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Laussat Society

$1,000

Includes all Jackson Society benefits plus:

  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of HNOC collections
  • Invitations to special events throughout the year
  • An additional guest admission for exhibition opening receptions, for a total of three (3) guest admissions
  • Complimentary upgrade to Patron Level at “Cheers to 60 Years!” celebration
  • Laussat Society memberships directly benefit HNOC acquisitions

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Membership Benefits

Benefits are for one (1) or two (2) adults and any children under 18 all residing in a single household, or for one member and a guest.

Laussat Society members enjoy the following benefits for one full year:

  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of HNOC collections
  • Invitations to special events throughout the year
  • An additional guest admission for exhibition opening receptions, for a total of three (3) guest admissions
  • Complimentary upgrade to Patron Level at “Cheers to 60 Years!” celebration
  • Laussat Society memberships directly benefit HNOC acquisitions
  • Special members-only events and experiences
  • An additional guest admission for exhibition opening receptions, for a total of two (2) guest admissions
  • Private, guided tours of HNOC exhibitions (by appointment)
  • One (1) additional guest admission for exhibition opening receptions
  • Listing on donor recognition wall
  • Benefits from the North American Reciprocal Museum Program (NARM) at more than 1,500 member institutions across the US, Canada, and Latin America
  • Subscription to the award-winning Historic New Orleans Collection Quarterly magazine
  • 10 percent discount at the Shop at the Collection and the Café at the Collection
  • Exclusive invitations to opening receptions for new exhibitions
  • Early registration privileges for HNOC events and travel opportunities
  • Free admission to guided tours of current exhibitions
  • Free or discounted admission to HNOC events and programs
  • Invitations to special members-only receptions
  • Complimentary access for two (2) people to all participating New Orleans Museum Month locations every August

Laussat Acquisitions

The following acquisitions were made possible with the generous support of HNOC Laussat Society members.

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Audubon’s “Birds of America”

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A vibrant, surreal painting with a woman in patterned clothing holding a fish and a kettle. A crowd of diverse people surrounds her, along with abstract elements like a clown face, pelican, and flag, set against a backdrop of buildings and swirling colors.
Artist Archives

Homage to the French Quarter

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Laussat Acquisitions

I Am the Black Woman

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A whimsical illustration of two cartoon characters. One has wild white hair, large glasses, and hoop earrings, while the other sports a pointy nose and striped shirt. They appear lively and eccentric against a bright yellow background.
Artist Archives

Bunny Matthews Archive

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A soft, blurred painting of a tranquil, wooded landscape. Dark trees stand near a calm body of water, reflecting the serene atmosphere of the scene. The sky is overcast, adding a hazy and muted tone to the overall image.
Laussat Acquisitions

Black River Country

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