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Madame John's Legacy, Louisiana State Museum

632 Dumaine St.
New Orleans, LA 70116

504-568-6968 | 504-568-6945 | 800-568-6968 | Fax: 504-568-4995

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Designations:National Register of Historic PlacesGeneral Information:Open Year-RoundGuest Information:Family Friendly, Meeting/Tour groups welcomeRate Information:Free AdmissionSuitable for Ages:All Ages

Property Description

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.

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