The Historic New Orleans Collection

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Lecture 2026 NEW ORLEANS ANTIQUES FORUM Public Session: Fashioning Belief and Commitment Join us for a free lecture at HNOC’s 2026 Antiques Forum exploring life’s milestones through fashion, featuring Michael E. Mamp, curator of the LSU Textile and Costume Museum. SATURDAY

Explore the history and cultural context of antiques shaped by belief, devotion, and spiritual practice throughout the American Gulf South.

2026 NEW ORLEANS ANTIQUES FORUM Material Belief: Objects of Faith, Spirit, and Tradition Explore the history and cultural context of antiques shaped by belief, devotion, and spiritual practice throughout the American Gulf South. Register Register FRIDAY

Join HNOC's free, all-ages Chess Club to learn more about the game and help plan future gatherings and events.

Chess Club, Students & Families 2026 Chess Club Meeting Join HNOC’s free, all-ages Chess Club to learn more about the game and help plan future gatherings and events. Register Register DAILY PROGRAMS SHORTCUT TALKS Enjoy free, daily talks that explore Gulf South history and culture through the lens of our exhibitions. View View GUIDED TOURS VISIT New Orleans Mosaic Get to know New Orleans’s oldest neighborhood in this 35-minute tour of HNOC’s French Quarter Galleries. View View FRENCH QUARTER FR

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Join us for an unforgettable journey to Southeast Asia's mainland as we explore the incredibly rich cultural heritage of Vietnam and Cambodia.

Join us in celebrating HNOC's 60th birthday with an unforgettable evening in the French Quarter.

Our annual celebration of chess and community returns, hosted by HNOC's Chess Club.

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Explore in-person and online workshops with museum professionals to help you preserve your family heirlooms, research your genealogy, and more.

A biennial lecture series facilitating critical conversations about historic preservation in the French Quarter and beyond

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Signature Program 30TH ANNUAL Tennessee Williams Scholars Conference 2027 Founded in 1995, the Tennessee Williams Scholars Conference is a full day of sessions led by highly acclaimed Williams scholars from across the US and abroad. ALL SIGNATURE PROGRAMS HISTORY SYMPOSIUM Every year, HNOC goes deep on a topic of local interest, bringing together scholars, community members, and history lovers. NEW ORLEANS ANTIQUES FORUM The South’s premier event for lovers of decorative arts and material cultur