Skip to content
The Historic New Orleans Collection
HNOC in the News

New York Times Features HNOC in “36 Hours in New Orleans”

July 10, 2024

A horse-drawn carriage travels down a street lined with colorful buildings and wrought-iron balconies. A driver in a red jacket guides the horse past the Hotel Royal sign. The scene reflects a charming, historic atmosphere.

Richard Fausset, national correspondent for the New York Times, included HNOC in his recommendations for a brief stay in the French Quarter. The writeup is part of NYT Travel’s 36 Hours series. Read the story below.

New York Times logo 1

More HNOC in the News

A view of the renovation of a courtyard at the Historic New Orleans Collection's 533 Royal Street campus.
533 Royal St. Renovation

Axios: HNOC Looks to Raise Final $5M for Massive Renovation Project

November 12, 2026
The project will “change the heart of the French Quarter,” deputy director Erin Greenwald says, by doubling the museum’s space.
HNOC Manager of Programs Amy Williams (left) gives commentary to a gumbo cooking demo featuring Chef Toya Boudy (middle) while being interviewed by an anchor from WVUE-TV (right).
HNOC in the News

WVUE-TV Hosts Gumbo Cooking Demo with Chef Toya Boudy and HNOC’s Amy Williams

November 3, 2026
Boudy and Williams talk (and cook) gumbo, the subject of HNOC’s Food Forum and Food Fête tasting event, coming up on Saturday, November 7.
Chess Fest 2026 Fox 8 Kendric interview
HNOC in the News

WVUE-TV: HNOC to Host Fifth Annual Chess Fest, October 31 at the TEP Center

October 27, 2026
HNOC Education & Outreach Specialist Kendric Perkins invites community members of all ages and skill levels to enjoy a day of family-friendly fun this Saturday.
Two women and a man having an interview in a museum space.
HNOC in the News

Beyond Bourbon Street Podcast Explores HNOC’s Gumbo-Themed Food Forum

October 22, 2026
On Saturday, November 7, the forum and accompanying Food Fête tasting event will feature local chefs and experts from across the nation.
A screenshot of an interview with HNOC Deputy Director Erin Greenwald appearing on KTBS-TV based out of Shreverport, Louisiana.
HNOC in the News

KTBS-TV: Rare Portraits by Pioneering Louisiana Artist Now on Display in New Orleans

October 14, 2026
HNOC Deputy Director Erin Greenwald provided insight into two extraordinary paintings now on view at the Williams Research Center.
One of two portraits by Julien Hudson acquired by HNOC, depecting a Free Black man wearing a turban and a golden earring.
HNOC in the News

NOLA.com: Two ‘Priceless’ Paintings by Julien Hudson, Free Man of Color, On View at HNOC

October 13, 2026
Doug McCash of NOLA.com | “The Times Picayune” explored the historical significance of the new acquisitions, on view now at the Williams Research Center.
Bunny Matthews, photographed at his home/studio in Abita Springs in 1990.
HNOC in the News

Gambit Weekly Spotlights Upcoming Bunny Matthews Book and Exhibition

September 15, 2026
The article and podcast episode preview HNOC’s exhibition and book, “Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions,” launching September 18.
HNOC Curatorial Cataloger Emily Perkins speaks on WWL-TV New Orleans.
HNOC in the News

WWL-TV Previews Bunny Matthews Exhibition Opening September 18

September 14, 2026
Curatorial Cataloger Emily Perkins discusses how “Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions” will bring the New Orleans artist’s work to life.
A black and white photo of authors Michael Tisserand and Allison Fensterstock sitting at a table talking to Jude Matthews. A copy of the book "Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions" is on the table.
HNOC in the News

September Issue of ANTIGRAVITY Magazine Explores Life of Bunny Matthews

September 8, 2026
Authors Michael Tisserand and Alison Fensterstock, joined by son Jude Matthews, discuss the complicated subject of “Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions.”
Bunny Matthews painting the set of Da Vic and Nat’ly Show, April 1985, photograph by Andrew Boyd.
HNOC in the News

WWNO’s “The Reading Life” Features Authors of HNOC’s Upcoming Bunny Matthews Book

August 27, 2026
Host Susan Larson interviews authors Alison Fensterstock and Michael Tisserand about the legendary artist and their book “Bunny Mathews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions.”
A black and white double exposure image featuring a landscape with trees and a person standing on a path, pointing. The overlay includes a classical building with columns. Moss hangs from the trees, creating an atmospheric effect.
HNOC in the News

Country Roads Magazine Examines the Clarence John Laughlin Archive at HNOC

August 26, 2026
The article explores the surrealist photographer’s archive as viewed as an architectural survey of the Gothic south.
A musician plays an Aeolian Organ at the Historic New Orleans Collection.
HNOC in the News

WVUE Feature Explores HNOC’s Restored Aeolian Pipe Organ

August 25, 2026
In its “Heart of Louisiana” segment, Fox 8’s Dave McNamara examines what makes the cutting-edge piece of 1920s technology so special.
1 2
...
Stay Connected

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

2015 0364 51 o6