Old U.S. Mint
The only building in America to have served both as a U.S. and Confederate Mint, the Old U.S. Mint is now also a permanent exhibit space and home to many traveling exhibits. It's also the location of the Louisiana Historical Center, a resources for historians and researchers.
400 Esplanade Ave New Orleans , LA 70116 United States
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The fenced in lawn is a great place to let your kids run around. Most parks in and around the quarter are filled with drunks and litter. So we bring the boy here
Great historical site ! Wish there was some more "behind the scenes" access, but I'm sure there's no funding for it.
Can't wait to see legendary guitarist Will Ackerman with @FLOWtheGroup in the music space here on Thursday May 10th!!! Don't miss it!
Even if you're not a history buff, it's worth checking out. The museum isn't that large; you can see it all in an hour.
is home to the Louisiana Historical Center,which is located on the 3rd floor. The Reading Room,dedicated to Researcher's is on the 2nd floor.
We got to see a musical demo from nola park rangers on the top floor. It was a lot of fun!
Cheek out the live music venue upstairs. Local legends hold court here during the day.
Enjoy the live local music of the Park Rangers from the New Orleans National Historical Park !
make sure you walk upstairs to the second floor for the jazz museum
Great venue for a variety of events .
Interesting place. It was interesting to see the old coins from the mid1800s.
Check out the old school coins !
Very cool to see, still in great condition
3rd floor theatre . arrive early for best seats!
Great music venue
Jazz museum too.
If you're here during French Quarter Fest make sure you get some crawfish egg rolls from Amy's Vietnamese Café booth !
Slightly dull museum but looks like there's better things to come
Nice free museum .
Need more benches in Preservation Hall area upstairs
French Quarter Fest Rocks!!!!'
Opened in 1838, The New Orleans Mint is currently the oldest surviving structure to have served as a U.S. Mint . Since 1981 it has served as a branch of the Louisiana State Museum .
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Cool building and the exhibits are neat as well, especially the exhibit on the history of the building! Also the Louis Prima exhibit is pretty amazing...the monkey king from Jungle Book...who knew?! - Sarah-Elizabeth Gundlach Lambousy
Stumbled on free Saturday matinee set. Pretty damn cool place to get a break from bourbon street - Diana K
One of the best museums I've ever been to. The Road to Japan and Road to Berlin exhibits are so well done! Definitely plan to spend at least 4 hours here. - Rachel Rubin
Fine small space with interesting exhibits and very knowledgeable and friendly staff. - Shelley MacGregor
Awesome exhibits on Katrina impact and Mardi Gras history... much larger than expected, be ready to take about 90 min or more to get thru both floors (especially if ya read each poster/artifact)! - Andrew C
Lovely to walk through, there is usually live music and tasty treats to try! Plus great scenery - Candice Rivera
Lovely park with scenic views. Great place for people watching. You’ll find plenty of artists and painters around here. - Kimmie Ohh
Always good! Don't bother getting expensive dessert at your fancy restaurant. Stop by here for after dinner coffee and beignets. Cheap and delicious! Cash only! - nobodys business
Category Arts and Entertainment » Museum » History Museum
Place United States » Louisiana » Orleans Parish » New Orleans » French Quarter