New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
3.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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There's just enough voodoo lore here to introduce you to the history and culture of this spiritual practice and to tempt you to bring home a love potion or voodoo doll as a souvenir. Guided swamp, plantation and cemetery tours are available.
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- Leslie T5 contributionsPass on the Voodoo MuseumMy husband and I visited the Voodoo Museum on our own, not as part of an organized tour. The exhibit was somewhat interesting, but was so oddly curated and dimly lit that it was hard to make sense of what we were reading and seeing. About one-third of the exhibit was in a hallway, making it almost impossible to read/see. We spent no more than 15 minutes there and left feeling like we had not spent our vacation money wisely.Visited December 2022Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 December 2022
- C H1 contributionNot as advertisedWe did the 2 hour walking tour with the museum and were pretty disappointed. The first hour was spent standing in one of two small rooms in the museum and listening to the woman talk. One of the reasons we paid for this tour was to go through St. Louis Cemetery which was supposed to be a highlight of the tour but we found out the night before that they haven't been able to take groups into the cemetery since before COVID. We were highly disappointed. The second hour was interesting and there was a good amount of cultural history in all of the information but this really wasn't worth the money we paid for it.Visited January 2023Written 11 January 2023
- Vincent SMargate, Florida468 contributionsI expected moreThis is a very small exhibit. 2 small rooms( imagine 2 small bedrooms) . The content is interesting. I expected more. My wife commented that it was $1 per minute. Yes $10 per person and we were done in 10 minutes.Visited February 2023Written 9 February 2023
- Allison GBoston, Massachusetts131 contributionsSmall but very interesting museumA very good but small museum. In a city with so much history it's nice to learn about Voodoo as it often gets misconstrued. There are tons of artifacts to look at in these two rooms. I really enjoyed it. Have to say the person at the front desk was not the most welcoming but maybe they were having a bad day. It was not very crowded when I was there but I can see how it would be too small on a busy day inside this museum. Bring some dollar bills so you can leave an offering. You only need about 30 minutes for this and about $10 a person.Visited March 2023Written 12 March 2023
- Stacey C4 contributionsDisappointedWe bought the voodoo museum and cemetery tour. When we got there, we spent way too much time in the museum with a long winded guide. It felt like all throughout the tour, he was trying to trick us in the same things so that he could make us feel stupid. It was very off-putting. After we got through the museum part, we were told that we would not be going into the cemetery because the guide does not get along with Big John. ( Big someone?) Had they told us upfront that we were not going to the cemetery, We would have scrapped it and found something else to do.Visited July 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 20 July 2023
- CasandraTPSydney, Australia1,054 contributionsInteresting voodoo museumIf you are interested in voodoo this museum is for you. It does get busy so if you don’t want the crowds go during the week and early in the day. It is quite small but if full of history and artefacts. I definitely left feeling I knew more about voodoo and what better place to learn then in New Orleans.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 July 2023
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Bob M
Sevierville, TN3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We totally enjoyed the tour. We learned a ton about voodoo, slavery, and New Orleans history and culture.
Much of what I thought I knew was bogus or slanted.
I currently work as a tour guide myself and prior to retirements did interpretation for a national park so I’m critical of the trade. She has mastered the craft.
Much of what I thought I knew was bogus or slanted.
I currently work as a tour guide myself and prior to retirements did interpretation for a national park so I’m critical of the trade. She has mastered the craft.
Written 16 November 2023
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Ren C
Bloomington, IN2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Madame Josephine was a delightful and informative introduction. Small but inclusive and not what you will expect. It is actually a very well curated folk art museum of important religious, social and healing beliefs. Loved it. And authentic.
I went back for advice and was acknowledged in a way I did not expect.
Look at the Voodoo Museum of New Orleans as a gift.
I went back for advice and was acknowledged in a way I did not expect.
Look at the Voodoo Museum of New Orleans as a gift.
Written 8 November 2023
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Sandy K
Marshfield, WI19 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Museum was in a very small space. Hard to walk around if many people touring. So many relics and alters. Felt a presence kinda spooky. Was reasonably priced
Written 21 October 2023
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mkettrey
Vero Beach, FL63 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Small little museum with lots of charm. Very kind staff. Pictures and artifacts everywhere. Gives you a better understand of voodoo and the spiritual side of it.
Written 21 October 2023
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manue_17
London, UK3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
We did the Voodoo Tour expecting to at least learn something. All I've learnt is that this was 1h45min in my life I will never get back (and $36 id rather spend on anything else thN this). It was awful, the museum is basically 2 rooms and looks like it's been put together by a hoarder, the tour itself was a collection of random facts, very difficult to follow given our guide kept jumping from one story to the next. Not helped by the fact that once we'd finally exited the (far too hot and crammed) museum, we got drenched by the torrential weather!
In other words - avoid at all costs, and go to the pub instead if you're not sure how to spend your time in New Orleans!
In other words - avoid at all costs, and go to the pub instead if you're not sure how to spend your time in New Orleans!
Written 12 October 2023
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Aug 2023 • Solo
Great tour, great insights, loved it! The guide was very knowledgeable and the visit interesting. Museum and outdoors.
Written 12 October 2023
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Alice F
London, UK9 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
My partner and I went on a Voodoo Museum tour and both really enjoyed it. The time spent in the museum and in the local area was great with the very knowledgeable and interesting guide. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone visiting New Orleans!
Written 9 October 2023
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Eileen L
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Oct 2023 • Friends
The museum is small but empowering place of information on voodoo and hoodoo. I loved the beautiful art work and all of the information about them. So much to see that explains the history of voodoo.
Written 6 October 2023
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Melinda D
4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
One of the best tours that we took the entire time we were in New Orleans besides the airboat ride! Our guide gave us so much information in history about the city and voodoo history. If you do this tour try and get Nuawlons Natescott to be your guide!!!!
Written 4 October 2023
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Logan H
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
The museum was amazing and only made better by the exceptional tour guide Nu’awlons Nate. His verve and knowledge of the area as well as voodoo added a charismatic charm and sparkle to New Orleans itself.
Written 13 September 2023
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Melissa, TX340 contributions
Has anyone done the cemetery tour with them and is it worth it?
Steven M
La Crosse, WI85 contributions
I have in the past and it was worth it. The cemetery is closed to visitors except for those on a tour.
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Wilmington, DE3 contributions
How do you make zombie powder and use it
Greg R
Nashville, TN176 contributions
I personally crush up a whole bunch of those Spree candy tablets, and make some of the most colorful dust. Then I grab a whole bunch of it in my hand, say a prayer, and blow it all over the object of my desire (or a replica of). Seems to get results in three days.
missrica
New Britain, CT629 contributions
Is it recommended to buy tickets in advance or can we just drop by?
LuvtoSafari
Los Angeles, CA783 contributions
You can just drop by. It’s a tiny “museum”. If it’s busy, you just wait a few minutes for people to walk through and leave, so you can see the displays.
karleyfleming
Dawsonville, GA
Has anyone done the psychic reading? If so how was it and what’s the cost?
Bethpeper
Rome, GA369 contributions
I did not do the reading. I did not see anywhere in the museum to do one, either. It is very small. There are readings all around Jackson Square, though.
Diane B
Brooklyn, NY1 contribution
Is this an admission free attraction ? If not what is the general admission ?
Anthony G
West Islip, NY33 contributions
Posted admission is 7$ for adults and slightly less for kids but they often change it based on a whim I've found. we paid 8$ for two adults the day we went.
Charles
Cypress, TX7 contributions
What is the "safety concern" that causes the museum to close at sunset? Is it voodoo related? You know, like out of respect for the spirits or not to tempt faith?
Angelle H
Orlando, FL135 contributions
I don't know for sure, but I'd guess it's because at night in New Orleans, some neighborhoods can become a little 'rowdy' with a lot of intoxicated tourists, and if a lot of drunks go stampeding through the museum, they could damage some of the very old and culturally significant artifacts there. I know that while I was there, a group of drunk tourists came in right before closing time. They were allowed in, with some reservation. And, surely enough, one of them spilled her drink all over the floor in one of the rooms - fortunately NOT on anything other than floor planks.
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