Madame John's Legacy, Louisiana State Museum

Madame John's Legacy is one of the finest examples of French Colonial architecture in North America.
Madame John's Legacy is one of the finest examples of French Colonial architecture in North America.
Interior courtyards promoted cooling ventilation.
Interior courtyards promoted cooling ventilation.
Built in 1788, the house is the subject of many local legends.
Built in 1788, the house is the subject of many local legends.

Location

632 Dumaine St.
Between Royal and Chartres Streets
New Orleans LA 70116

Tour Madame John's Legacy and step back in time to Creole New Orleans in the late 18th Century. Built in 1788, Madame John's is a showcase of  "green design"  in a subtropical climate and features broad shaded galleries, well-ventilated rooms, and a cooling cellar. Currently on view: "The Palm, the Pine, and the Cypress: Newcomb Pottery of New Orleans."

P.S. Enjoy your visit and be sure to ask your Louisiana State Museum host  how Madame John's got its name.      

Amenities

General Information
  • Open Year-Round
  • Family Friendly
  • Free Admission
Areas (Louisiana Tour Guide)
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