Carnival fans can join the Friends of the Cabildo and the Louisiana State Museum for one-night-only as they open their Carnival Collection for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes viewing of historic costumes and other rarely seen artifacts.  Wayne Phillips, Curator of Costumes and Textiles for the Louisiana State Museum, will guide you through an in-depth, first-hand look at Carnivals of years past through zoom. Guests that cannot attend the live showing will still be able to watch the recording after through a zoom recording. Hidden Treasures of the Louisiana State Museum: Carnival Edition takes place via Zoom Wednesday, February 10 at 6 p.m. CST.

The Friends of the Cabildo are currently conducting tours Thursday-Sunday at 10:30 am. Tours are limited to eight guests only and we are now using a Vox Whisper Tour System so guests can socially distance themselves. Online bookings are the only way to reserve your spot ($25 for adults, $20 for students/seniors/active military).

The Louisiana State Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits the art documents, and artifacts that reflect that history and culture, and comprise the state’s collective memory.

In addition to other cultural institutions throughout the state, there are five museums in the New Orleans French Quarter that are operated by the Louisiana State Museum.

The cost is $30 per person or $20 per person for members. A link will be provided before the event via email, as well as a recording the next day. Guests will have 60 days to watch the presentation.

For more details about Hidden Treasures: Carnival Edition and to reserve your space, click here.