Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum | Promoting community empowerment through remembering the past, sharing stories of the present, and planning for the future.

The Living Museum exists to tell the history of the Lower 9th Ward through oral histories and exhibits.
Admission is always free

The Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum

ADMISSION IS ALWAYS FREE!
Our mission

The mission of the Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum is to promote community empowerment through remembering the past, sharing stories of the present, and planning for the future.
Oral Histories

Hear about the neighborhood's unique history, firsthand.
Exhibits

The Living Museum features exhibits detailing the neighborhood’s history dating back to the 1700s, when it served as a colony for escaped slaves. Click here to learn more!

1235 Deslonde Street
New Orleans, LA 70117

Hours of Operation:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Noon – 5pm
Wednesday: Noon – 5pm
Thursday: Noon – 5pm
Friday: Noon – 5pm
Saturday: Noon – 5pm
Sunday: Noon – 5pm