
New Orleans Travel Guide - Get Cultural Enlightenment at Louisiana State Museum
New Orleans, the state capital of Louisiana, is one of the most celebrated cities in southern America. This is a city that perennially boasts of rich culture and heritage has a number of museums and other work of architecture to enlighten tourists and locals alike about the history of the place.
The State Museum of Louisiana, located in New Orleans exhibit historical legacy as well as the diversity of culture of Louisiana. The museum houses some ancient artifacts and several other works that portrays the artistic skill of the people of the state.
This museum operates as many as five properties in the French Quarter, namely the Presbytere, the Cabildo, the Old U.S. Mint, the 1850 House, and Madame John's Legacy. Several organizations support this museum; the prominent one among all of them is the Louisiana Museum Foundation.
The exhibits in the Louisiana State museum deserve special mention. You can find a proud display of some of the works of eminent Carnival costume designers since the time of the 2nd World War.
This museum, situated next to the St. Louis Cathedral, provides access at a very reasonable price. The most fascinating display at the museum is the history of Mardi Gras, which is a French cultural festival. The costumes and jewellery worn by the people during the period depict the rich culture of the city. Several exhibitions are put up for short period in the museum. Here, one will also find mementos of kings and queens of the past, artifacts of the period when Mint was operative, etc.

