French Quarter courtyards

French Quarter courtyards

Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

520 Royal Street , 533 Royal Street, 718 Toulouse Street, and 722 Toulouse Street

Admission is free.


THNOC’s interpretative displays are located in the beautiful courtyards of the historic Merieult House at 533 Royal Street; the former residence of the institution’s founders at 718 and 722 Toulouse Street; and the Seignouret-Brulatour Building at 520 Royal Street. Each courtyard explores different aspects of history, including the construction and architecture of the various sites; the lives of each building’s occupants, including free and enslaved people; notable events; and the later efforts of preservationists who have restored the properties to their current condition.