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Mardi Gras World
- 233 Newton St., Algiers, 362-8211 - A look behind the magic
of Mardi Gras a showcase of carnival, with thousands of
sensational sculptured props and breath-taking giant figures by
premier Mardi Gras float maker. Open 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily
Jackson Barracks Military Museum -
6400 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans, 278-8242 Louisiana National
Guard museum displays artifacts, weapons and memorabilia from
every major American war including tanks and military aircraft.
Open 7:30 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. M-F, 9:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m.
Saturday. Free.
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Metro Area
Museums and Exhibits
The New Orleans Museum of Art
New
Orleans Museum of Art - 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New
Orleans Museum of Art, 488-2631 Located in City Park. One of
the nation’s largest and most important art museums features
permanent collections and major touring art exhibits. Open
10-5pm Tues – Sun; closed on legal holidays. (Admission fee)
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Rivertown U.S.A. - Williams Blvd. and
Jefferson Hwy., Kenner, 468-7228 - Small town “Main Street”
setting on Kenner riverfront featuring three blocks of museums,
including;
Mardi Gras Museum,
Children's Castle,
Louisiana Toy Train Museum,
Louisiana Wildlife Museum and Aquarium,
New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame,
Rivertown Repertory Theatre,
Science Complex, Observatory and Planetarium,
Space Station Kenner,
Fine Art Gallery,
Cannes Brûlée Native American Village, and
Kenner Heritage Park |
