Free People of Color Museum — Attraction in New Orleans

My husband and I were visiting NOLA for the first time to celebrate his birthday. Prior to visiting, I researched all the “things you must do in New Orleans,” and it is unfortunate that Le Musée de FPC was not on any of those lists!!! Thankfully, I stumbled across this museum by chance and submitted an online request for a tour. Someone called us back within an hour and we booked a tour for the same day (Note: You have to make an appointment for a tour). The cost is $15 per person and you can pay by cash or credit card (I believe there’s a fee if you pay with a credit card).

What a hidden gem!!! Our tour guide, Kim, was so knowledgeable. We were able to walk about the museum, ask questions, hear about the history of the house and New Orleans, with a focus on the Free People of Color who made New Orleans and this nation what it is today!

After the tour, we had the opportunity to speak with another lovely lady (I hate that I don’t remember her name) who allowed us to view additional pieces of Art on the top floor of the building.

Le Musée puts me in the mindset of the Schomburg Center in Harlem. It’s a much smaller venue, but a must see for anyone interested in the African Diaspora. As the African Proverb goes “Until the Story of the hunt is told by the Lion, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter!”

Someone please add this place to a “Top things to do in...

This was really a great and educational guided tour. I took my mother and my 8 year old daughter and 2 year old son...Very insightful to learn more about Free people of color...insights were shared about Creole people, the voodoo priestess and the origins of why women of color where headwraps. Some things I already knew and some things I had no idea about. I'm grateful to have been able to bring my daughter for her to hear about our history vs reading it in a book or learning about our history in a classroom that doesn't always educate on the true history of African Americans.

Out tour guide was Maggie and she was awesome and very knowledgeable.

I look forward to going back with more family and friends and do the tea and tour.

My favorite that I learned was that free people of color had to register that they were free and have their names placed in a book to show that they were free or they could be sold back into slavery. I can only imagine how many may have not known that they had to register or may have not even had the money to register that they were a free person of color.

This museum is a must see and more people need to know about this hidden gem.

Price is reasonable! Not funded by the state like other...

This was by far the best tour I have ever taken at any museum or facility. Jyna gives tour and plays the part brilliantly. It was filled with information and she kept my interest. All I can say is BRAVO and give a standing ovation!!! She also tries to engage tourist which makes you feel a part of it all. I left wanting to learn more! The history of the beginning of blacks and creoles is so unique and beautiful!!! It shows how people of African descent are intelligent, industrious and even when held back will find ways to excel. Even in 18th century there was an 80% literacy rate among these people. The young lady who checked us in was also very nice and inviting! She also shared information regarding the NOAAM which is in walking distance (.7 miles). If you arrive early you are allowed to walk around museum and take photos with no flash. I highly recommended visiting this museum if in New Orleans. The tours are only on Friday and Saturday and only once each day so please check schedule. You must also book tour online and an email will be sent pay for in advance. It’s worth every penny and I highly recommend allowing yourself to have this wonderful...