NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM MONTH - One Membership. A Month of Discovery.
Museum Month is a collaboration between 25 museums of all sizes across the greater New Orleans area. It offers museum members the opportunity to visit all participating institutions, FREE OF CHARGE, using their current membership throughout the month of August. This is a perfect affordable way to stay cool while entertaining and educating you and your family! From world-renowned institutions to hidden neighborhood gems, this annual celebration invites locals and visitors to immerse themselves in art, history, music, culture, and innovation — all with the power of one museum membership. How It Works: Are you a member of any participating museum? You’re in! Throughout the month of August 2025, your active membership grants you free admission to all other participating museums.
Not yet a member? No problem — explore the list of participating museums and join one today to unlock Museum Month access citywide. For more guidelines to know before you go, click here.
New This Year: The Museum Month Passport
Track your visits, collect stamps, and uncover the full story of New Orleans’ vibrant museum scene. Available at participating museums while supplies last.
Many museums will also have limited-time exhibitions on display, making this the perfect time for a visit. Not a member of a local museum yet? Join a participating museum today!
The 1850 House • Americna Italian Cultural Center • Ashe Cultural Arts Center •The Backstreet Cultural Museum • The Cabildo • Confederate Memorial Hall Museum • Contemporary Arts Center • Friends of the Cabildo • Hermann-Grima House • The Historic BK House and Gardens • The Historic New Orleans Collection • Longue Vue House and Gardens • Louisiana Children's Museum • Louisiana Civil Rights Museum • Louisiana State Museum • Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience • New Orleans African American Museum • New Orleans Museum of Art • New Orleans Pharmacy Museum • Ogden Museum of Southern Art • The Pitot House • The Presbytere Sazerac House • Southern Food and Beverage Museum • StudioBE • TEP Center • The National WWII Museum • The Vue
Share YOUR experiences throughout Museum Month! Tag yourself using #MuseumMonth on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Please review each museum’s visitor policy and visiting hours before arrival. Please note, free entrance to participating museums during Museum Month is limited to 2 people per membership, regardless of membership type (including group or family memberships). Proof of a current museum membership is required.
