this place takes you back 300 years to old new orleans

If you don't know much about the history of the area this is a fairly typical presentation. I was on very tired feet, had read a lot about it already, and was on sensory overload from the city. It's not very much and you can get combo tickets for the museum next store which it's great. I hope if the... More

If I could do it over again, I would not waste any time anywhere else for history. I would go to the Cabildo and spend about 5 hours there. You will not be disappointed to spend the time here, but you WILL be disappointed that you have to leave! One negative though was that some of the phone audio tour... More

Was included in our Friends of the Cabildo membership. At that low admission, it's worth it even if you're not a member.

the Cabildo is part of the Louisiana History museum complex in New Orleans. They are not open on Mondays, like a lot of places in NO. So if you are planning 'doing' Jackson Square avoid Mondays. The museum is an in depth look at New Orleans and Louisiana history with in depth displays on the Battle if New Orleans. The... More

If you are looking for a historical place to start your vacation this is the place. Located near Jackson Square. The price is cheap, about $6.00, kids are free and they give a military discount. There are three floors of history and the artwork is breath taking. You will loose yourself from all the noise of Jackson Sq. The museum... More

Went in here for 6 bucks mainly to get some a/c in June. The first floor is a N.O. history exhibit, and upstairs is a whole museum of Mardi Gras. Right next to Jackson Square, so don't miss this.

The St. Louis Bascilica is flanked with the original government buildings of the City of New Orleans; the Cabildo and the Presbytere. They overlook Jackson Square which was the major gathering place for the residents to gather and learn what was happening. This area was the information hub of the 18th Century. Today, these buildings and the Pontalba Apartments to... More

This museum covers the history of Louisiana in great detail. It is very heavy on factual information with only a few original artifacts. The death mask of Napoleon is a notable exception. There are good temporary exhibitions on the history of rock and roll in New Orleans and the steamboats that plied their trade on the Mississippi. It is all... More