Explore New Orleans’ historic red-light district with all-day museum admission
Stay As Long As You Like • Last Entry 5:15pm • Close at 6pm
6-20 people
All-access ticket, Self-guided
Explore the museum at your own pace with an all-access, self-guided ticket. Enter any time during open hours and stay as long as you like.
Admission is for ages 18+; ages 13–17 are allowed only with a parent, and no one under 13 is admitted. Your ticket is valid only on the date listed and is non-refundable.
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: 3JSBY9
Admission is for ages 18+. Teenagers ages 13–17 may enter only if accompanied by a parent, at the parent’s discretion. No one under 13 is allowed. Staff may check ID and refuse entry if you do not meet these age requirements.
No. Your ticket is valid only on the date listed on the ticket.
Last admittance is at 5:15 p.m. Museum doors close at 6 p.m.
1010 Conti Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112 US
Step inside the New Orleans Storyville Museum and you find yourself surrounded by the sounds, images, and stories of one of America's most notorious neighborhoods. Gas-lamp atmosphere, vintage photography, and carefully preserved artifacts pull you into the world of early twentieth-century New Orleans. The New Orleans Storyville Museum captures the district that gave birth to jazz, telling its complex, layered story with honesty and depth.
This intimate museum offers a thoughtfully curated look at New Orleans' notorious red-light district history and its role in shaping the city's culture, particularly the birth of jazz. Visitors consistently praise how the exhibits strike a tasteful balance, presenting the colorful past in an informative way without sensationalizing it. The interactive displays and well-researched materials create an engaging experience that gives you a deeper understanding of the city's unique heritage. Most people spend about 1.5 to 2 hours exploring the space, which provides enough time to read through the detailed placards and listen to audio elements. The museum stands out for offering something different from typical French Quarter attractions. Multiple reviewers mentioned discovering it while wandering and being pleasantly surprised by how much they learned. It's located just off Bourbon Street, making it an accessible stop during explorations. Note that this is an adult-oriented museum given the subject matter, so leave the kids elsewhere. Expect to do plenty of reading if you want the full experience, but reviewers found it worthwhile and educational rather than overwhelming.
Very informative museum with very nice employees.
Bryce Williams
September 9, 2026
Very informative museum with very nice employees.
Bryce Williams
September 9, 2026
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