Culture and Sightseeing

New Orleans Museums and Tours

New Orleans Museum of Arts
1 Collins C. Diboll Circle
(504) 658-4100
The city's oldest fine arts museum houses more than 40,000 objects with an estimated worth of over $200 million. Discover works of art from ancient to modern times from around the world, including painting, sculptures, photography and objects. The New Orleans museum also hosts traveling exhibits. Located in City Park.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp Street
(504) 539-9612
Get to know the South! Located in the cultural heart of New Orleans just 7 blocks from the hotel, the museum houses the largest collection of Southern art in the world. Learn about the history of the South through permanent collections, traveling exhibits, educational programs and publications at this fascinating museum in New Orleans.

National WWII Museum
945 Magazine Street
(504) 527-6012
Relive the American experience of WWII. A collection of personal stories, artifacts and interactive displays brings history to life and proudly illustrates the teamwork, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who took part in one of the most significant events that changed our country. Located just 7 blocks from the hotel.

Louisiana Children's Museum
420 Julia Street
(504) 586-0725
Explore 30,000 square feet of hands-on fun, engaging exhibits and exciting programs designed to spark your kids' curiosity. Dine in a five-star role-playing café, lift 500 pounds, trap your shadow…learning has never been so fun! This exciting New Orleans museum is located just 5 blocks from the hotel.

City Tours
Get to know the Big Easy with a city tour. Visit the historical Garden District and the picturesque City Park. Tour the famed French Quarter and discover one of the many cemeteries. Guests can enjoy morning or afternoon tours by bus, van or limousine. Private personalized tours are also available. See the concierge for details these New Orleans tours.

Plantation Tours
For a taste of the antebellum South, take a trip to Oak Alley and other plantations on River Road. Choose to venture out on your own with the help of a map, or book a tour and explore in style and comfort. See the concierge for details.

Swamp Tours
Speed through private swamps on a tiny airboat at 50 mph, or cruise the waters and seek out the wildlife. No matter the season, there's always plenty to see in the mysterious swamps and bayous of Louisiana. See the concierge for details.

Walking Tours
If a city tour isn't enough, set off on a walking tour of some of the most interesting places throughout the city, including the historical (and haunted) French Quarter, Algiers Point, Garden District and unique cemeteries. See the concierge for details about New Orleans tours by foot.