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A street scene in the French Quarter of New Orleans, with people walking along a narrow road lined with buildings that have iron balconies. Theres a parked car and flags including the American and Louisiana state flag hanging above the sidewalk.
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Our Campus

Experience the French Quarter the HNOC way, through our exhibition galleries, iconic Brulatour Courtyard, and Williams Research Center.

A vibrant courtyard with people walking and sitting at tables under umbrellas. The area is surrounded by tall buildings with large windows, and potted plants add greenery to the scene. Posters are displayed, and the atmosphere is lively and social.
520 Royal Street

Museum, Shop, and Café

Visit our free museum in the heart of the Vieux Carré, featuring the historic Seignouret-Brulatour Building and Brulatour Courtyard.

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 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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Museum: (504) 523-4662 
Email: tours@hnoc.org

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Colonial Wars & Conflicts

American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition

March 20, 2026 to January 17, 2027
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The Civil Rights Movement

The Trail They Blazed

June 6, 2025 to June 7, 2026
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The Civil Rights Movement

The Trail They Blazed (Traveling)

January 6 to April 19, 2026
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French Quarter Life

French Quarter Galleries

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Shop & Relax

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The Shop

Our award-winning museum shop offers gifts by local artists, HNOC books, merchandise inspired by objects from our holdings, and much more.

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The Café

Relax and recharge while enjoying a coffee or pastry in our historic and picturesque Brulatour Courtyard.

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Museum Highlights

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French Quarter by Night

Music, revelry, and timeless tales come alive in this immersive experience in the French Quarter Galleries.

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A vibrant courtyard with people walking and sitting at tables under umbrellas. The area is surrounded by tall buildings with large windows, and potted plants add greenery to the scene. Posters are displayed, and the atmosphere is lively and social.

Brulatour Courtyard

One of the most illustrated courtyards in the world, this French Quarter landmark has captured the creative spirit of New Orleans for decades.

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French Quarter at Your Fingertips

Travel around the French Quarter in seconds with this giant interactive map, stocked with information and images about every block of the Vieux Carré.

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Portrait of a Free Woman of Color

This rare 1837 oil painting has a history that, until recently, remained a secret. Visit the French Quarter Galleries to hear her story.

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Aeolian Organ

Experience surround sound like a Roaring Twenties bigwig with HNOC’s fully restored, self-playing pipe organ.

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Visit 401 Chartres Street

Williams Research Center

Our reading room is open to researchers, history lovers, and the merely curious. Stop in or explore our online research tools and collections.

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Research & Collections
Hours & Location Hours & Location

410 Chartres Street
Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 
Closed Sunday and Monday

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Admission Admission

Free and open to the public. 

Appointments are recommended but not required.

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To make an appointment or to correspond with a reference associate about your research topic, email reference@hnoc.org or call (504) 598-7171.

Collection Highlights

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Manuscripts

O’Regan Collection

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Decorative Arts & Material Culture

Fortier Embroidery Sampler

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Manuscripts

Elmwood Plantation Menu

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Rare Books & Periodicals

Audubon’s “Birds of America”

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Recent Acquisitions

Mario Dipietrantonio Collection

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Staff Picks

Dr. Tichenor’s Bottle Label

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Recent Acquisitions

Bob Kaufman Broadside Poems

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Signature Collections

Antoine’s Restaurant Collection

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533 Royal Street Renovation

HNOC’s flagship location will reopen in 2029 as a new attraction that tells New Orleans history through the people who lived there.

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Plan Your Visit

Learn about New Orleans history in the heart of the French Quarter. See an exhibition or program, explore our historic buildings, shop our gift shop, or recharge in our historic courtyard.

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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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Accessibility

We are committed to making our collection, buildings, programs, and services accessible to all audiences.

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