New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
Type: Art & Culture, Museums
10Best Says
Harry Potter would be right at home in this teeny tiny French Quarter landmark with its oddball displays of gris-gris (voodoo charms), potions and all kinds of memorabilia pertaining to Voodoo queen... Read More
Harry Potter would be right at home in this teeny tiny French Quarter landmark with its oddball displays of gris-gris (voodoo charms), potions and all kinds of memorabilia pertaining to Voodoo queen Marie Laveau, a 19th century priestess and one of New Orleans' most colorful characters. Ask about scheduled rituals and guided tours to spiritually charged haunts. And yes, spells and voodoo dolls are for sale. Marie Laveau's tomb is said to be in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, but you'll need a guide to get in, a relatively new development in place because Laveau's fans had a habit of regularly defacing her grave.
Hours:
- Daily 10am-6pm
Admissions:
- $7; Senior $5.50; Student $5.50; Military $5.50; Child (12) $3.50
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Beth D'Addono
New Orleans Local Expert
- Family-Friendly Museums: "Ask about voodoo themed walking tours from the helpful staff."
- Museums: "There is usually a psychic reader on hand if you want to tempt the future."
- Best for Family-Friendly Museums Because: Families can walk on the wild side a bit by checking out the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
- Best for Museums Because: Voodoo is a tantalizing aspect of New Orleans history and this museum offers a portal into its past.
