Cabildo - The Louisiana State Museum
Visit the place where Louisiana was born! The site of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase transfer in 1803, the Cabildo now houses exhibits on Louisiana history from its first inhabitants through Reconstruction. Exciting artifacts include the death mask of Napoleon, a drum from the Battle of New Orleans, an auction block from a slave market, and more. Admission to the Cabildo also includes entrance to the historic Arsenal. Built in 1835, this building occupies the site of the 1769 Spanish Arsenal and houses changing exhibit galleries.
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Location:
Located in the French Quarter on Jackson Square.
Address:
701 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone: 504.568.6968
800.568.6968
Hours of Operation:
Open Tues - Sun 9:00am - 5:00pm
Closed Mondays and holidays