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Treasures from the Vault

Get an up-close look at history through artifacts and objects from our vault—without the museum glass!

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Duration: Approximately 45 minutes to an hour

Go beyond the galleries into the fascinating world of museum collections with show-and-tell presentations at HNOC!

Join our curators and staff for a rare opportunity to view and learn about objects not currently on public display that illuminate New Orleans history—including photographs, manuscripts, maps, costumes, decorative arts, and more. Your group will experience:

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A closer look

Appreciate intricate details and delicate craftsmanship of historical artifacts, without the museum glass.

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Curatorial insights

Ask questions and learn fascinating details from the specialists who care for these items, including how items were acquired, their historic significance, and challenges with their preservation.

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Diverse discoveries

Get fresh perspectives on the city’s culture, events, and people through an ever-changing selection of objects, from the famous to the everyday. Presentations can be curated according to popular topics—including jazz, Mardi Gras, Storyville, and colonial Louisiana—or something unique, tailored to the interests of your group!

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Contact our Visitor Services staff to reserve your group outing today.

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Group Experiences

Discover the rich history and culture of New Orleans with a private group outing from the Historic New Orleans Collection.

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Getting Here

HNOC’s museum is located at 520 Royal Street in the French Quarter, on Royal Street between Toulouse and St. Louis. Our Williams Research Center is located at 410 Chartres Street.

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