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.
New Orleans LA 70116
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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

Designations
  • National Register of Historic Places
General Information
  • Family Friendly
  • Free Admission
  • Open Year-Round

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