New Orleans Storyville Museum General Admission in New Orleans
New Orleans, United States

New Orleans Storyville Museum General Admission

Outty Ranking 67 4.8 · 108 traveler reviews1 hoursFrom $35

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Is New Orleans Storyville Museum General Admission worth booking?

New Orleans Storyville Museum General Admission is a 1-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $35 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 108 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
67 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (108)
Duration
1 hours
From
$35 per person

Explore the New Orleans Storyville Museum, the only museum in New Orleans dedicated to retelling the fascinating history of the city's storied past and notorious Red-Light district known as Storyville. Storyville was a r

What you get

    About this experience

    Explore the New Orleans Storyville Museum, the only museum in New Orleans dedicated to retelling the fascinating history of the city's storied past and notorious Red-Light district known as Storyville. Storyville was a raucous district of music, entertainment, gambling and wide-open prostitution in the early 1900s. The museum is conveniently located in the French Quarter and features over 7,000 sq. ft. of immersive exhibits, captivating artifacts, and multimedia experiences. Must be 18+ to enter.

    What's included

    Included

    • Seld-guided tour of all exhibits

    What you'll see and do

    1. New Orleans Storyville Museum

      Re-live New Orleans' golden age of gambling, prostitution, and vice in the 1800s. Walk the streets of re-created Storyville and visit the ghosts of an opulent brothel. Feel what it was like to work in a sex-crib at the turn-of-the-century. Learn about the history of early jazz and Storyville's role in its development. Your all-access ticket allows you to explore all exhibits on a self-guided tour. There are lots of great photo opportunities too. Plan to spend 1-2 hours exploring all the exhibits. Must be 18+ to enter.

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    New Orleans Storyville Museum

    1010 Conti St, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    New Orleans Storyville Museum · 1010 Conti St, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    New Orleans Storyville Museum

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Must 18+ to enter

    Photos

    Re-created Streets of StoryvilleProstitutes from Paris shipped to New Orleans in the 1700sVintage Peep-Show MachinesRare artifacts from early New Orleans's sinful pastBritish defeated by Andrew Jackson and Lafitte's PiratesRare Original Storyville Directories

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 108 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    8 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Traveler reviews

    108 verified traveler reviews for New Orleans Storyville Museum General Admission. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    waywierdal · July 2026

    Worth it

    Great exibits and even some interactive ones.

    via Tripadvisor

    L5905WAmikec · July 2026

    Great experience in a unique storytelling location!

    What a cool amd unique museum, loved the interactive portions that helped detail the lives and stories!

    via Tripadvisor

    586SarahG · July 2026

    Something to do at least once

    I am happy I went. This is not a place I would want to revisit necessarily, but it is certainly something I was happy to do one time. I am from the area, but I just wanted to experience a different kind of museum. Lots of fun facts, and considering the subject, it was not displayed in poor taste. They used lots of discretion while getting the history across. I felt like they did a good job telling the story from start to finish as you went through the museum. It was done orderly. I’d say 90 minutes is about all the time I would want to spend here. If I would have read every single thing on display, I might have been there closer to 2 1/2 hours. In addition, there were restrooms available, and they were very well maintained.

    via Tripadvisor

    breanec · July 2026

    Self Guided Story in Storyville

    The museum was fantastic. We did the self guided tour and really took our time. It was interesting, immersive and interactive for a couple. We learned so much. The gift shop was fun and unique too.

    via Tripadvisor

    Dave B · June 2026

    Must see museum while in the French Quarter!

    The Storyville Museum was one of the highlights of our trip to New Orleans. It’s thoughtfully curated, highly informative, and presents the history of Storyville with respect and authenticity rather than sensationalism. The immersive exhibits and fascinating stories gave us a much deeper appreciation for the city’s history and the origins of jazz. If you’re looking for something unique in the French Quarter, this museum is well worth the visit.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    1 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    38
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Why this scores 67

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)85
    Review evidence (18% weight)55
    Booking momentum (14% weight)49
    Value for money (12% weight)39
    Listing quality (10% weight)72
    Local standing (8% weight)61
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    New Orleans Storyville Museum General Admission: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.

    How much does New Orleans Storyville Museum General Admission cost?

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    Prices start at $35 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Orleans usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does New Orleans Storyville Museum General Admission take?

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    Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Orleans is not rushed.

    Is New Orleans Storyville Museum General Admission worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 108 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule New Orleans Storyville Museum General Admission?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is New Orleans Storyville Museum General Admission suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book New Orleans Storyville Museum General Admission?

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    Around 38 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Orleans can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Orleans and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does New Orleans Storyville Museum General Admission start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Orleans within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in New Orleans?

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    New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. On Outty we rank every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation, New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure, New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit New Orleans?

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    February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in New Orleans?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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