What are my options for attractions and museums?
——————————————————————————– The arts scene is exploding and our galleries are among the finest in North America. The Contemporary Arts Center celebrated the annual Whitney White Linen Night in August 2007, an event that celebrates the arts scene in New Orleans’ Warehouse District, which welcomed thousands. There are many cultural attractions, such as: plantation homes, riverboat cruises, city tours, Mardi Gras World, Café Du Monde, Cabildo State Museum, New Orleans Historic Collection, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Audubon Zoo, National World War II Museum, Harrah’s Casino and its entertainment-filled Fulton Street Promenade, New Orleans Museum of Art, Bestoff Sculpture Garden, National World War II Museum, Contemporary Arts Center, Louisiana Children’s Museum, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the New Orleans Ballet and much more. The insectarium will open in 2008.
The arts scene is exploding and our galleries are among the finest in North America. The Contemporary Arts Center celebrated the annual Whitney White Linen Night in August 2007, an event that celebrates the arts scene in New Orleans’ Warehouse District, which welcomed thousands. There are many cultural attractions, such as: plantation homes, riverboat cruises, city tours, Mardi Gras World, Café Du Monde, Cabildo State Museum, New Orleans Historic Collection, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Audubon Zoo, National World War II Museum, Harrah’s Casino and its entertainment-filled Fulton Street Promenade, New Orleans Museum of Art, Bestoff Sculpture Garden, National World War II Museum, Contemporary Arts Center, Louisiana Children’s Museum, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the New Orleans Ballet and much more. The insectarium will open in 2008.
The arts scene is exploding and our galleries are among the finest in North America. There are many cultural attractions, such as: plantation homes, riverboat cruises, city tours, Mardi Gras World, Café Du Monde, Cabildo State Museum, New Orleans Historic Collection, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Audubon Zoo, National World War II Museum, Harrah’s Casino, New Orleans Museum of Art, Bestoff Sculpture Garden, National World War II Museum, Contemporary Arts Center, Louisiana Children’s Museum, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the New Orleans Ballet and much more.
New Orleans—widely known for raucous Mardi Gras and spirited nightlife —now has a new and somewhat unexpected label: family destination. With the June 2008 opening of the Audubon Insectarium, the new Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World, the return of the entire streetcar line, longstanding classic family-friendly places, and history and culture unsurpassed by any U.S. city, New Orleans has emerged as an ideal destination for families. The city of New Orleans is proud to host some of the most spectacular theatrical performances and world-renowned art exhibits. The Mahalia Jackson Theatre of the Performing Arts re-opened on January 8, 2009, after a $27 million renovation. The building now includes a state-of-the-art sound system, a new orchestra shell and enhanced lighting and is the home to several musical and theatrical performances. Prospect.1 New Orleans, November 1, 2008-January 18, 2009, featured 81 local, national and international contemporary artists’ works in over 100,000 square fee
New Orleans—widely known for raucous Mardi Gras and spirited nightlife—now has a new and somewhat unexpected label: family destination. With the June 2008 opening of the Audubon Insectarium, the new Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World, the return of the entire streetcar line, longstanding classic family-friendly places, and history and culture unsurpassed by any U.S. city, New Orleans has emerged as an ideal destination for families. The Audubon Insectarium is celebrating one year! The museum, which is completely dedicated to insects and their relatives, is home to 900,000+ bugs. This family-fun museum is celebrating another great honor as well. Chosen from more than 120 nominees, Audubon Insectarium received an award for Outstanding Achievement at the 15th annual Thea Awards Gala on March 7, 2009. Spectators marvel at war memorabilia for a first-hand history lesson at the National World War II Museum. This perfect family attraction is currently undergoing a $300 million expansion titled Th
