Looking for Halloween things to do in New Orleans? Add the famous Skeleton House in New Orleans to your spooky season bucket list! This New Orleans Halloween attraction is filled with creative skeleton displays, funny scenes, and plenty of photo opportunities. It's a fun stop for families, locals, and anyone looking for free Halloween activities in New Orleans. read more

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Oh my word! I am still laughing! We are in town for the Fried Chicken Festival ( my daughter is a judge) and a local friend of hers ( also a judge) brought us here after oysters and cocktails. So entertaining. They had scores of skeletons with outfits, funny sayings and everything else you could think of. Whoever designed this display is a genius. Don't miss it. read more

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Super fun place just to stop by and visit. This isn't a business, it's someone's residence that decided to start placing skellies around the yard. The names that are added are fun and playful. There are a lot. There is even a sign of retired names of skeletons. Definitely visit when in town. read more

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They do such an amazing job on the house. I'm so glad I made sure I went to go see it! read more

The Skeleton House - Local Flavor Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Such a cool Halloween display. I k ow how much work and time went into to this. We loved it! read more

The Skeleton House - Local Flavor Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

A visit to The Skeleton House is a Halloween tradition not to be missed- it never disappoints and never gets old! Drawing from current events and pop culture- it is always funny, fresh and on point! read more

First, I love you can just type in skeleton house in maps and find this. Second, it WAS very crowded when we went however everyone took turns getting up to the fence and moving along. There are soooooooooooo many skeletons!!!!! So much to see and laugh at! Super easy to get to. This is definitely worth a visit!! read more

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This was such a fun surprise in New Orleans. The signs and costumes are hysterical. You could take an hour looking at all of them. read more

The Skeleton House - Local Flavor Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Why didn't the skeleton cross the road? Because he had no guts. Unless he lives at the Skeleton House on St. Charles and State Street. Why leave the boneyard when you live at the most Boo-tiful address in New Orleans. Grab a Ben Yay at Mourning Call. Catch a ride with the DEADverly KILLbillies in the CARcass. Go dancing with MARROW-lyn Monroe. She is drop dead gorgeous with her great bone structure. Love music? Pelvis Presley and Pelvis Costello are joined at the hips. Trombone Shorty gives a great show. Love a great wedding. Got cold feet? Remember it is until death do you part. Or visit the Dead Sea. See Albert EinSPINE or Scary Potter. Or Tulane President Mike Fists GREEN WAVE. Remember to visit the next door neighbors. They are trying to Keep up with the Bones. So when you visit the Pearly Gates at the Skeleton House, May the Corpse Be With You. Happy Halloween! read more

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I absolutely adore this piece of New Orleans culture. I've heard of the skeleton house before, and seen plenty of pictures but it's not the same as going in person. After riding past on the streetcar several times, I hopped off for a closer look and proceeded to laugh until I cried. They seem to have more skeletons every year, and definitely new jokes although you'd think they'd run out by now. The whole thing is just delightful good fun, and I look forward to seeing what next year brings as well. Once you're done reading puns, snapping pictures, and laughing so hard you start wheezing, I do recommend taking a wander through the neighborhood to admire the other architecture and the other Halloween decorations. The city takes it pretty seriously and there are some excellent displays. read more

This incredible community experience is provided annually by the homeowners - with dedication, they have built an impressive personality skeleton boneyard, naming each one with hilarious and personal devotion to the city's and country's many characters. A not to be missed Halloween outing. read more

The Skeleton House - Local Flavor Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We LOVED all the different displays! There was something for everyone. Harry Potter looked like he was actually flying! read more

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Awesome for the kiddos! Loved all the different skeletons and the home is so beautiful.

Located on St Charles and right on the streetcar line, this is a perfect spot for a spooky not gory decorations. Fun to be seen by all. A little parody and a lot of fun, this is great to look at. I was in the middle of doing errands and stopped by on a nice Sunday in October and was pleasantly surprised and delighted. I recommend anyone in the area stop by for a gander. You will not regret it at all. read more

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What's not to love about the Skeleton House? Even though I've seen the skeleton house before I always seem to forget about it until I'm driving by it! Haha This past Halloween I was on my way home from trick or treating with my nieces and nephew when I saw people pulling over and out of curiosity I looked and saw they were checking out the skeleton house! Since I wasn't in a rush to get home I pulled over too and parked! I appreciate the different puns that the owner makes for the skeletons! Some of my favorites were the 610 Stompers one, LSU and Saints ones as well as Beauty and the Beast! They do such a wonderful job of decorating their home and front lawn for Halloween! It's such a treat checking everything out! Happy Halloween! read more

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Just gets bigger & better every year! Witty and satirical, always in good humor. Many thanks for this unique gift to the city, what a labor of love. I live in the neighborhood so pass this almost daily and it's always puts a big smile on my face. read more

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This Midwesterner enjoys the annual display and am so happy to have made it again in 2024. It's so worth the diversion from the French Quarter to go see this treasure! read more

The Skeleton House - Skeleton House, Garden District - Local Flavor Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We look forward to visiting every year. It's so creative and fun. The Taylor Swift skeletons (with Travis "Skelce") stole the show. As my teen daughter said, they really ate that up. I agree. read more

Whether you live in New Orleans or you're just visiting around Halloween, the Skeleton House on St Charles Avenue is a must see for Halloween lovers. The skeletons are all dressed up and posed to be parodies of real people/fictional characters each with its own label identifying who (or what) the skeleton is and often times with a clever quote. My personal two favorites this year were "Beauty and D'ceased" and "Olaf in Summer" although "Blake Skelton" was also near the top of my list. Go check it out! It's free, funny, and will get you in the Halloween spirit. No better place to have this than in the Halloween capital of the the US - New Orleans. read more

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Please remember this is a private residence and the skeleton display is only up for the month of October. Other holiday decorations appear for Christmas and Mardi Gras, but the skeletons go back "in the closet" usually November 1st, unless that day falls on a Sunday. read more

Such a great NOLA experience. Fancy mansion on the Ave that decorates for all the masses to see come Halloween. A must stop every October. Love the topical skeletons and the nieces liked figuring out who was who. Although the 8 year old said that the Annie skeleton must be old because Annie has brown hair now not red. All knowing children, y'all. Family legend says that my great grandfather helped build this house but we know how those legends are. read more

The Skeleton House - the nieces imitating/contemplating the skeletons - Local Flavor Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This house is so cool. The owners put a lot of time and effort into making this display so neat! We parked along the street and got out to see the house. There were so many skeletons which so many different puns. It definitely stands out from any other Halloween house I have seen decorated in New Orleans! read more

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Who are these people and how can I become their best friend?! (spoiler alert: Morgan F reveals that the genius behind the operation is Louellen Berger) Check out the website that I've just added to this listing for more insight! For years, we've driven past the Skeleton House several times, and I always said we needed to get out and examine everything more closely. Finally last night we did just that. I could have spent a half hour out there and I totally missed some of what was going on because I was too busy IG storying the hell out of everything, but WOW, this palatial mansion and its surroundings are beyond the great beyond. Make sure you go all the way to the sidewalk on State Street to see the Nightmare on State Street (hilarious commentary on NOLA roads here that locals will appreciate). Pro Tip: They give out non edibles for Halloween (*on Halloween itself* don't you go expecting treats before the big day) so that every child, even those with dietary restrictions, can walk away happy. Love. read more

a must see while in town. i spent about 30 mins here. yes, its free. they even had something to scan to listen to some music. its silly and fun, but something to check out that doesnt require drinking. easy to find, and theres a trolley stop right out in front. read more

So cute! Love it! There were people walking around everywhere looking at them. Everywhere you look you notice something new.

Very cool to see. Took an uber here and a street car back. Very creative these people are. This must of taken a lot of time and thinking to put this together. read more

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Came in from out of town for Halloween and this was on the bucket list. I was so impressed by how well done this house was and how organized it was - even with all the chaos of the trick or treaters. This is a must see if you are in town for Halloween. read more

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A New Orleans Halloween experience would not be complete without a visit to the Skeleton House, owned by "funny bone" enthusiast Louellen Berger who curates a bone yard filled with skeletons of local and national recognition toting a satirical, macabre twist to their names, i.e. Bryan Bat, Mourning Call, and TromBONE Shorty. While the yard is not open to walkers (dead or alive), I do believe on All Hallow's Eve the like may walk the grounds to Trick or, more preferably, Treat on the premise. You can also easily take pictures from outside the fence and point out your favorites of her 50 themed, freaky friends. I currently do not have a mini carbon copy of myself to tout up the stairs so till then...but I do encourage stopping by to thank Ms. Berger for her bone-tiring efforts each year to entertain her fellow New Orleanians. read more

Love this place! The hard work that must go into putting this up every year is unfathomable. Thanks for being so creative! read more

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Fun fun fun! Too many humorous characters to choose a favorite. Takes about 15-20 Minutes to see them all. In a residential area, but is a recommended stop when in NOLA. read more

The Skeleton House - Local Flavor Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

If you are a scary person when it comes to Halloween and not much into the frightening or gory stuff, the Skeleton House is a treat. Day or night it is a funny fright. There is even a box for suggestions for next year. As you look upon the skeletal scene there are various depictions of jokes, play on words about famous people, national as well as local politics. I was laughing from the time I arrived until the time I left. Some of the situations are hilarious. I really loved the GoT one. But there were so many it's hard to pick one favorite. read more

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So fun & creative. Easy to see from the trolley but you'll definitely want to take a closer look so you can see how they've named/dressed/staged all their skeletons. read more

I'm not exactly sure how long The Skeleton House has been haunting St. Charles Avenue, but I believe it's the better part of five years. This is one of those things that makes New Orleans unique- some folks decided to decorate the outside of their home and lawn with "punny" skeletons- and nothing is more scary than a good pun. I've visited the house in past years and it just gets bigger every year. I think my favorite this year was their take on Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump and I got a kick out of "Skully Skullenberger". You aren't allowed on the property itself, so you have to be satisfied with checking everything out through their gate. You really can't be shocked, as there are A LOT of skeletons the owners don't want disturbed. Put this on your "must visit" while celebrating Halloween in New Orleans. read more

Amazing Halloween attraction. There were many creative combinations of skeletons and puns. Well lit and a wonderful display.

This is the level I aspire my Halloween decorations to reach! Love all the puns! This is one of my favorites spots in my favorite city! A must-see for Halloween fanatics like me! I didn't have a pen & paper to leave a suggestion, so here it is: Robone Hood & his Band of Marrow Men Also: Captain Jack Scarrow read more

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this house. A friend of mine invited me to go with her to see the house and I am so glad that I did. I have told so many people about it. This house is awesome; a must see for all. Make sure you have time to visit everything because it is not something that you can just breeze by. I will be back every year to see what is new. Thank you so much to the owners for taking the time to put this up every year for people like me to enjoy and admire. read more

In a city full of unique and creative spots, the "Skeleton House" sets itself apart. The yard is covered in skeletons, all with fun takes on celebrity names and pop culture themes. My favorites were Scary Poppins and Obits Redding! It seems like from other reviews and the suggestion box located on property new skeletons are added each year or changed up depending on current events. A fun stop during the Halloween season in NOLA! read more