I took the trolly from my hotel here. The trolly actually ends right outside the entrance, which…read moreallows a lovely stroll on the park sidewalk to the doors of the museum. I didn't pay attention when purchasing the ticket, but it includes admission to the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. The indoor museum is two stories, composed of multiple rooms. They have an expansive collection of art from different cultures all over the world, and nearly every single era. There are Mexican Terracottas from 100 BC to an enlarged Incredible Hulk lunchbox on display. Many paintings and large sculpture. I enjoyed walking through the different themed rooms and viewing the collection, including my favorites, Alberto Giacometti, Rene Magritte, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro. They also have the portrait of Washington that's on the US dollar bill on display. Afterwards, I walked outside to the sculpture garden. There's a man at the entrance who smiled and greeted me as I walked by. I enjoyed walking through the expansive garden as well. Sculptures are strategically integrated into the garden, such as sculptures of people casually sitting on benches or children on the diving board by the lake. It's pleasant and serene. I highly recommend visiting the New Orleans Museum of Art. It's educational for the entire family.

How can you say anything but great things about the New Orleans Museum of Art. It is this vast…read morestructure, offering all kinds of art from all of the different genres. From the moment you walk in, you will be overwhelmed by the great art that is on display. This museum is broken up into various rooms. In each of these rooms you'll find a very specific type of art. Whether it's Classical, Renaissance, or Modern Art, they really offer a lot of the various expressions of art. It's really a visually great place to visit. This is very well designed museum. It's very open and spacious. You never feel like you're overwhelmed by the other people that may be viewing the art inside. This is a multilevel museum. So, be sure to go upstairs, because there you will find another entire collection of art. When I was there most recently, they were exhibiting ancient art from Mesoamerica and beyond. Really a great exhibit. More than just an interior museum, this museum has a vast outdoor sculpture garden. Not only is it really a great place to just walk around, and enjoy the environment. But, you get to view some really exceptional works of art. The statuary are situated in various places around the grounds. Plus, they have some very nice works that are incorporated with their large lake area. Great place to take a walk! Really, enough cannot be said about this art museum. It's really a must visit if you are ever in New Orleans.

I had the distinct pleasure of visiting this interactive cultural funhouse, highlighting the Joy /…read moreArt / Music of New Orleans. It was truly a love letter to the city, full of colorful, unique, and creative art exhibitions, all made out of recycled materials (which I found to be impressive and admirable)! There was a curated playlist of amazing jazz music playing throughout, which really set the tone delightfully! Upon entering, guests are welcomed into the space and there was a personable and helpful guide who described the space, then led us into the opening rooms. The first one was blue with neon pink, green, and glowing, with letters, symbols, and TV screens, comprising of one big puzzle. The next is a long hallway of hot pink with blue detailing and lights throughout, along with cool protruding, spongy shapes representing organs on the walls. Very psychedelic vibes! This led into a large space with sculptures of a larger than life alligator mouth open wide, creature atop a huge pot with the words "Stir the Pot," crawfish, tall lily pads, insect jazz band, peacock and more. There was also a cool, pretty flower wall, and upon closer inspection, I discovered they were made out of records. From there, I headed upstairs to see the blue, purple, and pink room holding the gorgeous Fountain of Youth glowing bright blue, filled with gold coins in them for wishes. The ceiling was lush and leafy with a lovely hanging light, as well as a pearly oyster shell inspired one. In addition, there was a shotgun style house with a balcony we could go in. Back downstairs, I explored a bar neon colored words related to New Orleans all over the walls, with upside down piano & drinks. Next, I checked out a decorative white a black room, featuring a glowing green stand. With the press of a button, it turned the room disco-y blue with a glow in the dark effect. After that, I went into the beautiful Desire themed room with humongous pearl structures hanging down, where you can write and release your true desires. Such a dreamy, ethereal feel to this one! There was a little sleek and sexy speakeasy space, called Candlelight Lounge. Then was one of my favorite exhibits: Feast Mode, displaying glittery New Orleans culinary delight classics in true indulgent style, as well as super funky, fun paintings and art pieces. Near this room was a window with full of shiny, delicately constructed objects of vibrant colors representing New Orleans. This was a glitzy video opp with props offered, with the phone going in the center, spinning around and capturing us dancing, shimmying, or whatever suits your fancy! The remaining few installations were music themed with drums and large silver circles, which could be played, emitting different sounds to create a symphony of song. At the end, there was a room showcasing larger than life sculptures of heads of musical greats, including Louis Armstrong, Lil Wayne, and Big Freedia. I really enjoyed my time here. Staff were super welcoming, accommodating, and helpful with photos throughout. The artistry, detail, and care was visible throughout each and every art piece and room. JAMNOLA was such a fun experience and I recommend you check it out for yourself!

I took my 12 year old daughter to JAMNOLA and we had a blast…read more Every room was something different, super colorful, interactive, and just fun. She was excited the whole time, and honestly so was I. It's one of those places where you can actually enjoy it as an adult and still let your kid have their moment too. We definitely got some really cute pictures, so if you're into that, you're going to love it. It's very "stop, pose, next room, do it again" in the best way. It's not a super long experience, but it's worth it. I'd say give yourself about an hour, maybe a little longer if you're taking your time with photos. Only tip is try to go when it's not too crowded, because some people really turn it into a full photoshoot and you'll be waiting a little. Overall, I'd definitely recommend it, especially if you have kids or just want something different to do in the city.

I have seen what feels like thousands of museums. I will say it's probably over a couple hundred…read moreat least, maybe more. One of my favorite art genres is southern art and folk art, so I wanted to swing by Ogden. They have very little traditional art, for which I am grateful. I like things that are a little quirky or moody or have something to say. They have four floors of exhibits (one floor is offices only). I saw some great art focusing on the Black experience in the south as well as music and jazz. They had a couple wonderful photo exhibitions as well, one focusing on jazz legends and another showing never before seen photos from their collection that, of course, focused on the culture of the south. Was 15 dollars a ticket, which is well worth it. We probably spent about 90 minutes here, though you could spend longer if you wanted to read every single plaque. Some of the plaques were a little wordy, but covered the topics well. Staff was polite and helpful. This is right next to the WWII museum, which is a WONDERFUL museum and the most attended attraction in NOLA. I would say you could swing by Ogden before or after that museum, but that might be a little much given the pure expanse of the WWII venue. As another yelper said, Ogden is not an essential stop when in New Orleans, but I would definitely recommend it at least once to see what southern art is all about. You'd likely be surprised at the diversity and talent on display.

This is quite a lovely museum featuring southern artists. There doesn't seem to be just one type of…read moreart, but all sorts. Paintings, photographs, sculptures and just so much! Free admission Thursday for Louisiana residents, but admission isn't too bad to start with. They do have free admission to those on food stamps. The whole place was quite lovely. I look forward to coming again in the future.

I've done the Sazerac House tour twice now and I love it. It's actually really educational and…read morethere's a ton of interesting stuff to see. You get to learn about the history of Sazerac, how everything is made, and all kinds of random liquor facts I apparently needed to know. AND HELLOOOO FREE SAMPLES?!?! The tour is completely self-guided and FREE. Just reserve your spot online and show up ready to learn and drink. The best part of my second visit was the lady who usually works the last sample station REMEMBERED ME. Like mam??? I felt special. Apparently I'm becoming a regular at the free booze museum. Definitely a cool thing to do in NOLA and you really can't beat the price.

Cocktail class taught by Andrew - behind the bar experience…read more Nice class on the basics of cocktail making. You get one full drink to taste and discuss its construction Andrew is very charming and pleasant He seems very comfortable with the topics . Then you get to use a number of ingredients to make your own cocktail Class takes about 1.5 hours and about $50 per person 3 of us took the cocktail making class We were given a Grind Espresso Mapletinni Made a version of an old fashion - mine with rum

Rating: 9/10 I love…read moreCity Park because there is so much packed into it. I finally stumbled upon the Botanical Garden located inside the park and it was so beautiful. I can only imagine how it looks in spring! Walking in the entrance is easy and you get a wristband. I roamed around for 2 hours. Lots of walking and butterflies and pretty sculptures.

Every Wednesday, New Orleans Botanical Garden offers free admission for Louisiana residents…read more Because of this, I decided to go visit the garden for the first time since I've lived here for basically my entire life. Once you step inside, you instantly get hit with the nature vibes. All you're surround with is natural plants, home grown vegetables, and aesthetic walkways. I enjoyed my time walking around the garden. It was very peaceful. Would recommend visiting at least once if you're around the City Park area.

Celebrating 30 years in existence this museum has two locations with the original building…read morecurrently under renovations with the exceptions of completion at the end of the year. We were graciously greeted at the door by a worker offering of taking a photo of us. Admission is very reasonable $25 and there are discounts. There are two floors with amazing installations covering the untold stories of Hurricane Katrina. Without giving too much away, you will be moved spiritually to your core by the images, stories and struggles. My favorite has to be the mirrored rooms and the blue quilt of stories penned by residents.

Great local museum explaining the African-American experience. Museums like this are especially…read moreimportant in a time that politicians seem to want to sanitize or even rewrite truthful history. Admission price was slightly aggressive, but worth it. The main building itself is newly renovated recently and beautiful.

In my opinion- this gallery is the best in New Orleans. Gallertist, David Harouni, is a burgeoning…read moreArtist with fans flocking to buy his pieces from all over the world. I am a sucker for sculpture and could have spent all day gazing at his work. Stop in- you will appreciate everything you see. xo

He is an amazing artist and a super nice man. Seriously has become on of my all time favorite…read moreartists. I am drawn to his work. If I could afford it, I would have several in my home!!

Amazing studio that walks you through the history of New Orleans through art. We arrived on a a…read moreSaturday and were lucky to get a free tour, which I would highly recommend. If we didn't have the tour guide, we wouldn't have understood the true meaning behind some of the projects. I learned so much about the city and the art is breathtaking. Would recommend for anyone. There unfortunately was not any air conditioning at the time of our tour, so keep that in mind. There were fans and water available, however.

I visited StudioBe a few years ago and was blown away. This time around it felt a little more…read moresparse, but also a little neglected. It just didn't have the same energy. That being said, it's worth it to visit again if you've been before. Many of the old pieces have sold and there are new pieces on display. And the talent is still phenomenal.

This place is so colorful and welcoming. It has on display all these wonderful costumes from Mardi…read moreGras past. There is some information about Mardi Gras on display. You can also try on some of the costumes in the back room that is holding over a 1,000 handmade costume. The employees were the star of the show. What amazing people to meet and talk too. Explaining the culture of Mardi Gras. The price of admission is $17. That is fair for the museum. If you go, go for the wonderful conversation and unique experience.

Terrific comprehensive museum of all things Mardi Gras and New Orleans. Pricing is slightly…read moreaggressive, but it's worth it for the comprehensive look. someone recommended this as a "all tourists should see this "exhibit and it was definitely a must see.

I had a great time. The gentleman at the front desk was very helpful, nice and welcoming. It was…read morevery wonderful to see the movie turn comic strip that was a film. I had seen long ago. It was not something I was expecting and I was very happy to be reminded of such a great film. I would highly recommend it's a great value for The cost and it has a wide range of difference.

I was so excited to visit and so disappointed when I went. They had a new photography exhibit which…read morewas great, and I wanted to take my time and appreciate it. I looked on the website to plan my visit in advance, and saw that they hold themselves out as a very accessible space, with both wheelchairs and folding gallery benches available on request at the front desk and a commitment to accessibility. I went on. Monday, and there were only a few other guests there, so the timing seemed perfect as well. When I asked at the desk, the two staffers had no idea what I was talking about and said they didn't have wheelchairs or anything else for accessibility. I had already paid for myself and my companion, and really wanted to experience this space, but the lack of advertised accessibility meant I had to rush through, leaving a lot unappreciated and using all of my spoons for the day. I can't recommend visiting what would otherwise be a great space until they are able to fix their accessibility issues or fix the misleading statements on their website, since the best museum in the world is useless if you don't have meaningful access.