New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum

The Basics

Browse the intimate folk museum and learn about historic customs, rituals, and figures, then get a palm or tarot reading, if you wish. You can also visit the tomb of Marie Laveau—New Orleans’ Voodoo Queen—on a walking tour of the nearby St. Louis Cemetery. To dive deeper, join a voodoo, ghost, and vampire tour of the French Quarter.

Things to Know Before You Go

• Book tours of the cemetery 24 hours in advance.

• The museum can help arrange psychic readings, gris-gris, and rituals.

• The museum isn’t wheelchair-accessible.

How to Get There

Nestled in the French Quarter between Bourbon and Royal streets, the Historic Voodoo Museum is easy to reach on foot from French Quarter establishments and accommodations.

When to Get There

The Historic Voodoo Museum is open every day from 10am to 6pm. Arrive just after it opens to increase your chances of getting the small museum to yourself. Guided walking tours of the cemetery start at 9am and 12pm.

Voodoo-Themed Highlights of the French Quarter

The Historic Voodoo Museum is just a small part of what New Orleans has for voodoo-curious travelers. After your museum visit, join a voodoo walking tour to see spooky highlights, explore shops selling voodoo-themed souvenirs such as dolls and “love potions,” or stop by one of the many stands offering psychic readings.

Ways to explore

Some travelers visit the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum as part of themed guided tours, such as voodoo–focused walks or ghost hunts that explore the city’s most haunted sites. These often include stops at places such as the tomb of Marie Laveau in St. Louis Cemetery and historic Jackson Square. For those who prefer to explore independently, smartphone-based audio tours or exploration games offer background information on voodoo history and culture without the need to follow a group—making it easy to discover the museum and surrounding sites at your own pace.

Accessibility

As the museum is small and located in a historic building with numerous objects, it may be challenging for wheelchair users to access.

Age limits

There are no specific age limits, but young children may find some of the exhibits scary.

What to pack

Camera, small bag, tote bag for purchases

What to wear

Comfortable footwear, casual layered clothing

Not allowed

Commercial photography without permission, large suitcases

Amenities

Gift shop, advice on psychic practitioners

Address

The New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum is located in the French Quarter on Dumaine Street. Most visitors tend to walk here when exploring local attractions, sometimes as part of a guided walking tour.

Driving

There isn’t a car parking lot at the museum, so if you drive, you’ll have to find paid on-street parking. Therefore, it’s much easier to hire a cab or rideshare, walk, or use public transportation.

Public transportation

Conveniently located in the French Quarter, the museum is easy to get to by public transportation. Tram line #49 goes to Dumaine Street, which is around a 5-minute walk away.

Best times to visit

It’s a good idea to visit the museum in the morning, just after opening, if possible, to have a better chance of having the museum to yourself.

Best days to visit

For a quieter experience, consider visiting the museum on Mondays through Thursdays. The museum is busiest on weekends.

Best months to visit

The museum is open year-round. If you’re traveling to New Orleans, aim for March through May or October, when the weather is most pleasant for sightseeing.

Special events

The museum can be a fun place to visit during the Halloween season (October) or during Mardi Gras (February).