Museum
The Cabildo
Three floors of Louisiana history beside Jackson Square, in the building where the Louisiana Purchase transfer took place.
701 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA, 70116Open map
Why go
Last tickets are sold at 3:30pm, half an hour before closing. The museum closes Mondays; elevators reach each floor, and text guides are available in four languages.
- Good for
- Daytime · Solo
- Time
- 1 hr – 3 hr
- Cost
- $$
- Plan
- Check the schedule
Before you go
Hours, access, admission, menus, programming, and temporary closures can change; check the linked owner or public page before making a special trip.