Backstreet Cultural Museum

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8 / 10

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Fodor's Fodor's
"Since 1999, when the Backstreet Cultural Museum opened its doors, it has become a focal point of Mardi Gras Indian, parade, and second-line culture in the city." Full review
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"This is the place to see one facet of this town's distinctive customs – its African American side – and how they're expressed in daily life." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"For anyone visiting New Orleans this is an amazing museum to visit, and it will show you there is much more to this city that Mardis Gras and Bourbon Street." Full review
Where Where
"Located in a former funeral parlor, this offbeat museum seeks “to keep jazz funerals alive” with memorabilia from famous send-offs, in addition to archival items and photos from second-line parades." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"The greatest collection of New Orleans masking and processional traditions covering everything from Baby Dolls to Skull and Bone gangs.  " Full review
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