The museum is nice. I felt it can use a little bit more material to it. I still enjoyed what i saw though. I would recommend seeing it if you are in the area and have time on your hands

So happy we walked in there! For just 10$ (8 for students) this is a really good primer on the cultural history of the city, cartographic evolution, the battle of New Orleans and an eccentric furniture exhibit.

Had a wonderful education experience here. Map room on the top floor was the best

This is a favorite spot of mine in New Orleans. As a history buff, especially of the entire Southeastern US, one really cannot fully understand it without understanding New Orleans and Louisiana. In particular Ive been fascinated with the history of the region during the American Revolution and the War of 1812 and the museum has (or had, I last visited in 2003) many artifacts, paintings and maps from those eras (see my photos).

Great exhibits (!)Easily worth 90 minutes of your valuable time in New Orleans no matter how many days you might have in townEither re-visit or hear for your first time the massive human- and nature-made disaster of Hurricane Katrina ... 1st hand narratives, exhibits and multi media bring it all to life and scale of the disaster, response & rebuild ... we were told that post Katrina the area’s human population went from 400,000 to 120,000 and has not recovered ... sidenote = # of restaurants post-Katrina went from 600 to 1,600 (!)

Great history and very inexpensive. A must see!

Awesome muesum !!! Full of history, culture, and knowledge. We had a wonderful time here learning about Louisiana.

Interesting to learn about Battle of New Orleans on 2nd Floor. 1st Floor celebrates the citys 300 year anniversary with a We Love You, New Orleans! exhibit.

In the heart of the French Quarter at Jackson Square

I love maps so the mapping exhibit was great.

Wonderful museum located in the French quarter. Staff was courteous, bathrooms clean, air conditioning cool!

Really cool collection of New Orleans history

Loved this museum. If you enjoy going to the museum and learning new things this museum is the place.

A great museum and a big contrast to the street performers right outside its doors. Tons of things to see. The history of New Orleans is rich and complex and this museum does a great job in laying it out. Definitely worth the $6 and a couple of your hours in the afternoon.

Its amazing all that i learned their. Culture. History and the architecture is beautiful, a definitely must see.

The Cabildo is a beautiful historic building in Jackson Square. It houses several museum exhibits in a spacious setting. The exhibits are good. There is modern photography and Napoleon’s death mask. There is an exhibit on the woman who created and funded the Jackson Square area. Just outside the building musicians gather and perform, people dine at restaurants, and artists sell their works. It’s a nice place to visit, but also allows you to see and enjoy the color of the surrounding area.

Meh. The staff there are really rude. Napoleons death mask is not impressive. The artifacts are nice but sparse. Not worth the money

Fabulous museum about the culture of New Orleans. History is interesting but its better to see pictures and artifacts. Do not miss the 3rd floor map room!

Great space, filled with historical artifacts from NoLa. Take a needed a break from Jackson Square and duck into the Cabildo. Jazz, Mardi Gras, flooding, Superdome and other sporting history under one roof. Highly recommend a stop in for a tour.

Okay Museum, but a little lackluster. There are definitely more interesting things to do and see in New Orleans.

Get to see and learn about the rich treasures and fascinating history of The Big Easy

Great little museum gives an amazing history into the development and growth of new Orleans well worth the entry fee

A beautiful museum with so many opportunities to learn about the city and its people.

The Cabildo is part of the Louisiana State Museum system, and one of 4 sites in New Orleans. We got a combo ticket (discount) to also visit the Presbytere and the 1850 House, because they are all three right there in Jackson Square and made for a nice afternoon of history. We might have spent about 3.5-4 hours total amongst the three locations, and together they tell a good historic overview of the area. The Cabildo focuses mainly on very basic NOLA history, the War of 1812, and the history of the Jackson Square buildings. Most memorably, on the top floor there is also an exhibit of New Orleans mapping which includes a fascinating 3D topographical digital map that follows the changing demographics and geographic history of the area. I feel like a finished the afternoon as a much smarter person!

It was my 1st time in NOLA and i had to visit this museum to learn the history of this beautiful city. If you want to learn about the city, this is 1 of the places you need to visit

Fantastic architecture... Small and well maintained.

Reviews current individuals making history through their culture.

It was closed when we came by. Exterior still nice to look at.

Lovely little museum. Worth a visit. The Napoleon exhibit was very cool.

This a good local museum. The building itself is legendary: among other milestones it was where the Louisiana Purchase was signed in 1803! It was $9 to get in and after 2 hours I had still not seen everything. Upstairs when I went there was a great exhibit about the history of the city told with dozens of maps.

We really enjoyed stepping back in time and seeing all the wonderful exibits and the beautiful building. The map room was my favorite it was really nice.

A lot of artefact about the history of New Orleans. Covers nearly 300 years. Very interesting.

This museum had some really good displays... but also a LOT of Spain/USA propaganda that completely downplays the interactions between Spaniards and Native folks.... very frustrating.

Great little museum.

Very informative!

Visit NOLA several times a year, but finally visited the museum. We had a wonderful time exploring New Orleans and Louisiana history and culture.

Great value, lots learned about the past at a reasonable price

We love visiting museums about local history. We enjoyed the exhibits and learned a lot about New Orleans.

Not a bad place to spend some time learning about New Orleans history.

Check out the Mardi Gras Indians exhibit done by students of Chief Darryl Montana in Arsenal 2a of the Cabildo Museum.

Great history presented in a way that was easy to understand.

Beautiful museum to check out if youre in the area. A lot of history. Knowledgeable staff as well.

A nice little museum if you have free time.

Great venue for private events. Madison is amazing!

Very informative

The Cabildo runs a 2hr. History tour of the French Quarter. I went today and because it was drizzling and the tourism is down during this time, I had my very one private tour. Ginger toured me through the Streets near the waterfront, I learned a great deal about architecture, stories about how the city was saved from British rule, little detail about why there these markers on building. It made the city more personal.

Enjoyed exploring this museum. The interior of the location is nice, and very spacious.

Interesting place, learned a few things.

People who were enslaved were forcibly sold here to settle white debts. The city of New Orleans has no plaque up that acknowledges any part of THIS history.

If you are lucky they are open but most of the time they are closed

Overall a nice museum, beautiful building and friendly staff and interesting exhibits. Seemed a little lacking, there is lots of space and room for more exhibits.

Beautiful and lots of history.

Great museum of Louisiana history. A must see for those who love history.

Moderately interesting museum about the history of New Orleans. Nice view of Jackson Square. Worth visiting to see some artifacts from Jazz legends to Madrid Gras costumes.

Love the historic memorabilia in this place.

Excellent historical overview of New Orleans history, with authentic period art and exhibits.

The visit raised my curiosity about provenance of objects there. For instance, why is this stone from near Biloxi in New Orleans?

So much history, so much interesting information given. Beautiful photos and art work. Worthwhile seeing.

Good to review local history. Really enjoyed rotating exhibit (contessa )

A Louisiana State Museum.Very interesting stuff. Historical facts of the state from its indigenous beginnings, French influence, Spanish influence, war info, significant people in Louisianas past. Too much to mention.If you like history and facts, this is a great place to go. They have displays that are cool..Itll take a couple 2-3 hours to go through...Well worth it.Close to other museums and sights.

*At the time we went there, there was a promo where you can get a discounted price if you buy tickets for The Cabildo and The Presbytere at the same time.I didnt see many people taking advantage of seeing this place, which is a shame. Art and history of New Orleans is remembered here. The grand staircase together with the old paintings while youre climbing up are worth the entrance fee.It is a big place so dont be deceived by the facade especially if youre the type who likes to take your time.

One of My favorite places in the city. The museum is amazing. The architecture- holy moly. I love this area.

The spot where the Louisiana Purchase was signed in the 1790’s is now also an amazing museum as well. Which includes Napoleons death mask, the Battle of New Orleans and the history of Mardis Gras, def worth checking to see!

If you are in the French Quarter, definitely worth a visit. The part I liked best was the information on the history of Mardi Gras. Super fascinating how it all got started and cool to see a little window into the closed Balls surrounding the event. Then there is the costuming! Also, the information on the Battle of New Orleans was comprehensive and helped me understand that piece of history much better.

Museum dedicated to the Spanish contribution to revolutionary war era America. Just renovated and with several high tech experiential exhibits. Worth the time.

This museum was ridiculously large and was full to the brim with antiquities/artifacts. There is a vast amount of content for people of all ages but primarily geared towards adults. The Cabildo is a steal of a deal for the price and be on your list while visiting New Orleans.

The Cabildo is a must-visit location for any tourist (or native like myself for that matter) that is interested in more than just the fun and debauchery to be had on Bourbon Street. It tells the story of New Orleans in a series of exhibits that are overflowing with information and beautiful, authentic artifacts from the areas history. The building itself is beautiful, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the multi-story museum is amazing. Geared more toward adults than children, there are, nonetheless, several exhibits that feature hands-on artifacts that older children may find interesting.

Staff good, not much english spoken but translator app very handy

We went in and stood at the front desk to purchase our tickets for like five minutes. There were two people at the front desk and they were counting money. They did not even look up at us, and finally one of them said oh, well be with you in a minute and continued to count money. We decided to leave when it was apparent that counting the dollar bills was more important than selling us tickets. Dont go.

Customer service was lacking. The girl at the counter seemed to be bothered to be there.

Great place to learn about the history of New Orleans. Many great exhibits and artifacts with plenty of written information. Well worth the $6. Napoleans death mask was a highlight for me.

Educational about history and architecture. Headstone in floor.

Pictured: swords from the Spanish era.The Cabildo is a wonderful museum and the staff are super friendly.

Love new orleans

Great place to learn the history of the area

Great historical tour!!!

Museum wasnt very good, and the lady at the front desk was an absolute jerk. Told us we couldnt stand in the lobby unless we were buying a ticket (Wed just gone through) and she told an member of our group that they didnt have a womens restroom even though there was a mens right next to the front door. Absolutely terrible experience, I advise you to stay away, specially if that woman is working the front desk

Interesting museum, but doesnt seem to know what it is trying to teach.

One of the most popular museums of five Louisiana State Museums in New Orleans historic French Quarter and hot spot in Jackson Square. Early history of French, Spanish, English influences, Native American cultures, influence of River Mississippi etc. The flagship of the French Quarter museums, this 1799 structure was the site of the Louisiana Purchase Transfer Ceremony in 1803. They features Napoleons death mask and an extensive exhibit on Louisianas early history.Must see.

Great place!! Ive lived here for a few years now and know quite a bit about the city. Well, today I learned even more!!

Great museum, lots of NOLA history .

Great historical site. Learned about the New Orleans war.

Loved the exhibits here! Spent one afternoon at the Presbytere nearby and came back for another afternoon at the Cabildo. Very interesting exhibits with unique artifacts you cant find anywhere else.

This was, by far, my favorite site to see in New Orleans. The museum uses objects, documents, and recreations to tell several stories: the Spanish Enlightenment, Spains role in the War of American Independence, and the Battle of New Orleans. While the latter is history also told elsewhere, the Cabildo emphasizes the importance of myth and commemoration to understanding the battles importance.The exhibits on Spanish history are fantastic. I left with an understanding of eighteenth-century Spain, Spanish colonies, and Spains contributions to American Independence. Bernardo de Galvez comes across as an important and little-known figure. Some exhibits, such as a diarama of a naval battle that includes flashes of light and cannon sounds are particularly creative. Should be mildly interesting for kids, great for history-minded adults. Fairly cheap, I spent 9$ with student and AAA discount. A great, inexpensive alternative to the WWII museum.

2nd line for JP stuart

Interesting if you like history. Lots of printed material at each station. If you want to read it all this will be a half day.

Ask them about their slavery history. Slaves were held in open stockades, fresh from wharf, to await sale. Those slaves who became a bit too uppity, were brought in front of the Cabildo to be flogged as an example. Enjoy your history New Orleans, you made it.

The Louisiana State Museum in Baton Rouge gives a better picture of Louisiana Culture than this one --visit it instead.

The Cabilldo was amazing and the staff were wonderful!! Definitely worth seeing.

Some remodeling of the museum has the first floor and part of the second closed off, but the museum was great.

Great history exhibit in a cool space on a hot day!

Packed with interesting items from the area and information plaques with colorful explanations.

The kids enjoyed the prom.

An overpriced commercial : 3 floors full of inaccuracies and partial view of history. And everything concludes with ads for energies companies.$12 dollars to look at a commercial... I feel robbed

I really like this museum. And seeing Napoleons death mask.

Detail history of New Orleans in the 18th and 19th centuries. Very easy to overlook but a must see

We were with a tour group and werent given a lot of time, but it was an ineresting museum.

Small exhibit, but the view on the second floor is amazing

Peaceful museum.

The Cabildo was the seat of Spanish colonial city hall of New Orleans is now the Louisiana State Museum Cabildo.