Storyville Museum: New Orleans' Red-Light History
4.8
93 Ratings
New Orleans

Unlock New Orleans’ sinful past with an all-access pass to the Storyville Museum. Explore immersive exhibits and capture unforgettable moments.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • New Orleans Storyville Museum - Experience the vibrant history of New Orleans’ golden era of gambling, vice, and prostitution in the 1800s. Stroll through the recreated streets of Storyville and encounter the spirits of a lavish brothel. Discover what it was like to work in a sex-crib at the turn of the century. Gain insights into the history of…
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What's Included
  • Self-guided tour of all exhibits
Additional Information

Discover the New Orleans Storyville Museum, the sole museum in New Orleans devoted to recounting the captivating history of the city’s illustrious past and infamous Red-Light district, Storyville. In the early 1900s, Storyville was a lively area filled with music, entertainment, gambling, and open prostitution. Situated conveniently in the French…

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Location
New Orleans Storyville Museum
1010 Conti St, French Quarter
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.8
(93 Ratings)
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Swarmbrunn
Apr 2, 2026
Storyville was such a pleasant surprise. - Storyville was such a pleasant surprise. I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as we did, but it turned out to be an incredibly enlightening experience. Everything was thoughtfully done, and you can tell there’s real care behind it. The ladies at the front desk were amazing—so welcoming, kind, and helpful. They really set the tone for the visit. I would absolutely recommend it.
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Adamrh8514qv
Mar 27, 2026
Well organized and engaging! - This museum offers an entertaining, engaging journey through one fascinating facet of New Orleans' rich and storied history. Highly recommend.
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Staceyan
Mar 21, 2026
Unexpected experience. - Wonderful museum that gives a great overview of a difficult time and subject. We were pleasantly surprised at the quality and quantity of the displays. Definitely worth the time to see it
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Kirsten
Mar 16, 2026
A must do - A great museum that provided a lot of history and interaction. Well done and maintained. We loved walking through and learning about Storyville.
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Goonerdad
Mar 16, 2026
Good little find. - Spent just under 2 hours here learning about the history of NOLA. Really informative and worth a quick stop.
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Ericfootdoc
Mar 12, 2026
Wow! What a great museum! We learned a ton about the NOLA history which was presented in a factual and tasteful manner. - What a great museum! Such rich history presented in a factual and tasteful manner. We really enjoyed it.
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Colkoala
Mar 8, 2026
True history of New Orleans! Worth a visit! - This museum had only been open about 6 months when my sister and I went on my birthday trip to New Orleans. I think it's becoming increasingly popular, but when we went, it was a hidden gem! Everyone THINKS they know the history of New Orleans, but this museum shares the true history: the good, the bad, and the ugly! It is so interesting how the city was largely known for it's red light district but the city officials and US government tried to bury it under a rug. When the US government forced the closure of Storyville in 1917 the NOLA mayor summed up the situation well "You can make it illegal, but you can't make it unpopular" This is a fascinating museum that everyone who goes to New Orleans should visit if they want to learn the true history of New Orleans!
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Gulfcoastboy
Feb 24, 2026
Thoughtful, Accurate and Well-Staged - Having researched Storyville a great deal, I was gratified to see that this museum is accurate, factual, and the exhibits are engaging and very professional, like ones you'd see at the Smithsonian or other world-class venue. I was also glad that the museum pointed out that the "Storyville Ordinance" did NOT legalize prostitution, a myth repeated over the years. The other threads that flowed from Storyville, like jazz, are well-presented, and the museum states-as is true-that Jazz was not invented in New Orleans, but that Storyville certainly was an incubator for the genre and for many soon-to-be-famous performers. This is, of course, a museum for 18+ folks.
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West2926
Mar 18, 2026
Good but a bit steep in price - Overall this is a fairly well-done museum…. Interesting stories to tell (no pun intended). A bit steep in price for what you got - especially compared to other museums in the city. But it was clean and well-kept.
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Navigate04469036408
Mar 13, 2026
Story ville Museum - The Storyville Museum was very informative. It allowed us to understand the history of the city as we did other walking tours and roamed about on our own. Great exhibitions and people.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).