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Tours & Daily Programs

Get more out of your museum visit with a guided tour, Shortcut Talk, or daily program.

Daily Programs

Join us for brief experiences that enhance your museum visit, free and open to the public.

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Shortcut Talks

Enjoy free, daily talks that explore Gulf South history and culture through the lens of our exhibitions.

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Events

Aeolian Organ Demonstrations

Tuesday–Sunday
11–11:30 a.m. and 3–3:30 p.m.

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

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A vintage pipe organ with ornate wooden carvings surrounding tall, golden pipes. The intricate woodwork includes decorative floral patterns and columns, all set against a warm, neutral background.

Guided Tours

Experience New Orleans history with a guided tour, free for HNOC members.

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New Orleans Mosaic

Get to know New Orleans’s oldest neighborhood in this 35-minute tour of HNOC’s French Quarter Galleries.

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“The Trail They Blazed” Tour & Conversation

Experience the history of the Civil Rights Movement in New Orleans and how its themes resonate today.

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Group Experiences

Discover the rich history and culture of New Orleans with a private group outing from the Historic New Orleans Collection.

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Virtual Tours

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Williams Residence

Currently closed for repairs, the historic townhouse offers a window into the day-to-day life of HNOC’s founders in midcentury New Orleans.

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A spacious, elegant bedroom with pale yellow walls features a classic fireplace, a large bed, a chaise lounge, and multiple windows draped with lace curtains, allowing soft light to illuminate the room. Vintage furniture and decor complete the setting.

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Plan Your Visit

Hours & Location

520 Royal Street
Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m .
Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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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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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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