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title: "Historic New Orleans Collection on Royal Street"
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summary: "The Historic New Orleans Collection is a free history museum and research center located at 520 Royal Street in New Orleans, devoted to the people, places, and traditions of New Orleans and the Gulf South. The museum offers free admission with required tickets, guided tours, and hosts multiple exhibitions including works on the American Revolution, local artists, music, civil rights, and Louisiana's coastal environment."
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# Historic New Orleans Collection on Royal Street

A free history museum and research center devoted to the people, places, and traditions of New Orleans and the Gulf South. About Us About Us Visit Plan Your Visit Plan Your Visit Hours & Location 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 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 Contact Us 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 Visual Art & Artists Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions September 18, 2026 to May 9, 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 (Traveling) August 24 to September 25, 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 Gambit Weekly Spotlights Upcoming Bunny Matthews Book and Exhibition The article and podcast episode preview HNOC’s exhibition and book, “Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions,” launching September 18. Learn More WWL-TV Previews Bunny Matthews Exhibition Opening September 18 Curatorial Cataloger Emily Perkins discusses how “Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions” will bring the New Orleans artist’s work to life. Learn More September Issue of ANTIGRAVITY Magazine Explores Life of Bunny Matthews Authors Michael Tisserand and Alison Fensterstock, joined by son Jude Matthews, discuss the complicated subject of “Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions.” Learn More Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Bunny Matthews Book Events Join us for New Orleans-area events and book signings celebrating the release of HNOC’s publication “Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions.” Learn More WWNO’s “The Reading Life” Features Authors of HNOC’s Upcoming Bunny Matthews Book Host Susan Larson interviews authors Alison Fensterstock and Michael Tisserand about the legendary artist and their book “Bunny Mathews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions.” Learn More Previous Next Previous Next Upcoming Events View More View More September 24 to September 26, 2026 Symposium America&Spain250 Symposium Presents Spain and the American Revolution along the Mississippi River Presented by the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute (QSSI), join us for a special symposium exploring Spain’s strategic, social, and cultural impact on the American Revolution. Symposium Read More October 5 to October 19, 2026 HNOC Travel HNOC Travel 2026 Vietnam and Cambodia Join us for an unforgettable journey to Southeast Asia’s mainland as we explore the incredibly rich cultural heritage of Vietnam and Cambodia. HNOC Travel Read More Saturday October 10, 2026 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Symposium, Lecture, Film Remaking Revolution: History in Popular Culture In this mini symposium, explore how film, music, video games, and media continually reshape our modern understanding of revolutionary ideas. Symposium, Lecture, Film Read More Wednesday October 14, 2026 6–8 p.m. Film, Panel Discussion Preserving the Party: The Legacy of Halloween New Orleans HNOC and LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana host a retrospective celebration of Halloween New Orleans and Project Lazarus with renowned gallery owner Arthur Roger. Film, Panel Discussion Read More Saturday October 17, 2026 10 a.m.–12 p.m. For Educators, Workshop Educator Workshop: “American Revolution” Educators are invited to a free workshop to learn about how to deepen their students’ understanding of the American Revolution in Louisiana. For Educators, Workshop Read More Load more Stay Connected Subscribe to Our Newsletter Email address Subscribe Research & Collections Learn More Learn More 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 Touro Infirmary Archives A vast collection spanning the history of the oldest continuously operating hospital in New Orleans. View View Recent Acquisitions Hugh Hefner Letter Learn More Recent Acquisitions Braughn Family Photomontage Learn More Recent Acquisitions Mario Dipietrantonio Collection Learn More Signature Collections Robert R. Livingston’s Louisiana Purchase Letter Learn More Staff Picks Christmas Card to Tessie, Leona, Ruby, and Gail Learn More Recent Acquisitions Bob Kaufman Broadside Poems Learn More Staff Picks The South Pass Jetties of the Mississippi Learn More Staff Picks Jordan Noble Drum Learn More Previous Next Previous Next F irst D raft Visit the Blog Visit the Blog Stories from the Historic New Orleans Collection First Draft The Rise and Fall of John Law The Scottish financier set off a speculation bubble that accelerated development in the early Louisiana colony—and nearly ruined the French economy. View View FIRST DRAFT NEWSLETTER New Orleans Stories, Delivered to Your Inbox Email address Subscribe Publishing Explore our popular books and quarterly magazine. Learn More Learn More Preorder Now Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions The bold personality of New Orleans’s legendary cartoonist and writer springs from the page in this first monograph of his work by Alison Fensterstock and Michael Tisserand. Preorder Preorder Learn More History For Everyone Dive into HNOC’s content, collections, and upcoming community events. View More View More Events 2026 Chess Club Meeting September 12, 2026, 1–3 p.m. Join HNOC’s free, all-ages Chess Club to learn more about the game and help plan future gatherings and events. View View Events Fall 2026 Educator Open House September 19, 2026, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. New Orleans-area educators are invited to learn about HNOC resources available to them and their students. View View 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. Learn More Learn More Donate & Support Become a member and support our mission. Support Become a Member The Historic New Orleans Collection is for everyone! Get the most out of your visit to HNOC with great year-round perks, and find the membership level right for you. Learn More Learn More Events Cheers to 60 Years! Presented by Ryan Gootee General Contractors October 29, 2026, 6–9 p.m. Join us in celebrating HNOC‘s 60th birthday with an unforgettable evening in the French Quarter. View View Stay Connected Subscribe to Our Newsletter Email address Subscribe