We really enjoyed this visit! We try to learn about a place / city when we visit, and this was perfect - from the original inhabitants 10,000 years ago, through colonial inhabitants, world wars, and recent race relations. There was a small kids' area for our boys to run off some energy and play. Mardi Gras, yellow fever, local inventors - a lot was covered! And just enough info on each topic that we learned a lot but didn't get overwhelmed or exhausted.

There was a special exhibit on the costumes of "Downton Abbey" when we were there (February 2023), which my husband and I enjoyed a lot!

The Fort Condé reproduction, located across the street, is included with your admission. It took us about half an hour to go through. Note that it also closes half an hour earlier than the museum.

We arrived at 2 and left as the museum closed at 5, but we are very thorough museum attendees.