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Laussat Society

$1,000

Full Founder Family benefits plus:

  • NARM benefits at more than 1,200 member institutions
  • Private, guided tours of HNOC collections and exhibitions (by appointment)
  • Special members-only experiences
  • Invitation to annual gala evening and private patron event
  • Three (3) additional guest admissions for exhibition opening receptions
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Membership Benefits

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

  • 10% 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
  • Subscription to the Historic New Orleans Collection Quarterly
  • Free admission to select museum and vault tours
  • Invitations to special events and trips
  • Complimentary access for two (2) people to all participating Museum Month museums during August each year
  • Benefits from the North American Reciprocal Museum Program (NARM) at more than 1,200 member institutions across the US, Canada, and Latin America
  • Invitations to exclusive events throughout the year (both at the Collection and off-site)
  • Private, guided tours of HNOC collections and exhibitions (by appointment)
  • Special members-only experiences
  • Invitation to annual gala evening and private patron event
  • Three (3) additional guest admissions for exhibition opening receptions

Laussat Society funds sponsor a special project or acquisition every year. See some of the acquisitions below.

Laussat Acquisitions

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

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A stylized portrait of a person looking upwards, depicted using bold black lines and an orange background. The illustration emphasizes strong facial features and contrasts light and shadow with a white pattern on the shirt.
Laussat Acquisitions

I Am the Black Woman

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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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Illustration of a brown pelican perched on a branch with green leaves in the background. The bird is depicted in profile, showcasing its long beak and distinctive plumage.
Rare Books & Periodicals

Audubon’s “Birds of America”

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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 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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