New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture and History

Located in Treme, the oldest surviving black community in the United States, the New Orleans African American Museum is dedicated to protecting, preserving, and promoting through education the history, art, and communities of African Americans in New Orleans and the African diaspora. Located on the site of a former plantation, The Museum is housed in the beautiful Treme Villa, considered by some to be one of the finest examples of a Creole villa in the city. Built in 1828-29, the home retains many of its original decorative details. Be sure to see Louisiana-Congo: The Bertrand Donation, a collection of exquisite African beadwork, costumes, masks, textiles, musical instruments and divination objects. Plan to wander the serene gardens surrounding the villa.