experiences in HNOC’s French Quarter courtyard.

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A view from above shows an opening reception inside HNOC's 520 Royal Street courtyard, with more than one hundred guests in attendance.
A man wearing a cap and glasses sits on a stool, reading from a script at a lectern, amid a theater setting with a backdrop of artworks. An audience sits attentively in a dimly lit, green-walled gallery.

Signature Programs

Explore our annual events dedicated to food, music, history, photography, and more.

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Saturday
November 7, 2026
9:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
2026 Food Forum

Gumbo!

Headlined by renowned food historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris, this year’s forum will examine the origins, variations, and deep community connections of Louisiana’s official state dish.
Signature Program
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Colorful illustration of a seafood boil showing crawfish, crabs, gumbo, a variety of hot sauces and spices, and Dixie brand beer on a red and white checkered table cloth.
Saturday
November 7, 2026
5–7 p.m.
Food Forum 2026

2026 Food Fête

Taste the best of Louisiana with a variety of local gumbos prepared by top New Orleans chefs, as part of HNOC’s 2026 Food Forum.
Signature Program
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Guests are served catered food at HNOC's annual Food Forum.
Friday
March 19, 2027
9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
30th Annual

Tennessee Williams Scholars Conference 2027

Founded in 1995, the Tennessee Williams Scholars Conference is a full day of sessions led by highly acclaimed Williams scholars from across the US and abroad.
Signature Program
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All Signature Programs
A man sits onstage facing a large audience in a gallery or conference room. The crowd is diverse, with people of various ages and backgrounds, seated and attentive. Paintings hang on the walls, adding to the formal setting.

History Symposium

Every year, HNOC goes deep on a topic of local interest, bringing together scholars, community members, and history lovers.

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A group of people sit and stand in a cozy room filled with antique furniture and books. A man stands in the center, speaking animatedly. The room is warmly lit, with paintings and various decor items displayed on the walls and shelves.

New Orleans Antiques Forum

The South’s premier event for lovers of decorative arts and material culture, held annually every summer

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Two people are seated on stage for a discussion. One holds a microphone, smiling and wearing colorful glasses. A projection screen behind them displays text and an image of a pig. A painting is partially visible on the wall.

Food Forum

HNOC’s annual celebration of southern foodways and the people who preserve, study, and enjoy them

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A large, ornate church interior with a checkered floor and chandeliers. The pews are filled with people attending a service, facing an altar adorned with flags and artwork. The ceiling features intricate designs and paintings.

Musical Louisiana: America’s Cultural Heritage

HNOC’s annual free concert celebrating Louisiana’s contributions to music history, copresented with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

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Caring for Your Collection

Explore in-person and online workshops with museum professionals to help you preserve your family heirlooms, research your genealogy, and more.

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A brass band performing in front of an old, detailed map. The musicians are wearing white shirts, dark trousers, and hats. The lead trumpet player stands in the foreground, energetically playing his instrument.

Bill Russell Lecture

Part concert, part lecture, this annual event blends history and music to appreciate sounds from the past and the people who made them.

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Jules L. Cahn John H. Lawrence Photography Lecture

HNOC’s annual lecture presented as part of the PhotoNOLA photography festival 

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An oil painting of the Mother Cabrini playground on Barracks Street between Dauphine and Burgundy Streets in the French Quarter.

Morrison Lecture

A biennial lecture series facilitating critical conversations about historic preservation in the French Quarter and beyond

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Tennessee Williams Scholars Conference

Fans, researchers, and theater professionals get dramatic at this daylong conference presented by HNOC in conjunction with the Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival.

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Hours & Location Hours & Location

Museum: 520 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA
Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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Admission is free, but tickets are required. Stop by the front desk or reserve tickets online. Ticket covers admission to all exhibitions and certain daily programs.

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Museum: (504) 523-4662 
Williams Research Center: (504) 598-7171
Mailing address: 533 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130

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