Hands-On Haunted: Paranormal 101

This place offers an intriguing mix of voodoo merchandise, disturbing historical exhibits, and paranormal experiences. The museum covers genuine New Orleans history, including the chilling Addie and Zack murder site with original fixtures still intact. Visitors praise the eerie atmosphere and interesting memorabilia throughout. The staff gets high marks for being welcoming and helpful, and the museum tours provide solid spooky content for those interested in darker local history. Private sessions with Mary for readings and ghost hunts draw mixed feedback. Some guests describe transformative, personalized experiences where Mary provided uncanny insights and spot-on guidance. Others found the séances generic and underwhelming, cautioning that the psychic readings lean toward general statements rather than specific details. The ghost hunting equipment is available for those interested in paranormal investigation. There's one persistent concern worth noting: several visitors report finding the shop unexpectedly closed during posted business hours despite "back in 5 minutes" signs, so you might want to have backup plans nearby if you're making a special trip.