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New Orleans Mosaic

Get to know New Orleans’s oldest neighborhood in this 35-minute tour of HNOC’s French Quarter Galleries.

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Join us for a 35-minute guided tour of our French Quarter Galleries, featuring historic objects and images from that explore more than 300 years of French Quarter history. From fascinating stories about immigrant communities, artists, and musicians, to explorations of the complex legacies of slavery and civil rights activism, this tour is a great way to learn about one of America’s most iconic neighborhoods.

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Tour Details

Available Friday–Sunday, 11:30 a.m.
520 Royal Street
$15 general admission, free for HNOC members and children 17 and under.
Advance registration is encouraged. Reservations are available 60 days in advance.

This tour is available in French upon advance request. To reserve, contact tours@hnoc.org.

For groups larger than 10, contact tours@hnoc.org or make a reservation on our Group Experiences page.

A gallery view shows artifacts and artwork featured in the French Quarter Galleries on view at the Historic New Orleans Collection.
A gallery view shows artifacts and artwork featured in the French Quarter Galleries on view at the Historic New Orleans Collection.
Views of the French Quarter Galleries at HNOC. Photos by Amber Johnson, HNOC

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Hours & Location Hours & Location

520 Royal Street
Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m
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Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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Admission is free but tickets are required. Stop by the front desk or reserve tickets online. Ticket includes admission to all exhibitions and regular daily programs.

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Tours & Daily Programs

Get more out of your museum visit with a guided tour, Shortcut Talk, or daily program.

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Shortcut Talks

Enjoy free, daily talks that explore Gulf South history and culture through the lens of our exhibitions.

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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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