Memorial Hall Confederate Civil War Museum

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8 / 10

8 expert reviews

“Established in 1891 by Civil War vets and their families, this is Louisiana’s oldest continually operating museum and the second largest collection of Confederate memorabilia in the country.”

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Fodor's Fodor's
"Established in 1891, this ponderous stone building at Lee Circle is the oldest museum in Louisiana." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"It currently houses the second-largest collection of Confederate memorabilia in the country, many items in excellent condition, having been donated soon after the war." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The dark, Romanesque-style building (1891), with its stunning cypress interior, houses a fine collection of paintings, photographs, uniforms, battle memorabilia and other artifacts." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"Louisiana's oldest museum, a treasure trove of relics and a memorial to the forgotten soldiers of the south. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Collection of Confederate memorabilia—the second-largest in the country." Full review
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