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Enjoy great year-round benefits while supporting HNOC’s mission to make the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South accessible to all.

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Membership Benefits

All HNOC members enjoy the following benefits for one year:

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

Members at the Merieult Society level and above receive benefits from the North American Reciprocal Museum Program (NARM) at more than 1,500 member institutions across the US, Canada, and Latin America.

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Founder Individual

$45

Your membership supports HNOC’s mission to preserve the rich history and culture of Louisiana and the Gulf South.

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Founder Family

$75

Family memberships 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.

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Merieult Society

$100

Includes all Founder Family benefits plus:

Benefits from the North American Reciprocal Museum Program (NARM) at more than 1,500 member institutions across the US, Canada, and Latin America

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Caillot Circle

$125

The Caillot Circle is open to all people ages 21–45. Includes all Merieult Society benefits plus:

Invitations to exclusive Caillot Circle events throughout the year
Caillot Circle memberships directly benefit HNOC’s educational initiatives.

Pricing:

$125 per individual
$200 per couple

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Mahalia Society

$250

Includes all Merieult Society benefits plus:

Private, guided tours of HNOC exhibitions (by appointment)
One (1) additional guest admission for exhibition opening receptions
Listing on donor recognition wall

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Jackson Society

$500

Includes all Mahalia Society benefits plus:

Special members-only events and experiences
An additional guest admission for exhibition opening receptions, for a total of two (2) guest admissions

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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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Bienville Circle

$5,000

Includes all Laussat Society benefits plus:

Invitation to annual Bienville Circle Dinner
Annual recognition as sponsors of a premier exhibition

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Frequently Asked Questions

We are a registered 501(c)3 private operating foundation.

Yes, as a private operating foundation in good standing, we are able to accept donations from private foundations.

Yes! We’re happy to send you more than one copy of your membership card. Give us a call at (504) 598-7109 or email us at membership@hnoc.org.

Your membership lasts one full year, beginning on the date your membership contribution is received and expiring on the last day of that same month the following year. (Example: If you join on March 10, 2024, your membership will expire on March 31, 2025.)

Yes, you will receive notification via email and direct mail approximately one month prior to your expiration date.

Founder Individual $0

Founder Family $0

Merieult $10

Mahalia $15

Caillot Circle Individual $25

Caillot Circle Couple $50

Jackson $30

Laussat $200

Bienville $300

A portion of your membership is tax deductible. If you decline your benefits, you are able to receive the full tax deduction of your membership but are unable to enjoy the benefits of membership such as a discount in the Shop or invitations to members-only events.

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If you wish to purchase a membership by mail, download and complete the form below.

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