Historic New Orleans Collection | Historic New Orleans Collection Skip to content A free history museum and research center devoted to the people, places, and traditions of New Orleans and the Gulf South. Visit Museum: 520 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Open Maps Holiday Hours Admission is free, but tickets are required. Stop by the front desk or reserve tickets online. Ticket covers admission to all exhibitions and certain daily programs. Get Tickets Museum: (504) 523-4662 Williams Research Center: (504) 598-7171 Mailing address: 533 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130 Contact Form Current Exhibitions View More View More Colonial Wars & Conflicts American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition March 20, 2026 to January 17, 2027 View View Music & Musicians New Orleans Musicians in Art: Selections from the Permanent Collection November 4, 2025 to May 16, 2027 View View The Civil Rights Movement The Trail They Blazed June 6, 2025 to June 7, 2026 View View Land Loss & Climate Change A Vanishing Bounty: Louisiana’s Coastal Environment and Culture Ongoing View View French Quarter Life French Quarter Life: People and Places in the Vieux Carré Ongoing View View French Quarter Life French Quarter Galleries Ongoing View View Visit Tours & Daily Programs Get more out of your museum visit with a guided tour, Shortcut Talk, or daily program. View View Visit Museum Admission is Always Free Get Tickets Get Tickets Latest News Browse All Browse All NOLA Now: HNOC Offers Curator Camp for Museum-Loving Teens Happening June 8–12, 2026, the summer program brings history, art, and museums to life for local teens. HNOC Announces Winners of 2026 Student Writing Contest This year’s contest challenged students to address important civil rights issues facing America today and in the future, inspired by the HNOC exhibition “The Trail They Blazed.” NOLA.com: See a 360-Degree View of the American Revolution at this New French Quarter Exhibit Contributing writer Dave Walker asked HNOC’s chief curator about what visitors can look foward to in the new interactive exhibition. HNOC Commemorates America’s 250th Anniversary with 2026 Programs From concerts to panel discussions, the Collection joins organizations across the country in marking the anniversary. Country Roads Magazine: Time Travel on Royal Street Read an exclusive preview of HNOC’s new exhibition, “American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition,” on view until January 17, 2027. Upcoming Events View More View More Friday May 8, 2026 5–7 p.m. French Quarter Fridays, Concert, America 250 Courtyard Sessions Catie Rodgers and Her Swing Orchestra Featuring Lena Prima HNOC kicks off its Courtyard Sessions concert series with a tribute to the Great American Songbook. French Quarter Fridays, Concert, America 250 Saturday May 16, 2026 1–3 p.m. Chess Club, Students & Families 2026 Chess Club Meeting Join HNOC’s free, all-ages Chess Club to learn more about the game and help plan future gatherings and events. Chess Club, Students & Families Thursday May 21, 2026 6–7:15 p.m. Lecture, America 250 Independence Lost: Lives on the Edge of the American Revolution Pulitzer Prize-winning author Kathleen DuVal explores the impact of the American Revolution on Louisiana and the Gulf South region. Lecture, America 250 Sunday June 7, 2026 HNOC Travel, America 250 HNOC Travel 2026 Revolutionary Elegance in Colonial Williamsburg Step back in time with HNOC for an exclusive five-day exploration of the nation’s largest living history museum. HNOC Travel, America 250 Monday June 8, 2026 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Curator Camp, Students & Families Students & Families Curator Camp 2026 HNOC’s annual weeklong summer program for history-minded teens returns in 2026. Curator Camp, Students & Families Stay Connected Subscribe to Our Newsletter Research & Collections 410 Chartres Street Visit the Williams Research Center Explore centuries of Gulf South culture with unparalleled access to rare documents, art, and historic treasures. Stop in or browse our online catalog. Visit Visit Online Catalog Collection Highlights Explore historic artifacts from HNOC’s vault. Browse All Browse All Collection highlights Polo Silk Photographs His party pics captured the New Orleans music scene when Cash Money Records and New Orleans rap were on the precipice of worldwide fame. View View Signature Collections Cane River Collection Artist Archives Leigh “Little Queenie” Harris Collection Staff Picks Dr. Tichenor’s Bottle Label Staff Picks Ursuline Communion Wafer Iron Staff Picks Cypress Water Pipe Decorative Arts & Material Culture Fortier Embroidery Sampler Recent Acquisitions Dr. Louis Charles Roudanez Papers Laussat Acquisitions Black River Country irst raft Visit the Blog Visit the Blog Stories from the Historic New Orleans Collection First Draft The French Quarter That Made Cosimo Matassa Before his recording studio changed the course of American popular music, Cosimo Matassa grew up in a teeming French Quarter community that no longer exists. View View FIRST DRAFT NEWSLETTER New Orleans Stories, Delivered to Your Inbox History For Everyone Dive into family friendly content and events at HNOC. View More View More Events Curator Camp 2026 June 8 to June 12, 2026 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. HNOC’s annual weeklong summer program for history-minded teens returns in 2026. Publishing Explore our publications, from HNOC books to the First Draft blog. Books Tennessee Williams Annual Review 2026 View View Buy Now Shop & Relax Visit The Shop Our award-winning museum shop offers gifts by local artists, HNOC books, merchandise inspired by objects from our holdings, and much more. Shop Now Shop Now Visit The Café Relax and recharge while enjoying a coffee or pastry in our historic and picturesque Brulatour Courtyard. Donate & Support Support Become a Member The Collection is for everyone! Get the most out of your visit to HNOC and find the membership level right for you. Events Cheers to 60 Years! October 29, 2026 Join us in celebrating HNOC‘s 60th birthday with an unforgettable evening in the French Quarter. Subscribe to Updates Subscribe to Updates Stay Connected Subscribe to Our Newsletter