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The Historic New Orleans Collection
Vintage map of the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding regions, labeled La Louisiane. Includes illustrations of ships, mountains, and waterways, with French text detailing geographical features and settlements.

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View current and upcoming events and exhibitions at HNOC

Guided Tours

Enjoy a guided tour led by our expert interpreters, free for HNOC members.

Daily Programs

Stop by for daily experiences that are free and open to the public—no registration required.

Shortcut Talks

Aeolian Organ Demonstrations

Upcoming Events

Saturday
1–4 p.m.
Join HNOC and host Nick Spitzer for a discussion and birthday celebration honoring legendary New Orleans music producer Cosimo Matassa.
Panel Discussion, Reception
Friday
5–7 p.m.
Courtyard Sessions
HNOC kicks off its Courtyard Sessions concert series with a tribute to the Great American Songbook.
French Quarter Fridays, Concert, America 250
Saturday
1–3 p.m.
Join HNOC’s free, all-ages Chess Club to learn more about the game and help plan future gatherings and events.
Chess Club, Students & Families
Thursday
6–7:15 p.m.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Kathleen DuVal explores the impact of the American Revolution on Louisiana and the Gulf South region.
Lecture, America 250
Sunday
HNOC Travel 2026
Step back in time with HNOC for an exclusive five-day exploration of the nation’s largest living history museum.
HNOC Travel, America 250

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Current Exhibitions

A photo shows a museum visitor using a Histopad to view Washington crossing the Delaware in augmented reality.
Colonial Wars & Conflicts

American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition

March 20, 2026 to January 17, 2027
Black and white photo of people in line for voting registration outside a building. Two men are seated near a Voting Applications sign, and several individuals are standing in line, some wearing hats and summer clothing.
The Civil Rights Movement

The Trail They Blazed

June 6, 2025 to June 7, 2026
A group of people sits at a diner counter. A woman drinks from a soda bottle, while another eats a burger. A man is smoking a cigarette. The counter is filled with plates and glasses, and the background shows shelves with various items.
The Civil Rights Movement

The Trail They Blazed (Traveling)

January 6 to April 19, 2026
Antique map of a city grid with detailed plots, streets, and buildings. It includes a compass rose and features ships sailing on the river at the bottom. The layout is intricate, showcasing a geometrically organized urban plan.
French Quarter Life

French Quarter Galleries

Ongoing

Upcoming Exhibitions

Poster for Chihuahua: King Of New Orleans Dogs, 1981, by Bunny Matthews.
Visual Art & Artists

Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions

September 18, 2026 to May 9, 2027

Past Exhibitions

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