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New Orleans Mosaic Tour

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

Join us for a 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.

Views of the French Quarter Galleries at HNOC. Photos by Amber Johnson, HNOC

Tour Details

Available Wednesday–Sunday, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 45 minutes to an hour
Location: 520 Royal Street
$15 general admission
Free for HNOC members and children 17 and under.
Advance registration is encouraged. Reservations 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, book the group version of this tour or contact tours@hnoc.org.

HNOC members: Your HNOC member discount will automatically apply after adding tickets to your cart and logging in.

Visit

August is Museum Month

This tour is free for members of participating Museum Month institutions all month long—just bring your museum membership card!

To redeem online:

Follow the ticket link and select a date in August.
Select the Museum Month ticket and complete checkout.
Show your membership card at our welcome desk.

To redeem in person: Show your membership card at our welcome desk.

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About Museum Month

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Views of the French Quarter Galleries at HNOC. Photos by Amber Johnson, HNOC

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Views of the French Quarter Galleries at HNOC. Photos by Amber Johnson, HNOC

Plan Your Visit

Hours & Location

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

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Admission

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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